Jeremy Malanka is skeptical of anyone without a sweet tooth
TO ME it’s dubious when people claim not to have a sweet tooth. I love chocolate, cheesecake, custard, sorbet, gelato, whipped cream and tiramisu. I am a self-proclaimed expert of the post-dinner treat. So, naturally I am quite the skeptic of the anti-sweet teeth.
The first stop on my tour may come as a surprise, because Kooma are primarily known for their sushi. However, they have a knockout of a dessert. Their housemade, ginger ice cream with fresh slivers of ginger is wrapped in poundcake, tempura-battered and deep fried. What? Yes. Ginger ice cream just sounds sensual, and I want a second date with this deep-fried experience.
Iron Hill is one of the most consistent dining experiences West Chester has to offer. So, obviously they would never skimp on dessert. My favorite is the the double chocolate hill. A giant piece of chocolate cake oozing with warm ganache and peanut butter, finished with housemade vanilla ice cream. I would like my future wedding cake to ooze with ganache and peanut butter. In fact, all cakes should ooze.
It’s great when my favorite places to drink also offer a heavenly dessert. Ram’s Head has their unbelievable beer list and a couple of desserts worth trying. A warm brownie topped with marshmallow ice cream in a waffle cone and drizzled with chocolate and peanut butter. Amazing to drink with Yard’s Love Stout, it’s perfection on a plate that screams, “Happy hour and four spoons!”
Landmark continues the American tradition with large desserts. The largest is their Americana sundae, served in a giant martini glass. Classic vanilla paired with cinnamon and butterscotch ice creams, piled high with walnuts and cherries and, of course, whipped cream. For something smaller I love their dessert bites sundae with fried brownies and fried dough balls, filled with bananas foster and served with vanilla ice cream melting around the bites. There’s nothing better to alleviate dessert cravings than simply caving in.
If you’re just looking for ice cream, definitely check out Scooped on the corner of High and Miner. It’s locally made, organic ice cream with seasonally changing flavors. My favorite is birthday cake. For frozen yogurt Kiwi is the one and only, and with more than 20 toppings it’s a no-brainer. D’Ascenzo’s Gelato has closed for the season, but check them out next spring with their house-rolled waffle cones and the best gelato in the borough. My favorite in a waffle cone? Raspberry Cabernet sorbet and dark chocolate gelato. Holy cow and raspberries.
With so many delicious options in our wonderful borough, anybody who tells you they’re “not that into sweets” is full of it… and I don’t mean with ganache and peanut butter.
