#crispy milk donut

[vegehana-food]

✿ 台湾ドーナツ | Taiwan Crispy Milk Donut ・脆皮鮮奶甜甜圈→ 脆皮(cuì pí)…クリスピー、鮮奶(xiān nǎi)…ミルク、甜甜圈(tián tián quān)…ドーナツ。 ・台湾の街中にはさまざまな料理の屋台が並びます。ドーナツも気軽なおやつとしておなじみですが、カリカリの台湾ドーナツは20年ほど前に夜市の屋台で生まれたといわれています。ブームの発祥とされるお店はその名も「脆皮鮮奶甜甜圈」。意味はクリスピーミルクドーナツ！まさに台湾ドーナツの特徴が詰まった店名です。 ・台湾ドーナツの特徴は、なんといってもその食感です。秘密は「衣」をつけて揚げること！一般的なドーナツは、イースト発酵させたフワフワの生地を油で揚げて完成です。一方で台湾ドーナツは、生地に天ぷらのように衣をつけて揚げるため、カリカリッ！とした独特の歯ごたえと、中のフワフワ生地のコンビネーションが楽しめるんです。味つけはいたってシンプル！ミルクパウダーや砂糖をかけるのが定番です。

[magz]

[ Original Twitter Thread by @/beelektra ] - Not by Magz, am not Palestinian

Palestinian Foods. (long post)

Quote:

"🧵 Thread of Palestinian desserts I've grown up around and seen A thing I'd like to add is that I just like to share my culture! I do not want to spread the narrative that our culture is dying, I only want people to see our foods and traditions 🇵🇸

"As mentioned in the last post, we have knafeh (or kunafa), a buttery dessert made with shredded pastry layers such as cheese and other ingredients like pistacho or cream!"

"Burbara; which comes from Saint Barbara, fun fact! It's a soup dessert that mainly consists of barley, licorice spices, anise, cinnamon, and fennel powder This is a dessert usually many Christian families have to celebrate Saint Barbara, which is December 4th!"

"Malban, which resembles a fruit jelly! Made from starch and sugar Specifically, it's made with grape molasses, thickened with starch and flavored with rose water, and stuffed with almonds (or other nuts including walnuts, treenuts, and peanuts)"

"Khabeesa is simply just a pudding made with grapes, but you prepare it by mixing the grape juice with semolina and nuts + seeds."

"Mtabbak or mtabba, a crispy dough stuffed with crushed walnuts. It also contains cinnamon, sugar, and syrup. Photo credits go to Bartek Kieżun on Instagram"

"Tamriyeh, a fried pastry filled with semolina pudding, scenter with mastic and orange blossom water, and topped off with powdered sugar"

"Ka'ak bi Tamer, which are date paste filled cookies with cinnamon! A dessert made for Eid-Alfitr. It's topped with nigella seeds, and the cinnamon-spiced date paste is the most important part of it all– you can eat it on its own or have it with coffee"

"+ Ka'ak Asawer, another dessert that can be prepared for Eid-Alfitr. It's translated to bracelet cookies, and they use date paste, flour, anise seeds, sugar, ground cinnamon, and olive oil"

"Muhallebi or mahalabia, a milk pudding that's made with sugar, corn starch, and fragrant flavorings! It's topped off with nuts, pistachos, and almonds and sprinkled with ground cinnamon or shredded coconut"

"Rice pudding, which is a common dessert in Palestine, and it's your choice to top it off with nuts or not"

"Stuffed dates, using medjool dates and cracking them open to be stuffed with goat cheese and pistachios– but you're free to add anything else"

"Ma'amoul, a buttery crisp cookie primarily made of farina and can be stuffed with (spiced) dates, walnuts, or pistachios. This is another Christian dessert made by Palestinian mothers during the week of Easter Sunday."

"Halawit Smid, a farina based dessert with added sugar and unsalted cheese. It's preferably served fresh"

"Namoura cake, aka harissa dessert! It's made with semolina or farina flour, and then topped off with syrup once baked"

"Qatayef, which is eaten during the month of Ramadan. It's made of farina, flour, water, and yeast blended together– the process is pretty similiar to making pancakes, but only one side is cooked"

"Since I've mentioned using zaatar for a lot of things, I recently just discovered this but– there's also things such as zaatar cookies!! It's just as implied that the cookies are filled with zaatar, I'd be so willing to make this on my own"

"Baklava, made from phyllo pastry dough, butter, nuts, basil, and a sweet honey syrup"

"Aish el saraya, arabic version of a bread pudding. It's basically a layered bread, where it starts from the bottom, then covered with a sweet syrup, cream, and crumbled pistachios."

"Awwami, it's defined as "crisp donut ball" in English. It's a deep fried dough ball coated with sesame seeds, and dipped in cold syrup water."

"Halawet el Jibn, a sweet cheese dessert rolled with custard, heavy cream, drizzled rose water + syrup, and garnished with nuts."

"Lastly, I'd like to add watermelon and cheese– for me, it's like,,,, bittersweet!!! You should totally try it and we also have this during Ramadan"

"Well, that's all I can think of for Palestinian desserts! Here's the first part for general foods, I know I did make a promise for part two

I hope you guys liked this thread, and if you have any opinions please feel free to quote tweet anything on here if I made a mistake, feel free to correct me, it's always appreciated P.S if you're a zionist commenting here I really don't care, just scroll, I'm sharing my culture

One LAST thing. if you want any of the recipes from here, check out this website, the creator (Wafa) shares so many wonderful traditional Palestinian dishes."

[End Quote]

[gynoids-over-androids]

Trying to see something!!

[coffeelomort]

Fragaria Memories Collab Cafe menu translation

I'm sure a translation is already out there, but I'll throw my hat in the ring for the fun of it. At the moment I've only translated the titles, but I'll probably come back and translate all the descriptions. I'm no professional by any means (a lot of my translations are purely vibe-based) and I'll leave notes for things that are weird.

As always, feel free to let me know if anything's off with the translations! My ask box is open (and I believe you can comment anonymously if you'd like).

(Also pleasantly surprised that the menu is pretty broad compared to a lot of collab cafes I've seen. I think the speculation was that we'd get a main meal per Bouquet and then some random sides or drinks.)

FOOD MENU:

Rimicha's love limit salmon ♡ burger plate (リミチャの限界ラブ・サーモン♡バーガープレート)

Kurode's hidden hard working and inferior omelette katsu curry with crispy rakkyo (クロードの隠れた努力と劣等のオムカツカレーwithパリパリらっきょう)*

Myunna's flour-filled lemon cream pasta ~with deep fried prawn~ (ミュンナの粉いっぱいレモンクリームパスタ〜エビフライもいっしょ〜)

Badobarm's longed for chirashi sushi. "I'll eat it for sure one day!" (バドバルマのいつか絶対食べてやるぜ！憧れのちらし寿司)

Hangyon's everyday would be boring without any surprises~ chilled Chinese Noodles?! (ハンギョンの日々サプライズがないとつまらないですよね〜冷やし中華！？)

DESSERT MENU:

Hallritt's apple pie-like eton mess present (ハルリットのアップルパイのようなマンリーメスの贈り物)*

Merold's Lord's resounding sweet tune-like strawberry ice cream tart (メロルドの主への甘い音色響かせる いちごアイスタルト)*

Cielomort's cafe croissaint roll that floats in the blue sky (シエロモートの青空に浮かぶカフェクロワッサンロール)

Louterstella's star-shaped hotcakes that Kura likes (ルタールステラのクラも好きなお星様形ホットケーキ)

Pikero's experiment? A chou donut that I've stuffed with matcha whipped cream made from your trivial and pointless logic (ピケロの実験？君の軽くて空虚なロジックに俺が抹茶ホイップを詰めてあげようかシュードーナツ)*

DRINK MENU:

Puruth's wanting to drink pudding pudding-style milkshake (プルースのプリンと飲みたいプリン風ミルクセーキ)

Romarriche's rosehip tea which conveys heartfelt warmth and consideration (ロマリシュの温かい思いやりが心に伝わるローズ��ップティー)

Sanah's full bloom nahaha~♪-like colourful frozen drink (サナーの満開なはは〜♪なカラフルフローズンドリンク)

Willmesh's gathered thoughts fluffy pastel soda (ウィルメッシュの想いしたためる ふんわりパステルソーダ)*

Klarkstella's dreams of stars and clouds' white water* (クラークステラの夢見るお星様と雲のホワイトウォーター)

Chaco's chocolate banana milk that he found on a detour (チャコの寄り道で見つけた とっておきのチョコバナナミルク)

Arupek's fired up kabosu lemon squash (アルペックの気合い入れのかぼすレモンスカッシュ)

Tuxam's Awesome! Cream soda that has the grace valued by gentlemen (タッサムのAwesome!紳士たるもの品格が大切なクリームソーダ)

Drinks with a Fragaria Bouquet cookie (フラガリアブーケクッキー付きドリンク)

Notes:

I'm sure people know about rakkyo, but for the sake of it I'll just note that this is what it is. It's a side dish often paired with Japanese curry.

So this by far gave me the most trouble, mostly because I had no idea what マンリーメス is and any articles on it were from 2017 about a cafe in Japan claiming that they're popular in Australia. (They weren't, from what I can tell.) A theory posed to me is that a cafe somewhere in Australia (likely Manly, Sydney) had an eton mess on their menu called a "Manly Mess".

Noting here that I... really have no idea what Merold's dish's title actually is. This is my best guess considering the kanji and the vibes I get from it.

Whatever's going on with Pikero's dish, I had a hard time translating it. There's nothing really implying that the matcha whipped cream is made from 'your logic' nor is that really the vibe I get, but I'm not quite sure how else to translate it.

Just wanted to note here that "white water" probably means it's a yoghurt-based drink, according to one of my sources.

[shadowsxgwynriel]

The List - Modern Gwynriel (One Shot)

⚠️Warning: Mild Violence

🔞Rating: Pg-13

💻Word Count: 2,411

📜Summary: I’m not really good at summarizing plots but let’s just say that I may be watching too many K-Drama’s and One Tree Hill reruns (which the list itself was loosely inspired by an episode of OTH)

📝Note: I would like to warn you that I am not a fanfic writer—I wish that I had the skill and talent (and dedication) to do what so many amazing fanfic authors do. I applaud anyone who writes fanfic because just writing this was difficult for me and I can’t imagine writing multiple chapters. I was going to delete this, but I decided to step out of my comfort zone just this once and post it. Also, please keep in mind that I wrote this in 2-3 days and only read through it/edited it once, so I apologize if this has mistakes or is terrible. 😓

~~~

It was on a Friday night, Gwyn decided, that her friendship had come to an end. Which was unfortunate, seeing as how they were also roommates—and had concert tickets for next month. Okay, so maybe her friendship-ending would have to be delayed for at least a month, but still . . .

“Did . . . did you really just call me boring?” Gwyn sputtered. She was a freaking delight to be around. Or at least that’s what one of her elementary school teachers told her once before.

Nesta sighed. “I didn’t say you were boring. I said you were predictable.”

Gwyn clutched her chest dramatically.

Nesta rolled her eyes. “Honestly, Gwyn, there’s nothing wrong with it.”

She ignored that, and turned to look at Emerie. “Do you also think I’m predictable?”

Emerie hesitated. “Well . . .”

“I’m not!” She insisted. “Just last week, I changed my order at Starbucks.” She usually ordered an iced coffee with milk.

“That’s because it was Nesta’s turn to go to Starbucks, and she switched up your drink,” Emerie reminded her.

Dang it.

“Okay, well, that’s just one example. I’m not that bad.“

“You drink the same drink, you eat the same meals like clockwork, you always wear your hair in a ponytail, you go to bed at the same time every night—“

“I think she gets it,” Emerie said with a light cough.

Gwyn groaned and flopped face first onto the couch. They were right. She was predictable.

Emerie patted her back. “Cheer up, Gwyn. There’s nothing wrong with having a routine.”

“You mean boring,” Gwyn mumbled, then let out a little grunt when Nesta sat on her back. “Get off me, you psycho.”

Nesta bounced a little. “Well, stop with the pity party.”

“I’m not—“

She bounced again.

“Fine, fine!“ Gwyn conceded.

“Good,” Nesta said, standing up. “because I have an idea.”

~~~

“Are you sure this is a good idea?“ Gwyn asked for the third time.

Nesta shrugged. “I said I had an idea, not that it was a good one.”

Gwyn stared at herself in the mirror, hardly recognizing herself. Well, that was a bit of an exaggeration. Her appearance hadn’t changed drastically or anything. She was wearing her coppery-brown hair down, and had on eye liner and mascara to enhance her teal eyes even more, according to Nesta.

Emerie had dug around in her closet until she found a pair of black ripped jeans that Gwyn never wore, and her comfy oversized brown crochet sweater. Gwyn opted to wear combat boots instead of heels, much to Emerie’s disappointment.

“You don’t have to do this,” Emerie told her.

Gwyn looked at the list again, and wondered briefly if Nesta hated her. She did eat the last Crispy Crème donut that Nesta had been saving, but that was a week ago. Though, Nesta could hold a grudge . . .

1. Dine and Dash

2. Sing in front of a crowd

3. Flash a stranger your tits Have a one night stand Kiss someone

“It’s an optional list,” Nesta said. “You can make up your own list if you want.”

Gwyn sighed. “No, maybe I should just forget about this. I don’t think I’m the spontaneous type.”

Nesta nodded. “You’re right . . . which is why I’m going to challenge you to be more spontaneous.”

Gwyn’s eye twitched. Nesta knew her weakness, and knew that Gwyn never backed down from a challenge.

Dang it.

~~~

Gwyn looked around the restaurant nervously. Her hands shook and she considered just paying the bill, but the need to prove Nesta wrong was far too strong. She could be spontaneous and unpredictable.

After making sure that nobody was watching her, Gwyn stood, and before she could second guess herself, she bolted for the door.

“Hey!” the Hostess yelled when she ran pass him.

“I’m sorry!” Gwyn called back, not slowing down. She also wasn’t watching where she was going, which was why she wasn’t expecting to crash into someone—a someone with a very solid, and apparently very muscular, chest.

Gwyn lost her balance and almost fell, but an arm wrapped around her waist and steadied her. She looked up, way up, at the person holding her, and was startled to see it was someone she knew. Well, kind of. Azriel went to the same college as her and was roommates with Cassian and Rhys. Nesta’s sister, Feyre, was dating Rhys and Nesta was . . . well Gwyn wasn’t really sure what Nesta had going on with Cassian. But outside of that, Azriel usually kept to himself, though they had worked on group projects together a few times, and he was always polite to her, always the first one to include her in conversations.

“Uh . . .” Gwyn murmured. “Hi.”

He blinked, seeming to realize that he was still holding her, and let her go.

“I, uh, hi,” Gwyn said again. “Sorry for running into you. Literally.”

He continued to stare and not say anything.

Okay.

Gwyn tried again, “Not sure if you remember me, but I’m Gwyn.” Nothing. “We go to the same college? My friend Nesta is . . . doing whatever with your friend Cassian? And her sister is—“

“I know who you are,” Azriel said.

Okayyy.

She opened her mouth to say something else, but the Hostess from the restaurant caught up to her. He was out of breath and red in the face, and oh boy, did he look furious. He reached out to grab her arm.

And Azriel caught his wrist before it touched her. He simply said, “Don’t.”

“But . . . but . . . but she didn’t pay her bill,” the man stuttered.

Azriel just stared at him, still holding his wrist. “Don’t touch her.”

The man started to sweat. “She needs to pay her bill.”

Gwyn blushed, feeling like a criminal. Why couldn’t she back down from a challenge? Why was she cursed with a competitive spirit?

“I’ll pay for her,” Azriel told him, finally letting him go. “How much?”

“You don’t have to—“ she started to protest, but Azriel cut her off. “How much?” he repeated.

The man stuttered out the total, and Azriel pulled out a few bills from his wallet. When the man walked away, Gwyn turned to face Azriel. “Thank you. You didn’t have to do that.”

He looked at her and shrugged.

“At least let me pay you back.”

“No need,” he said. “You didn’t have enough money to pay your bill, so I don’t expect you to pay me back right now.”

“Wait a second,” Gwyn said, feeling the need to explain. “I did have the money to pay, I just couldn’t . . .”

He nodded, somewhat solemnly. “I understand.”

“Uh, I don’t think you do. See, I have this list, well, actually, Nesta made the list for me—anyway, one of the things on the list was for me to dine and dash, so that’s why I didn’t pay. Not because I couldn’t afford it.”

“Why?”

“Why what?”

“Why the list?”

“Oh, uh, to help me be less predictable and boring, and more spontaneous.”

Azriel laughed, a breathy laugh that sent a surge of warmth through her. “You’re not boring, Gwyn.”

“You don’t think so?”

“How can the girl who tried to start a club for a lost Pegasus be boring?”

She smiled. “I can’t believe you remember that!” Gwyn was thrilled. She had tried to create the club a few months ago, because she figured if people could chase Bigfoot then why not look for a Pegasus? Unfortunately, the club wasn’t picked up since only one person, apart from herself, signed up.

“Of course. I did sign up after all,” he said.

Gwyn smiled even wider. “So you believe that a Pegasus might still be out there, too?”

He shook his head. “Not exactly.”

She frowned in confusion. “Then why . . .”

“What else is on your list?” It didn’t escape her notice that he completely dodged the question, but decided not to push it. She handed him the list wordlessly. He looked it over and smiled, and god was it a nice smile. “I think I can help you with the next one.”

1. Dine and Dash Failed

~~~

“I changed my mind,” Gwyn said, leaning against the wall. “I can’t do this.”

Azriel had taken her to a karaoke bar, and she was admittedly freaking out. It wasn’t like Gwyn hadn’t sung in front of people before, but it was mostly family and friends, not strangers, and certainly not Azriel. She was the most nervous to sing in front of him.

Azriel crossed his arms against his chest. “Really? That’s too bad. I was looking forward to hearing you sing.”

“You were?”

He nodded. “I’ve always heard that you have a beautiful voice. Shame that I won’t be able to hear it.”

She couldn’t help but preen a little at the compliment.

“Unless, of course, it’s something else that’s bothering you.”

Gwyn tilted her head to the side, trying not to squirm at the intense way he was studying her. “Like what?”

Azriel suddenly smirked, his hazel eyes sparking bright with something, and bent down so his mouth was level with her ear. “Do I make you nervous?” She shivered as his breath tickled the shell of her ear, her heart racing in her chest.

“What? Don’t be ridiculous! Why would you make me nervous?” Gwyn pushed away from the wall and stormed over to the entrance. “Let’s get this over with.”

Azriel’s laughter followed her, filling her with confidence.

But once she was on the stage and looked out to see Azriel watching her, she froze. The song had started, and she wasn’t able to utter a single word.

She could tell the crowd was getting bored. A belligerent man, who was sitting at a table in front of the stage, tossed his beer on her and told her to get off the stage.

Before she really had time to process the fact that she was now drenched in alcohol, Azriel grabbed the man by back of the neck and slammed his face onto the table. Blood gushed from his nose and Azriel forced him to look up at Gwyn. “Apologize,” he snarled.

“Sorry!” The man cried, though it came out sounding more like sowwy due to all the blood.

It was silent in the bar. However, nobody moved a muscle when Azriel shoved the guy at a bouncer and told him to toss out the trash. Gwyn suspected that it was due to Azriel, Cassian, and Rhys being well respected—and feared.

He jumped onto the stage, shrugged off his jacket, and placed it over her shoulders. “Are you okay?”

Gwyn sighed. “I’m fine, mostly embarrassed. Everyone saw him throw that drink on me.”

Azriel reached down and picked up a half empty glass of what looked like bourbon. Gwyn gasped in shock when he suddenly splashed the drink onto himself.

“Azriel, are you crazy?”

He only shrugged his shoulders. “Now they’ve seen us both.” Her heart fluttered. She couldn’t believe he did that for her.

“I think I’m ready to go.”

“What about the list?”

She gestured at her clothes. “I’d rather go home and change.”

He stared at her for a second. “Okay. I’ll walk you home.”

2. Sing in front of a crowd Failed

~~~

Gwyn tightened Azriel’s jacket around her, enjoying the way his scent was engulfing her. As they neared her apartment, she prayed that she wouldn’t embarrass herself with what she was going to say.

“Tonight was, uh, unusual,” she started.

He smirked. “It was. I certainly wasn’t expecting a pretty woman to crash into me after dining and dashing.”

She paused. “You think I’m pretty?”

Azriel just smiled.

Gwyn bit her lip, feeling gleeful when his gaze darted to look at her mouth. “I still have one more thing on my list that you could help me with . . .”

He opened his mouth to say something, but Gwyn panicked and cut him off. “Can I kiss you?”

Azriel’s eyes heated and he nodded his head slowly. She stood on her tip toes and placed a quick kiss on his cheek. When she pulled back, his gaze was locked on her lips.

“Gwyn,” he murmured, bending his head down slightly.

“Hmm?”

“Can I kiss you back?” His breath danced across her lips and she shivered yet again.

Wordlessly, she nodded. One hand gripped her waist, and the other cupped the nape of her neck, his thumb gently caressing her jaw.

He kissed her lips softly, once, twice, lingering the third time. He coaxed her mouth open with his tongue and Gwyn couldn’t help the soft moan that escaped her. She put her hands on his chest, clutching the fabric of his shirt in her hands as he deepened the kiss.

The hand that was on her waist had moved down to rest on her bottom, which made her wrap her arms around his neck to get even closer to him. She moaned when he did some type of sucking move on her tongue.

A group of people walked by, their loud laughter cutting the kiss short. Which was good, since Gwyn had been close to humping his poor leg like a dog in heat.

Azriel lightly bit her bottom lip when he pulled away, and Gwyn almost said screw it all and jumped his bones.

“I was wrong,” he said.

Gwyn blinked out of the haze she was in. “Huh?”

“I was wrong when I called you pretty,” he stated.

“Oh?” If he was going to say something rude after kissing her like that, she was going to kill him.

He stared deep into her teal eyes. “You’re fucking beautiful.”

She couldn’t stop the smile from spreading across her face. “You’re pretty handsome yourself.”

He returned her smile, looking almost shy at the compliment. “Can I take you out on a proper date tomorrow?”

“I’d like that.”

“What’s your number?” She told him and he entered it into his phone. “I’ll see you tomorrow. Good night, Gwyn.”

“Night,” she said. He started to walk away. “Hey, Azriel?” He stopped and looked back at her, raising an eyebrow. “Why did you offer to help me tonight?”

“Because I’m not stupid enough to let an opportunity pass me by.”

Her confusion must have shown on her face because he smirked, his hazel eyes shining with mischief. “I like you, Gwyn.”

“Since when?” she asked.

“The day you tried to start a Pegasus club.” With that he walked away, whistling a jolly sounding tune.

She smiled and headed inside, feeling anything but boring.

3. Kiss someone Completed

[wlnning]

4n@ diary: "metab" day

snack (8:38 am) -> s'mores protein bar (180 cal)

(10:20 am) -> goldfish (130 cal)

(11:40 am) -> cookies and cream protein bar

(190 cal)

lunch (12:12 pm) -> reduced fat doritos (130 cal)

whole wheat goldfish (100 cal)

whole wheat rice crispy treat

(160 cal)

midday refuel (3:06 pm) -> iced brown sugar oat

milk espresso (243 cal)

snack (3:37 pm) -> gourmet donut (210 cal)

crackers (298 cal)

(6:46 pm) -> mini powdered donut (77 cal)

dinner (7:03 pm) -> pepperoni pizza (720 cal)

active -> 6,568 steps (-186 cal)

net -> 2,252 cal

we love a cute little weekly planned binge. my stomach has shrunk so much it's hard to actually eat as much as i want. i try and do one metabolism day a week so i don't go into "★vation mode" or whatever. i was so bloated the entire day and generally miserable but at least i'll shit tomorrow 😇🙏🏼

[brightlotusmoon]

I'm not sure I recommend watching multiple episodes of The Food That Built America while stoned.

Husband made Brooklyn style pizza with two cheeses plus fresh mozzarella with milk added to the dough and it's really crispy and I think I already ate three slices. This is fine, I don't eat enough anyway. What surprised me is how the munchies just make literally everything easier, funnier, shinier, and super delicious. It's not the quantity of food, it's the quality, it's how my brain sees it. I should have been a stoner sooner.

Also, they were talking about Dunkin Donuts Munchkins and now I want some.

[foodthatimake]

black sesame and yuzu mochi donuts

recipe / info below cut :)

a simpler version of their counterpart, mochi donuts use glutinous rice flour, resulting in a chewy and naturally sweet dough. Despite this, they are not too sweet due to minimal actual sugar and a sharp yuzu glaze. the black sesame custard filling dipping sauce was definitely a product of trial and error but it turned out pretty good in the end.

donuts recipe (uses this):

mix 1/4 cup glutinous rice flour and 2-3 tbsp of milk then microwave for 30-60 seconds. the measurements are vague because it really depends on your climate and microwave. the aim is a super thick mixture.

in another bowl, combine 1 egg, 1/2 cup of milk, 3 tbsp melted butter and 1/4 cup white sugar. once mixed, slowly add in 2 cups of glutinous rice flour and 1 tsp of baking powder.

add in the mochi mixture from before to the dough. this will be tricky but it will work I promise.

divide into equal sized balls. the more common way is to take 6 of these and put them in a ring shape but I just did ‘donut holes’.

deep fry in oil for a couple minutes on either side until golden.the resulting texture is chewy and crispy.

the glaze is icing sugar and adding yuzu (or lemon) juice (and optional food colouring) until it is runny enough to dip. I also drizzled a different colour just for looks.

custard recipe:

heat 300ml milk in a pot - make sure it doesn’t boil

pour this over a mixture of 2 egg yolks, 1 tbsp sugar and 1 tbsp cornflour.

once combined, transfer back into the pot and continue to cook. it will take longer than you expect but it will thicken eventually.

for the black sesame, I made my own black sesame paste by grinding black sesame seeds but you can buy it. the only thing is that black sesame seeds release oils so either form of the paste contains oil. this will ‘melt’ the custard, creating more of a dipping sauce than filling.

it has a lovely savoury and almost bitter taste which contrasts nicely with the sweetness in the donuts.

[minusgangtime]

Hey bud-

Here’s the kitty crew animal concepts for the chiken nugget RP:

Nala: tiger

Casper: dove

Midnight: bat

Pinkie: bunny

Temp: ferret

Sunny:geko

Simba: lion

Herb: praying mantis

Seasalt: fish

Lavender:simease cat

Blaze: cat

Snow: polar bear

Nightfall: owl

Galaxy: phoniex

Penny:spider

Sweetie: dog

Coral: dolphin

Shade:spider

Kiara: lioness

Thunder: wolf

Oreo: ant

Cloud: bird

Snowball: snow leopard

Flambé: red geko

Ella:praying mantis

Leo:coyote

Elly: baby hippo

Lapis:octopus

Zack:griffin

Emreld: bee

Xavier:rino

Eda: lizard

Ghost: moth

Cali: linx

German Shepard - gallace: griffin

Bulldog -Chase: shark

Golden retriever - Goldie-jumping spider

Husky -cookie-snow leopard

Chuwalla-rascal-rat

Wiener dog -biscuit-snake

Bichon (poofy pooch) -marshmallow-beluga whale

Pomeranian -Cheeto-tiger

Yorkshire terrier -buck-weasel

Corgi - pixie-butterfly

Sheltie-Sadie-bear

Shiba Inu-janko-snake

Samoyed-taffy-Arctic wolf

Poodle -jewel-wish dragon

Australian shepered-Brutus-anteater

Chow chow-crunchie-squirrel

Cavalier king- Charles-lion

Black pup-spot-panther

Alaskan malamute -Everest-polar bear

Bernese mountain dog-toasty-mountain goat

Lollipop-snake

Derpy-bluejay

Bloom-butterfly

Inkie-lioness

Blinkie-tiger

Minkie-wolf

Onyx-bat

Thomas (deadname: Sarah)-deer

Maud-geko

Crimson-black widow

Sugar-kiwi bird

Mulan (deadname: moldo)-hippo

Babs-worm

Kiki-jumping spider

Stella-beluga

Cascade-dolphin

Cupcake-panda

Lily-butterfly

Blossom-humming bird

Rouge-tarantula

Diane-shark

Hazel-bunny

Starry-wolf

Izzy-unicorn

Zippy-eagle

Swirl-butterfly

Misty-bear

Poochi-chick

Aqua-praying mantis

Nova-owl

Skye-bluejay

Cosmo-owl

Nimona-chameleon

Zapp-electric eel

Amber-phoniex

Celeste-glass fish

Gloopy-snail

Aurora-caterpillar

Petal-butterfly

Maleficent-dragon

Dory-fish

Smolder-dragon

Breezy-butterfly

Bella-dove

Frost-artic wolf

Pollen-moth

Quartz-rattlesnake

Flour-owl

Clover-squirrel

Iris-robot dog

s’mores-bear

cocoa-bear cub

moon-wolf

Scott-otters

Vress-shark

Tuxie-bull

Screwball-jumping spider

Rattle-snake

Wallace-tortoise

Willow-squirrel

Mars-walrus

Sammy-seagull

Rosie-seagull

Dumbo-elephant

Eve-coyote

Molly-phoniex

Glimmer-snake

Ray-stingray

Nothing-lioness

Feather-lion

Hover-hyena

Peppermint-snow lepord

Cozy-coyote

Fruity pebbles-flint-mammoth

Coco pebbles-pebbles-saber toothed tiger

Coco puffs-puffy-parrot

Crunch-calico-shark

Apple Jacks-applejack-horse

Corn flakes-chipper-bird

Frosted Flakes-frosty-tiger

Lucky charms-charmy-cricket

Honey Nut Cheerios-honey-bumble bee

Hash brown-luke-lizard

Pancake-fluffy-linx

Waffles-cubic-cheetah

Coffee-decaf-lion

Frapeechino-Java-leopard

Poptart-fruity-red panda

Rice crispy treats-Maria-hedgehog

Glazed donut-glaze-lion

Frosted donut-frosting-linx

PB and J sandwitch-jelly-snake

Ham and cheese sandwitch-Gouda-honey bee

Blue Doritos-spices-shark

Doritos-spicy-fire ant

Lays-salter-lama

Fritos-twirl-kangaroo

Cheetos-tigress-tiger

Popcorn-butter-rooster

Grilled cheese-jaffle-goat

Fries-Louis-snake

White rice-grain-beluga

Corn dog-Apollo-wolf

Pudding-pudding-tadpole

Spagettios-raggy-dolphin

Mac n cheese-cheesy-ferret

Spaghetti-noodle-snake

Chicken-crispy-chicken

Burger-Mac-pig

Chicken nuggets-Nuggies-chick

Quesadillas-Antonio-wolf

Pizza-ceesers-linx

Cheese pizza-cheddar-wolf

Pineapple pizza-domino-scorpion

Pasta-pasta-armadillo

Hot dog-cinder-lion

Diet Coke/pepsi-cole-falcon

Fanta-Fanta-deer

Root beer-float-ram

DR pepper-pepper-tarantula

Beer-helga-fly

Hot chocolate-steamy-snow leopard

Tea-melody-humming bird

Milk-milky-calf

Sprite-sprite-frog

Gatoraid-suprise-hyena

Smores-cracker-bear

Cookies-chip-chipmunk

M&Ms-lulu-chameleon

Skittles-rainbow-bird

Chocolate ice cream-brownie-deer

Vanilla ice cream-cream-wolf

Mint ice cream-minty-cockitrice

Cookies and cream-reo-owl

Peanut butter and chocolate-luz-snake

Chocolate milk shake-yogurt-calf

Vanilla milk shake-vanilla-bunny

Reese’s-Reese’s-bat

Milkyway-Carmel-stingray

Milk duds-bean-bear

Jelly beans-jelly-raccoon

Butterfingers-butterfinger-fox

100 grand-trixie-unicorn

Twix-twister-snake

Swirl ice cream-Neapolitan-snake

Lava cake-magma-lizard

Candy corn-candy-bat

Mint cookies-Lyra-horse

Swamp fever-petunia-flash bee

Poison joke-indigo-zebra

Imposter parasite-fungle-leach

Black tree virus-ivy-ant

Mushroom infection-mushy-giraffe

Metal virus-silver-bunny

Immortal infliction-rarity-unicorn

Phantom ruby-infinite-jackal

Cyberspace-sage-panda cub

Frankenstein-frank-rat

Panther-Luna-bull

Lynx-Celia-leopard

Caracal-susano-lion

Alien kitty-vee-moth

Tiny fluffy cat with tiny legs-squishy-bunny

Siamese cat-sable-cobra

Munchkin kitty- munchie-mole

Trans kitty-belle-phoniex

Lesbian kitty-ruby-spider

Asexual kitty-violet-owl

Aroace-Ari-bird

Bisexual-twilight-unicorn

Aromantic-matcha-snail

Gay cat (blue)-pretzel-blue jay

Gay cat (rainbow) -pickle-chameleon

Genderfluid cat-cadence-eagle

Nonbinary cat-Bao-moth

Poly cat-yuno-wolf

Pansexual cat: pancake-bird

Eevee shiny: Sophia-bird

Espeon: espurr-leopard

Leafeon: leafy-frog

Umbreon: umbra-bat

Jolteon: bolt-lion

Vaporeon: Ariel-whale

Flareon: flare-lion

Glaceon: glacier-snow leopard

Sylveon: twinkle-butterfly

Ghost: obsidian-owl

Rock: marble-tortoise

Cloud: eclipse-dove

Fighting: bandana-bear

Poison:limestone-poison dart frog

Ground: peaches-mammoth

Dragon:spiky-dragon

Bug: flutter-moth

Steel: rocky-fox

-mod shelby

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Enjoy these homemade cronuts and the divine fusion of croissants and donuts. They have a sweet glaze covering them and are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Ideal for dessert or breakfast!

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/4 cup granulated sugar. 1 packet 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast. 1/2 cup warm milk. 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted. 1/4 tsp salt. 1/4 tsp nutmeg. 1/4 tsp vanilla extract. 1 egg. Vegetable oil for frying. 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting. 2 tbsp milk for glaze. 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for glaze. Chocolate or caramel sauce optional, for drizzling.

Instructions: In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, salt, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth. Form it into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out donut shapes using a donut cutter or a round cutter with a smaller cutter in the center. Place the cutout cronuts on a baking sheet, cover with a kitchen towel, and let them rise again for 30 minutes. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350F 175C. Carefully place cronuts into the hot oil and fry for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove cronuts from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined tray to drain excess oil. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze. Dip each cronut into the glaze, allowing any excess to drip off. Optionally, drizzle cronuts with chocolate or caramel sauce. Enjoy your homemade cronuts warm!

Veronica D

[thesmithian]

These bacon maple frosted donuts are perfect for people on the keto diet because they are both sweet and savory. With a creamy maple bacon frosting on top, these low-carb treats are made with almond and coconut flour to satisfy your cravings without going off track.

Ingredients: 1 cup almond flour. 2 tablespoons coconut flour. 1/4 cup erythritol or preferred keto-friendly sweetener. 1 teaspoon baking powder. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 2 large eggs. 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk. 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 6 slices bacon, cooked until crispy. 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup. 1/4 cup powdered erythritol. 2 tablespoons heavy cream.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 175F 350C. Use butter or non-stick spray to grease a donut pan. Put almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and mix them together. Mix in the eggs, almond milk, coconut oil or butter that has been melted, and vanilla extract. Mix everything together well. Fill up each donut hole about three quarters of the way to the top with batter after the pan is ready. The donuts should be baked in a hot oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are set and slightly golden. Get the maple bacon frosting ready while the donuts are baking. Pulse crispy bacon in a food processor until it is very small pieces. Sugar-free maple syrup, powdered erythritol, and heavy cream should all be mixed together in a bowl with chopped bacon. Mix until it's nice and smooth. After baking, let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool all the way. Cover the donuts with the maple bacon frosting after they have cooled. Serve and have fun!

Levi

[shanusrisrimal]

10 Exciting Eggless Baking Techniques Every Baker Must Try

Baking without eggs can be a delightful and creative culinary adventure. Whether you're catering to dietary preferences or simply exploring new techniques, eggless baking offers a world of possibilities. In this blog, we’ll delve into 10 fun methods of baking without eggs that are perfect for Indian kitchens.

Why Choose Eggless Baking?

Eggless baking is not just for those with dietary restrictions. It’s an opportunity to experiment with alternative ingredients that can enhance the flavor and texture of your baked goods. Plus, it aligns well with many Indian traditions and vegetarian lifestyles.

Substituting Eggs in Baking

Before we dive into the techniques, it’s essential to understand how to substitute eggs effectively. Common substitutes include:

Yogurt: Adds moisture and acts as a binding agent.

Buttermilk: Provides a tangy flavor and soft texture.

Bananas: Adds natural sweetness and moisture.

Applesauce: Another great moisture provider with a hint of sweetness.

1. Eggless Cakes with Condensed Milk

Condensed milk is a popular egg substitute in Indian baking. It provides richness and sweetness, making it perfect for cakes.

Recipe Tip: Replace one egg with 1/4 cup of condensed milk.

2. Banana Bread Using Mashed Bananas

Bananas are a fantastic substitute for eggs in quick breads. They keep the bread moist and add a subtle sweetness.

Recipe Tip: Replace one egg with half a mashed banana.

3. Fluffy Muffins with Yogurt

Yogurt can make your muffins incredibly fluffy. It works well in both sweet and savory muffins.

Recipe Tip: Replace one egg with 1/4 cup of yogurt.

4. Chewy Cookies with Applesauce

Applesauce not only substitutes eggs but also adds a delightful chewiness to cookies.

Recipe Tip: Replace one egg with 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce.

5. Moist Brownies with Silken Tofu

Silken tofu blends seamlessly into brownie batter, providing moisture and a fudgy texture.

Recipe Tip: Replace one egg with 1/4 cup of blended silken tofu.

6. Crispy Biscuits Using Vinegar and Baking Soda

Vinegar and baking soda create a chemical reaction that helps biscuits rise and stay crisp.

Recipe Tip: Replace one egg with 1 tablespoon of vinegar mixed with 1 teaspoon of baking soda.

7. Eggless Pancakes with Buttermilk

Buttermilk makes pancakes light and fluffy. It’s an excellent substitute for eggs in pancake recipes.

Recipe Tip: Replace one egg with 1/4 cup of buttermilk.

8. Soft Donuts with Chia Seeds

Chia seeds, when soaked in water, create a gel-like consistency that mimics eggs.

Recipe Tip: Replace one egg with 1 tablespoon of chia seeds mixed with 3 tablespoons of water.

9. Vegan Cupcakes with Vinegar

Vinegar works well in vegan baking, especially when combined with baking soda to create a light, airy texture.

Recipe Tip: Replace one egg with 1 tablespoon of vinegar mixed with 1 teaspoon of baking soda.

10. Fruit Cakes with Pureed Fruit

Pureed fruits like apples or pears can replace eggs in fruit cakes, adding flavor and moisture.

Recipe Tip: Replace one egg with 1/4 cup of pureed fruit.

Stats and Trends in Eggless Baking

Eggless baking is becoming increasingly popular, especially in India. According to a survey by Veganuary, 63% of participants in India prefer eggless baking for ethical and health reasons. The demand for vegan and vegetarian products has also risen by 20% over the past five years.

FAQ Section

Q1: Can I use egg substitutes in all baking recipes?

Yes, but the effectiveness can vary. It’s essential to choose the right substitute for the type of baked good.

Q2: Do eggless baked goods taste different?

They can have a slightly different texture or flavor, but with the right substitutes, the difference is often minimal.

Q3: Are egg substitutes healthier?

Many egg substitutes like yogurt, applesauce, and bananas can add nutritional benefits like vitamins and fiber.

Q4: What’s the best egg substitute for cakes?

Condensed milk and yogurt are popular choices for cakes due to their rich texture and flavor.

Q5: Can I make traditional Indian sweets eggless?

Absolutely! Many traditional Indian sweets are naturally eggless, and others can be adapted using the substitutes mentioned.

Conclusion

Eggless baking opens up a world of possibilities, especially for Indian bakers looking to accommodate dietary preferences or experiment with new flavors and textures. By understanding and utilizing various egg substitutes, you can create delicious and innovative baked goods that everyone will love.

Whether you're making fluffy muffins with yogurt or chewy cookies with applesauce, these 10 fun methods of baking without eggs will elevate your baking game. Happy baking!

[jassicaleo318]

Donuts Market: Exploring the Sweet World of Indulgence

The Donuts Market comprises a diverse range of sweet treats enjoyed worldwide, characterized by their fried or baked dough base and often coated in sugar, glaze, or frosting. From classic glazed donuts to creative gourmet varieties, donuts hold a special place in culinary cultures around the globe. This article provides an in-depth exploration of the Donuts Market, including its history, varieties, production methods, consumption trends, and cultural significance.

History

The history of donuts can be traced back centuries, with origins rooted in various cultures and culinary traditions. Ancient cultures such as the Greeks and Romans enjoyed fried dough pastries, while European immigrants brought their own versions of fried dough treats to the United States in the 19th century.

The modern donut as we know it is often credited to Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam (now New York City), who introduced "olykoeks" or "oily cakes" to America in the 17th century. These early donuts were simple fried dough balls, sometimes flavored with spices or fruits.

In the mid-19th century, American sailors began referring to fried dough as "donuts" due to their round shape resembling a nut, leading to the adoption of the term in American English. Donuts gained popularity during World War I and World War II when volunteers known as "Donut Dollies" would serve them to soldiers as a morale-boosting treat.

Varieties

The Donuts Market offers a wide array of varieties to suit different tastes and preferences. Some popular types of donuts include:

Glazed Donuts: Classic glazed donuts are coated in a sweet, sugary glaze that adds a shiny finish and a hint of sweetness to the dough.

Chocolate Frosted Donuts: These donuts are topped with a rich, creamy chocolate frosting, providing a decadent and indulgent flavor experience.

Jelly-Filled Donuts: Jelly-filled donuts feature a soft, pillowy dough filled with fruity jam or jelly, adding a burst of sweetness with every bite.

Sprinkle Donuts: Sprinkle donuts are adorned with colorful sprinkles or nonpareils, adding a festive and playful touch to the treat.

Maple Bacon Donuts: A savory twist on the classic donut, maple bacon donuts are topped with a sweet maple glaze and crispy bacon pieces, balancing sweet and salty flavors.

Cronuts: A hybrid of croissants and donuts, cronuts are made from laminated dough that is fried, then filled and glazed like traditional donuts, resulting in a flaky, layered pastry with a crispy exterior.

Production Methods

The production of donuts typically involves several steps, including dough preparation, frying or baking, and finishing. The dough is made from ingredients such as flour, sugar, yeast, eggs, and milk, which are mixed together to form a smooth, elastic dough.

Once the dough is prepared, it is shaped into donut rings using a cutter or mold, then proofed to allow the yeast to ferment and the dough to rise. The proofed donuts are then fried in hot oil or baked in an oven until golden brown and cooked through.

After frying or baking, the donuts may be coated in glaze, frosting, or toppings such as sprinkles, nuts, or chocolate chips to enhance flavor and appearance. Some artisanal bakeries and gourmet donut shops offer customized and specialty donuts with unique flavors and fillings.

Consumption Trends

Donuts enjoy enduring popularity as a beloved comfort food and indulgent treat enjoyed by people of all ages. While traditionally associated with breakfast or morning snacks, donuts are now enjoyed throughout the day as a dessert, snack, or special treat for celebrations and events.

The rise of specialty donut shops, gourmet bakeries, and food trucks specializing in creative and innovative donut creations has fueled consumer interest and expanded the market. Social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok have also contributed to the popularity of donuts, with users sharing photos and videos of colorful, photogenic donuts that are visually appealing and shareable.

Moreover, the growing demand for gluten-free, vegan, and healthier alternatives has prompted manufacturers and bakeries to offer donut options that cater to dietary restrictions and preferences, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this beloved treat.

Cultural Significance

Donuts hold a special place in culinary cultures worldwide and are celebrated in various traditions and festivals. In the United States, National Donut Day is observed on the first Friday of June each year, commemorating the efforts of the Donut Dollies and raising awareness for charitable causes.

In other cultures, donuts are enjoyed as part of religious celebrations, holidays, and special occasions. For example, in many European countries, donuts are a traditional treat enjoyed during Carnival or Mardi Gras festivities, while in Asia, sweet and savory donuts are popular street food snacks enjoyed year-round.

[greedyapron]

16/5/2024 - Breakfast

📍 Mister Donut, Novena

Golden Chocolate ($2.50)

Very cakey kinda donut with crispy golden sugar

Romeo No.5 Coffee with milk

[formeryelpers]

EAT Bistro, 8168 Garvey Ave, Ste b, Rosemead, CA 91770

EAT Bistro is a Hong Kong style café (similar to a diner) with mostly Chinese dishes plus “Western” style breakfast items. Breakfast is served till 11:30 AM and lunch from 11:30 AM onwards. There are two distinct menus, one for breakfast and one for lunch. For breakfast, choose from porridge/congee, noodle soup, chow fun, chow mein, omelets, instant noodle in soup, sandwiches, etc. For the breakfast special, you can choose a porridge and a side dish (chow mein, vermicelli, turnip cake, rice noodle with mix sauce, Chinese donut), and your choice of hot coffee or tea. For lunch, choose from salads, sandwiches, curry, steak and seafood, baked rice, macaroni, noodle soup, porridge, fried rice, noodles, stir fries, hot pots, etc.

Preserved egg with pork porridge ($11.50) with rice noodle rolls and hot tea. It was a lot of food for a reasonable price. The bowl of rice porridge was big and the porridge was thick. It was more flavorful than average but hardly any preserved egg. The pieces of preserved egg were tiny too. The pork was marinated (it seemed very flavorful) but too salty. The porridge was topped with fresh scallions.

Rice noodle rolls with mixed sauce: very saucy and served very hot, this was good though I’ve had better. I like how they sprinkled the rolls with sesame seeds. The two sauces were a sweet hoisin sauce and a rich peanut sauce.

Pineapple buns with butter (2 for $4.50): best thing I had. The buns were crispy and sweet on top and soft on the bottom. Served warm with sliced butter sandwiched in the middle.

I didn't see HK milk tea on the Chinese side of the breakfast menu but most people there were drinking some.

Service was pretty awful. No one acknowledged me when I walked in and stood by the door for a few minutes. They forgot my rice noodle rolls and my pineapple buns. I saw patrons getting their own to go boxes and sauces. They must be regulars who know that the service is slow. The place was dirty and they used part of the dining area for storage.

Parking was easy to find in the strip mall.

3.5 out of 5 stars

By Lolia S.

[fluffyfluffysblog]

Top 5 Must-Try Treats from New York City's Dessert Franchise Scene

New York City is a melting pot of culture, diversity, and, of course, delectable treats. Amidst its bustling streets and iconic skyline, the dessert franchise scene stands out as a haven for those with a sweet tooth. From classic confections to innovative creations, here are five must-try treats that encapsulate the essence of NYC's dessert paradise:

1. Cronuts from Dominique Ansel Bakery

When it comes to iconic NYC desserts, the cronut reigns supreme. Created by pastry chef Dominique Ansel, this delectable hybrid of a croissant and a donut has garnered a cult-like following. The flaky layers of a croissant, combined with the shape and indulgence of a donut, are truly a match made in dessert heaven. The flavors change monthly, offering a delightful surprise with each visit. Be prepared to wait in line, but trust me, the heavenly taste is worth every minute.

2. Milk Bar's Compost Cookie

Christina Tosi's Milk Bar has revolutionized the dessert game with its playful and inventive treats. Among their stellar lineup, the Compost Cookie stands out as a must-try. Packed with pretzels, potato chips, coffee grounds, oats, butterscotch, and chocolate chips, this cookie is an unexpected symphony of flavors and textures. It's a perfect representation of NYC's vibrant and eclectic culinary scene.

3. Magnolia Bakery's Banana Pudding

A dessert list in NYC would be incomplete without a mention of Magnolia Bakery's iconic banana pudding. Creamy vanilla pudding combined with fresh bananas and vanilla wafers creates a nostalgic and irresistible treat. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess that will transport you back to childhood with every spoonful. Pro tip: grab an extra serving because you won't want to share!

4. Levain Bakery's Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie

Prepare your taste buds for a life-changing experience with Levain Bakery's Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie. This cookie isn't just large; it's massive in flavor. The crispy exterior gives way to a gooey, fudgy interior filled with chunks of premium chocolate and walnuts. It's the epitome of a classic chocolate chip cookie, elevated to a whole new level.

5. Serendipity 3's Frozen Hot Chocolate

While known for its whimsical décor and extravagant desserts, Serendipity 3's Frozen Hot Chocolate is a standout indulgence. Imagine a rich, velvety chocolate concoction blended into a frozen, creamy delight. Served in a giant goblet with whipped cream on top, this dessert drink is a testament to extravagance and pure indulgence.

The beauty of NYC's dessert franchise scene lies not only in these specific treats but also in the diverse options available. From gourmet bakeries to nostalgic sweet shops, the city offers something for every palate. Each dessert tells a story and represents the creativity and passion of its creators.

Visiting these iconic dessert franchises isn't just about satisfying a sweet craving; it's an experience. From the anticipation of waiting in line to the first heavenly bite, these treats encapsulate the essence of New York City's vibrant food culture.

So, whether you're a local or a visitor, exploring these top-notch dessert spots is a delightful journey through the heart and soul of NYC's dessert scene. Indulge, savor, and immerse yourself in the sweet bliss that only these iconic treats can offer.