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electric_blue68

(23,861 posts)
Tue Aug 26, 2025, 09:00 PM Aug 26

Chocoholics - what other desserts do you like when you can't get it, or want a change....

🤔
There's a chocolate (great chocolate chips, brownies) plus other desserts place I have get back to that has a ?
•lemon bar. Very"bright" tasting.
•Pecan pie
There was a small pie company that made a
•sour cream apple walnut pie

I wish I liked key limes (although it's been?20+ yrs) bc I love lime juice- but found key lime pie too strong.

What about you?
(luckily I have a Mocha Frappachino in the fridge ready to go 😄🥰 )

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Chocoholics - what other desserts do you like when you can't get it, or want a change.... (Original Post) electric_blue68 Aug 26 OP
Apple pie! Apple fritters! Apple Turnovers! Anything with Apples! When I was a kid a fave was something Mom fixed Dorothy V Aug 26 #1
Oh, apole jelly! Apple fritters sound yumny! electric_blue68 Aug 26 #2
Key Lime pie catbyte Aug 26 #3
Cinnamon Buns - Preferably Cinabon. Marie Marie Aug 26 #4
TY. Particular street carts had a slightly sugared, not gooey, and mildly cinnamon bun. electric_blue68 Aug 27 #5
Craving dessert now from reading these posts!😁. I love a big caramel sundae with toasted pecans; a bowl of half vanilla KitFox Aug 27 #6
The carmel sundae sounds fun. Like your creamsicle reminder- clever electric_blue68 Aug 27 #12
Carrot cake sestina Aug 27 #7
Carrot cake is quite tasty! electric_blue68 Aug 27 #13
Blueberry pie nuxvomica Aug 27 #8
Cooked blueberries are a pretty color! electric_blue68 Aug 27 #21
Donuts and churros...🍩...nt Figarosmom Aug 27 #9
Never has a churro, but who doesn't love some kind of doughnut! electric_blue68 Aug 27 #14
Doughnuts -- but only if they're Krispy Kremes. Jeebo Aug 27 #10
Only Krispy Kreme? You're a tough customer! 😄 electric_blue68 Aug 27 #15
If they're not Krispy Kremes, they're not doughnuts, by definition. Jeebo Aug 27 #50
I'd be expecting people to really like the other desserts, too, otherwise.... electric_blue68 Aug 28 #51
Palmiers, no egg versions of creme brulee (la madeline has a couple of good ones), mwmisses4289 Aug 27 #11
Looked up, never had a Palmiers. Know the other name for it. electric_blue68 Aug 27 #17
What other name? mwmisses4289 Aug 27 #38
Elephant ears, or pig's ears.... electric_blue68 Aug 27 #41
Oh. 😀 mwmisses4289 Aug 28 #58
When I can't get chocolate justaprogressive Aug 27 #16
Lemon Meringue pie sounds good! electric_blue68 Aug 27 #18
It was! justaprogressive Aug 27 #19
Enjoy! 🍋🥧 electric_blue68 Aug 27 #20
Coffee Ice-cream malaise Aug 27 #22
I'd orobably add some dark chocolate chunks to the coffee ice cream!... electric_blue68 Aug 27 #23
Ben & Jerry have that exact combination on shelves. no_hypocrisy Aug 27 #26
Oooo. Will keep an eye out. Not in my walkable supermarket for sure. electric_blue68 Aug 27 #27
It's called Coffee, Coffee, BuzzBuzzBuzz. no_hypocrisy Aug 27 #30
YES YES YES! elleng Aug 27 #33
Might have to find that malaise Aug 27 #36
Finished one of the two a few hours ago! elleng Aug 28 #54
Sweet malaise Aug 28 #56
Ahhh, yeah! I forgot it had fudge chunks, too... electric_blue68 Aug 27 #37
My fruit of choice malaise Aug 27 #28
I looked up the ortaniques. New to me... electric_blue68 Aug 27 #42
I love limeade malaise Aug 27 #35
Planning ahead! electric_blue68 Aug 27 #39
Anything with cherries; pie, ice cream,, etc. I love their sweet taste! CTyankee Aug 27 #24
Enjoy. My mom loved Cherry Garcia ice cream electric_blue68 Aug 27 #25
I can't think of any dessert I would turn away. Diamond_Dog Aug 27 #29
😄👍 electric_blue68 Aug 27 #43
Cheesecake. pandr32 Aug 27 #31
I may be the only person on the planet who detests cheesecake malaise Aug 27 #34
We all have our hits and misses. pandr32 Aug 28 #59
Love it malaise Aug 28 #60
Ahhh, cheese cake. Very nice! electric_blue68 Aug 27 #44
Ice cream, elleng Aug 27 #32
Apple and green chili pie in crust with cheddar Attilatheblond Aug 27 #40
Probably too hot for me! Enjoy! electric_blue68 Aug 27 #45
No, very mild, not hot at all, just a very rich flavor Attilatheblond Aug 27 #48
Maaaybe. One person's mild is another's a bit too hot electric_blue68 Aug 27 #49
Tres Leche, bread pudding, berry cobbler Runningdawg Aug 27 #46
I may have had chocolate bread pudding electric_blue68 Aug 27 #47
Cherry pie BigMin28 Aug 28 #52
Not sure U've ever had a homemade coconut cream pie.... electric_blue68 Aug 28 #53
Lemonade pie madamesilverspurs Aug 28 #55
Why waste the calories on anything else? Dem2theMax Aug 28 #57

Dorothy V

(394 posts)
1. Apple pie! Apple fritters! Apple Turnovers! Anything with Apples! When I was a kid a fave was something Mom fixed
Tue Aug 26, 2025, 09:19 PM
Aug 26

for us ... slices of Sara Lee pound cake slathered with Apple jelly! So simple but Yum! Still love it!

electric_blue68

(23,861 posts)
2. Oh, apole jelly! Apple fritters sound yumny!
Tue Aug 26, 2025, 10:12 PM
Aug 26

I wonder how apple jelly would go on certain cheeses on crackers, or crusty roll!

electric_blue68

(23,861 posts)
5. TY. Particular street carts had a slightly sugared, not gooey, and mildly cinnamon bun.
Wed Aug 27, 2025, 12:30 AM
Aug 27

Liked those. 🙂 👍

KitFox

(407 posts)
6. Craving dessert now from reading these posts!😁. I love a big caramel sundae with toasted pecans; a bowl of half vanilla
Wed Aug 27, 2025, 01:05 AM
Aug 27

half orange sherbet to remind me of being a kid eating creamsicles; or maybe big maple bar from the local bakery. I really would love to try that sour cream apple walnut pie you mentioned!

electric_blue68

(23,861 posts)
12. The carmel sundae sounds fun. Like your creamsicle reminder- clever
Wed Aug 27, 2025, 05:50 PM
Aug 27

Oh, I forgot about maple!
I've had maple candy from Vetmont! Very tasty!
And probably a maple donut when the first Tim Hortins opened in Manhattan.

electric_blue68

(23,861 posts)
21. Cooked blueberries are a pretty color!
Wed Aug 27, 2025, 06:17 PM
Aug 27

Pie is probably too strong for me taste wise, I do like them in pancakes.

Jeebo

(2,527 posts)
10. Doughnuts -- but only if they're Krispy Kremes.
Wed Aug 27, 2025, 01:58 AM
Aug 27

If Krispy Kreme doughnuts are not available, I'll go with banana pudding. Or, lemon cake. Or, peach cobbler.

— Ron

Jeebo

(2,527 posts)
50. If they're not Krispy Kremes, they're not doughnuts, by definition.
Wed Aug 27, 2025, 11:52 PM
Aug 27

But I really like those other non-chocolate desserts I mentioned, too. I had some banana pudding yesterday at Golden Corral. It was heavenly!

— Ron

electric_blue68

(23,861 posts)
51. I'd be expecting people to really like the other desserts, too, otherwise....
Thu Aug 28, 2025, 12:42 AM
Aug 28

why have them instead of chocolate whatever! 👍

mwmisses4289

(2,210 posts)
11. Palmiers, no egg versions of creme brulee (la madeline has a couple of good ones),
Wed Aug 27, 2025, 08:55 AM
Aug 27

mug cakes, some ice cream.

electric_blue68

(23,861 posts)
17. Looked up, never had a Palmiers. Know the other name for it.
Wed Aug 27, 2025, 06:05 PM
Aug 27

And I just looked up how to make a chocolate mug cake. Yum! 😄

mwmisses4289

(2,210 posts)
38. What other name?
Wed Aug 27, 2025, 10:02 PM
Aug 27

And I love mug cakes, because portion control and you can make them to cater to you allergies and the best part is they take maybe 10 minutes, tops, to make.

electric_blue68

(23,861 posts)
23. I'd orobably add some dark chocolate chunks to the coffee ice cream!...
Wed Aug 27, 2025, 07:48 PM
Aug 27

Have had particularly nice plums this summer. 👍
Fresh peaches are my most favorite, red grapes, watermelon, winesap apples (yeah, they have a faint wine taste), are my other favorites.
And I love lime juice.

And while it only has very mild taste...I love the shape of the star fruit!

electric_blue68

(23,861 posts)
37. Ahhh, yeah! I forgot it had fudge chunks, too...
Wed Aug 27, 2025, 09:59 PM
Aug 27

thought it was "just" coffee.

Should find it in a bigger supermarket.👍

malaise

(289,074 posts)
28. My fruit of choice
Wed Aug 27, 2025, 08:24 PM
Aug 27

Golden apples, ortaniques (best citrus on earth), tangerines, water melon, bananas.
I also love coconut water and the jelly.
Coconut ice- cream is also delish. Coffee and coconut ice-cream with chopped walnuts or crushed shortbread biscuits - hmmmmm good.😀

electric_blue68

(23,861 posts)
42. I looked up the ortaniques. New to me...
Wed Aug 27, 2025, 10:24 PM
Aug 27

Like tangerines. The Google answer mentioned mandarin oranges - i really like those!

Haven't tried coconut water in a long time - didn't really care for it back then, but plentiful in some Hispanic nabes.
Love coconut though! Probably like coconut ice cream. My mom and I used to get them, put them in oven and crack them open. Tasty!
A just ripened banana is good, will eat them somewhat past that.
Golden apples? The only one I know of are "golden delicious", they tend to be too soft for me.

malaise

(289,074 posts)
35. I love limeade
Wed Aug 27, 2025, 09:17 PM
Aug 27

I actually buy limes when they’re plentiful, squeeze them, freeze the juice in ice trays and then throw in plastic containers for when they’re plentiful are scarce.
Three drinks are always available here - water, chilled coconut water and chilled limeade with brown sugar or molasses. 😀

electric_blue68

(23,861 posts)
39. Planning ahead!
Wed Aug 27, 2025, 10:05 PM
Aug 27

We have a "Simpley _______" bottled single juice brand; including watermelon, *lime*, ?peach, etc. Maybe a few mixed ones as well.
I should go look on line, and see what they offer currently, since they are not in my close market.

pandr32

(13,413 posts)
31. Cheesecake.
Wed Aug 27, 2025, 08:42 PM
Aug 27

Really good ones with a velvet smooth texture and a hint of lemon zest , or fruit.

pandr32

(13,413 posts)
59. We all have our hits and misses.
Thu Aug 28, 2025, 11:28 AM
Aug 28

I knew a kid that hated ice cream--unfathomable to a kid like me at the time, but now I get it. Sometimes it is about textures as well as taste.
If you came to my house I would serve you something else!

BigMin28

(1,765 posts)
52. Cherry pie
Thu Aug 28, 2025, 12:48 AM
Aug 28

or cobbler. Homemade coconut cream pie. I'm not sure it is a dessert, but sour cream coffee cake.

electric_blue68

(23,861 posts)
53. Not sure U've ever had a homemade coconut cream pie....
Thu Aug 28, 2025, 01:06 AM
Aug 28

I see why sour cream coffee cake couldn't be a dessert. 👍

madamesilverspurs

(16,380 posts)
55. Lemonade pie
Thu Aug 28, 2025, 04:30 AM
Aug 28

Pure sweet decadence. No baking, but I only make it for events, too dangerous to keep in my fridge! Ymmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..............


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Dem2theMax

(10,986 posts)
57. Why waste the calories on anything else?
Thu Aug 28, 2025, 08:23 AM
Aug 28


Let me see. . .
Hot fudge sundae, oh, wait.
Mud pie, oh, wait.
Magic cookie bars, oh, wait.

All right, seriously, a really great apple pie with vanilla ice cream on top.

Cheesecake. (But I always put chocolate on top of it.)

Most of all, I wish I had my grandmother's recipe for her coconut cake. She took every recipe with her when she passed away. I don't think she ever had anything written down.

I would also kill for her peanut butter/coconut cookies.
I have no idea how she made them, but to this day I crave them. She died when I was 14, and I'm 69.
I can still taste those cookies.

When she died, I wanted one thing of hers.
Her cookie jar. I still have it. 💙🩵💙🩵
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