Staying true to the classic adage of “the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach,” we’re celebrating the Christmas season with a sack full of treats. Cakes, chocolates, gingerbread cookies, custard – these delicious desserts are what we find so appealing about this most glorious time of festive feasting. And we couldn’t help but have a taste of South County’s sweets.
With meringue mushrooms and butter cream leaves, Sweet Cakes’ bûche de Noël is as delicious as it is attractive. All at once moist, soft, light and fluffy, this seasonal treat brings forth a decadent dark chocolate mousse that complements the inherent sweetness of the Yule Log’s chocolate angel food cake. 1227 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield. 789-5420.
The amount of joy brought about from sinking teeth into Colvitto’s gingerbread cookies cannot be expressed enough. Each one individually decorated, the cookies are soft, somewhat chewy, providing a sensual experience made all the better by the creamy frosting. 91 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett. 783-8086.
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Dark chocolate is hard to pull off, but Jennifer’s Chocolates works wonders with their dark chocolate peppermint bark. The smooth cocoa flavor melts across the tongue while a subtle peppermint tinge helps keep the bitterness at bay. One staff member remarked, “This would be fantastic with a cup of coffee,” while another said, “It’d make a perfect gift.” 160 Old Tower Hill Rd, Wakefield. 783-8423.
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Accompanied by a deliciously spiced gingerbread man, Vesta Bakery’s eggnog creme caramel offers lush, velvety textures and a smooth eggnog-infused custard. After digging through the rich whipped cream and layer of dark rum, there lies at the bottom a crunchy sugar cookie, adding a satisfying bite to what already is a fantastic dessert. 47 Railroad Ave, Westerly. 348-7055.
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