Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: 3 Under the Radar NYC Desserts to Try

I emerged from the womb with a raging sweet tooth. Cookies, chocolate, candy, cake… you name it, I craved it. Education and an absurd amount of cavities has taught me to keep my sugar monster under control, but I still enjoy a sweet treat from time to time.

New York City is teeming with delectable goodies around every corner. Here are 3 under the radar NYC desserts I’ve tried since returning to the Big Apple that still have me salivating.

1. Bombolone from Angelina Bakery

Bombolones, or bombolinis, are an Italian pastry that are quite similar to an American doughnut. The two treats have nearly identical ingredients and cooking methods, but a classic doughnut is glazed with a hole while a classic bombolone is rolled in sugar and has a filling. (Ever wondered why donuts have holes? Click HERE to find out!) The main difference, however, is the leavening times. Bombolones take at least 8 hours while American doughnuts take less than 2 hours. This difference is what makes bombolones so light and fluffy.

These babies from the newly opened Angelina Bakery in Times Square are soft, sugary perfection. The dough is perfectly fluffy and they don’t skimp on the filling.

2. Churros from Empanada Mama

Fresh churros dipped in chocolate and dulche de leche that leave your fingers coated in cinnamon sugar are something special. The ones from Empanada Mama are perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside without being too heavy—the perfect sweet treat to follow an empanada feast.

3. Ube Mochi donut from Mochi Mochi Donut

Mochi donuts are partly chewy and partly soft, making for an exquisitely satisfying mouthfeel. The Ube mochi donut from Mochi Mochi Donut in K-Town isn’t too sweet, and the ube flavor is perfectly subtle.