On National Dessert Day happening on October 14th, indulge your sweet tooth with delectable treats from local spots in New Orleans like Mile High Pie or a classic slice of creamy Strawberry Shortcake. There’s no better way to celebrate the day than with these top desserts.
Jack Rose | Mile High Pie
Bringing an eclectic and exciting dining experience to New Orleans’ Garden District, Jack Rose invites visitors to savor the Mile High Pie during National Dessert Day.
Served at what was known as the Caribbean Room, the famed Mile High Pie has been the favorite dessert for generations and generations of guests at the Pontchartrain Hotel.
This elaborate three-tier pie consists of layers of chocolate, vanilla, and peppermint ice cream made in-house, topped with meringue, and finished with a chocolate drizzle.
The Bower | Strawberry Shortcake
Located in New Orleans’ Lower Garden District, The Bower has a new seasonally-driven menu and a zodiac-inspired cocktail menu.
During National Dessert Day, satisfy your sweet tooth with Chef Marcus’ Strawberry Shortcake.
Created with farm-fresh ingredients from partner farm Sugar Roots, the Strawberry Shortcake includes a buttermilk thyme biscuit and house-made whipped cream.
Osteria Lupo | Brown Butter-Bay Semifreddo
Since opening its doors earlier this year, Osteria Lupo has become one of the hottest new spots in New Orleans.
On National Dessert Day, while savoring your meal, be sure to indulge in the delectable Brown Butter-Bay Semifreddo: a culinary masterpiece crafted with guava caramel, Swiss cake, and a luscious chocolate “magic shell.”
Compére Lapin | Zeppole
When in New Orleans, dining at the award-winning restaurant Compére Lapin, helmed by James Beard award-winning Chef Nina Compton, is a must.
Her robust dishes meld the flavors of her Caribbean upbringing and love for French and Italian cuisine while highlighting the Gulf and Louisiana’s beautiful indigenous ingredients.
During National Dessert Day, indulge in Nina’s famed Zeppole with rum caramel for the perfect ending to the meal.
Tujague’s | Crème brûlée
Celebrate National Dessert Day in style at iconic Tujague’s.
The second oldest restaurant in New Orleans serves up a delectable Crème brûlée.
Created by Executive Chef Gus Martin, the creamy custard dessert with caramelized sugar crust is sure to tantalize the palate.