Over the Top Desserts
Decadent over-the-top desserts
We've heard it all. Black pepper meringue frosting. Pistachio halvah. Green tea cheesecake. Cookies made with pretzels. But do they satisfy that craving for the ultimate dessert experience? Here is our list of must-try, over-the-top desserts for a dramatic sweet ending to surprise and thrill you.
| PLACE | DISH | DESCRIPTION | IN A WORD |
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Hanover Street Chophouse 149 Hanover Street Manchester (603) 644-2467 Website |
Dessert Collection For Two $15 |
Talk about having your cake and eating it too! Share this parade of six confections, including white chocolate bread pudding, carrot cake, cheesecake, warm chocolate molten cake, vanilla bean crème brûlée and a nine layer chocolate cake.
Tip: Free valet parking adds a bit of luxury to this |
Seductive |
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Martingale Wharf Restaurant 99 Bow Street Portsmouth (603) 431-0901 Website |
Black Truffle and Mango Tapioca Pudding $9 |
OK. Imagine this. Dipping your spoon into cloud-like tapioca pudding made with white chocolate custard cream, topped with mango purée with mango bits, topped with shaved black truffle, a drizzle of truffle oil, and a finishing drizzle of liqui caramel. Tip: Sit at the bar with panoramic 180-degree water views and pair it with an espresso martini. |
Wow |
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Luca’s Mediterranean Café 10 Central Square Keene (603) 358-3335 Website |
Chocolate Pyramid $6 |
Beautiful outer dark chocolate shell, shaped like a pyramid, coats an interior of moist chocolate cake layered with a comforting chocolate mousse and hazelnut cream
Tip: While you are enjoying it, indulge with a side of their chilled chocolate martini. |
Superb |
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Bedford Village Inn 2 Olde Bedford Way Bedford (603) 472-2001 Website |
Bête Noire $9 |
Caramelized bananas with Nutella powder, deep espresso ice cream, fresh raspberries and Frangelico fluid gel.
Tip: Go over the top with their famous Chocolate Bag. It’s filled with Chambord cake, white and dark chocolate mousses, fresh berries and whipped cream. |
Elegant |
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Black Trumpet Bistro 29 Ceres Street Portsmouth (603) 431-0887 Website |
Cranberry Chevre Cheesecake $8 |
This succulent pink cheesecake square is made from a combination of goat cheese, cream cheese and puréed cranberries; has a graham crust; is sided with walnut pear conserve; and topped with whipped vanilla crème fraiche.
Tip: Locally sourced ingredients and sophisticated small-plate dining brings crowds, so make sure to reserve ahead. |
Sublime |
