Best Birthday Desserts in NYC
Chloe Barocas / June 19, 2019
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Whether you are turning 9 or 90, we firmly believe that the absolute best way to celebrate another year is with dessert .We know planning birthdays can be stressful, so we have compiled the perfect list of the best desserts NYC can offer to make your life a little sweeter! This list has it all, so if you’re a classic birthday cake kind of person, or if you’re looking for something a little different, we have you covered.
Birthday Cake Sundae from Quality Eats
PC: EatingNYCQuality Eats offers a modern take on the classic American steakhouse that just so happens to have amazing dessert. Their Birthday Cake Sundae is a fun and festive end to any celebratory meal, made with a scoop of vanilla malt ice cream, a hearty helping of confetti cake pieces, a beautiful swirl of frosting, and of course a candle to top it all off.
Ice Cream Sundae from 4 Charles Prime Rib
PC: New York TimesLocated in the West Village, 4 Charles Prime Rib is an extraordinary steakhouse that serves up some decadent desserts. The star of the dessert menu, though, is this monstrous ice cream sundae. With three whopping scoops of ice cream, accompanied by a handful of delicious toppings, and drizzled with hot fudge, there is no way your birthday could get any sweeter.
Sundae Set & Candy Shop from The Loyal
PC: The LoyalThe Sundae Set & Candy Shop at The Loyal means serious business. If you’d like to be transported back to your favorite childhood candy shop, then this dessert is the perfect choice for you! John Fraser of Dovetail and Michelin Star Restaurant, Nix is behind this concept that we love so much. We can’t get enough of the creamy Neapolitan ice cream, but more importantly the dozens of sugary toppings to choose from and pair with your DIY sundae creation.
Sensation Chloé from L’Avenue
PC: L’AvenueThis newly opened restaurant located inside Saks Fifth Avenue is playing no games with their enormous dessert menu. The Sensation Chloé, is our personal favorite, composed of a thin crunchy dark chocolate shell, raspberry sorbet, infiniment chocolat ice cream, macaron biscuit, raspberries, and hot chocolate sauce, and will definitely transport you straight to Paris. This dessert is as decadent as it gets, so enjoy every last bite because calories don’t count on your birthday.
Kakigori from The Lobster Club
PC: EaterNYFor a not-so-typical birthday treat, order the massive Kakigori at The Lobster Club by Major Food Group. We’re talking a four-tiered dessert with vanilla cream and blood orange syrup. The textures and flavors of this frozen treat will take you on a rollercoaster as the vanilla cream makes it creamy like ice cream, while the blood orange syrup creates a super refreshing feel.
24 Layer Chocolate Cake from Maison Pickle
PC: EatingNYCMaison Pickle may be best known for their cocktails and French dip, but you can’t leave without ordering their magnificent 24-layer chocolate cake. This is the ultimate birthday treat for all the chocolate lovers out there; rich chocolate cake layered between chocolate buttercream, topped with a thin layer of ganache…need we say more?
Ice Cream Cake from Parm
PC: EatingNYCMajor Food Group hotspot Parm attracts red sauce lovers, but the perfect addition to a very Happy Birthday is a slice of their Ice Cream Cake. This dessert includes three layers of pistachio, strawberry, and chocolate ice cream topped with whipped cream and of course a cherry on top. It’s simple, nostalgic and the perfect way to end a saucy Italian birthday meal.
Toasted Coconut Sundae from Uncle Boons
PC:Uncle BoonsNolita hotspot Uncle Boons by dup Matt Danzer and Ann Redding is the ultimate Thai experience and one of our all-time favorite spots in the city. They have everything from spicy salads to homemade noodles, but we are here for their Toasted Coconut Sundae. It starts with a large scoop of coconut gelato, piled high with whipped cream, topped with honey roasted peanuts and toasted coconut flakes – perfection!
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