I consider myself to be a dessert connoisseur;
because of this I have had the rare privilege to stuff my face with some of the
best desserts in Fort Worth. I’m going
to give you a detailed list of the three best places to get dessert in Fort
Worth. These places range from quaint bakeries to sit down restaurants, and everything
in between. You should be warned: if you are not willing to for-go your diet
and guiltlessly consume the entire dessert, you probably shouldn’t go to these
places. Frankly, you probably shouldn’t even read this blog at all. However, if
you are any of these I gladly accept the challenge to change your ways before
the end of this blog. It should be noted that these desserts are by far too
delicious to only eat a small portion of, and are so expertly crafted that it
would be disrespectful not to clean your plate. If you agree to the conditions
above continue reading.
The
best place to get a cupcake or gourmet sugar cookie is J. Rae’s Bakery located
on Foch Street in the West 7th Area of Fort Worth. This bakery sits
in a bustling strip between restaurants, yoga venues, and hair salons. As you
enter the bakery the smell of the rich buttercream icing fills the air; my mood
instantly shifts from happy to ecstatic as I take in the smell and view. Behind
a glass panel I see an entire spread of fresh baked cupcakes and cookies. The
cupcakes come in a variety of flavors ranging from chocolate-chocolate to lemon
with icing piled high, and hints of sprinkles and edible glitter. Sitting next
to the cupcakes are the hand iced sugar cookies. They come in various designs
with TCU themed being a customer favorite. I order a chocolate-chocolate
cupcake, and a TCU circle shaped sugar cookie. Without a doubt of hesitation, I
know that this will be the best decision I’ve make all day.
Patrizio’s is known for their decadent
Italian food, but what most people do not know is that this is where you can
get the best slice of carrot cake in town. The restaurant is bustling with
customers, as I walk in and patiently wait to be seated. I have already decided
to go with the Spinach Mushroom Chicken Lasagna for my entre, as the hostess
calls our party’s name and we are led to the table. We sit and idly talk about
the latest gossip happening in our lives. We finally finish our main courses as
my anticipation builds with the thought of my dessert to come. My taste buds
begin to salivate, as I view our waiter carrying my slice of carrot cake
towards the table. It comes delivered to me on a square white ceramic plate,
sliced extra big, and drizzled with caramel. As I consume my first bite I can
tell that this Carrot Cake is made from only the best ingredients—real cream
cheese frosting and fresh shredded carrots. The final touch is the sprinkle of
fresh ground cinnamon on top. One bite of this feast and I can no longer call
my Grandma’s carrot cake the best!
Budino di Cioccolato. Bet you
can’t say that five times fast. Though the name might sound intimidating, the
dessert is not. Once you have built up the courage to order this wordy dessert,
all that is left is to patiently wait for its arrival. I first discovered this
creation when attending a surprise birthday party two years ago. I walked into
the small restaurant, located in the heart of downtown, and thought it would
just be another dinner out. That was hardly the case though! I fell in love
with Taverna, and their chocolaty masterpiece. For those who were wondering, the
Budino di Cioccolato is a petite chocolate cake with the texture in between a
cake and a pudding. Each bite of the is rich and chocolaty; the closer you eat
your way to the center the more densely packed and “pudding texture” it
becomes. Served perfectly warm with a chocolate and raspberry drizzle, this
dessert always satisfies my sweet tooth and leaves me wanting to order a second
one!
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