Some are sad to see summer go, but if you love food, a new season brings in an abundance of new treats to try. The city swaps ice cream cones for pumpkin creations, draws you in with caramel-infused coffees and reaches peak perfection with hearty pies . Fall is all about comfort food, keeping yourself warm by indulging in the season’s specialities. This is my guide to my favorite fall desserts in NYC…
Pumpkin bar at Billy’s Bakery
Absolutely nailing the cake-to-cream cheese ratio, this pumpkin bar is piled sky high with cream cheese and a sprinkling of chopped pecans. The base is super spongy and moist, loaded with cinnamon and some more pecans for good measure.
Address: 184 9th Ave, NY 10011; 75 Franklin St, NY 10013
Pumpkin spice cake at Magnolia Bakery
Bringing pumpkin cake to whole new level, Magnolia Bakery combines cream cheese with caramel, which makes this seasonal special extra rich and decadent. Those luscious layers are brightened with dried cranberries, popping up left right and center to give you unexpected bursts of flavor.
Address: 401 Bleecker St, NY 10014 (favorite location)
Pumpkin doodle cookie at City Cakes
Home to the half pound cookie, City Cakes gives its signature sugardoodle a seasonal upgrade by packing it with a pumpkin pie cream cheese filling. Then, that ooey gooey soft center is topped with a spiced graham cracker crumble (tastes like speculoos biscuits!) and a sweet vanilla glaze – can we make this a permanent cookie, please?
Address: 251 W 18th St, NY 10011
Apple pie cupcake at City Cakes
A portable version of a seasonal favorite, this apple-filled cupcake is decked with a bite-sized pie crust and a bulb of whipped cream. Did I mention that drizzle of caramel? Yes, this little pie pick-me-up has it all.
Address: 251 W 18th St, NY 10011
Harvest brownie at Sweet Generation
This East Village bakery cures your brownie cravings all year round. Nutella blondie, chocolate peanut butter, or this season’s festive-colored fall treat, a fudgy brownie topped with marshmallow and harvest m&ms.
Address: 130 1st Avenue, NY 10009
Pumpkin spice latte cookie at Chip
Why in earth would you have a pumpkin spice latte if you can have it filled into soft heartwarming cookie instead? Enough said.
Address: 353 W 14th St, NY 10014
