ÜBER SWEET DESSERTS ICE CREAM OVERFLOWIN’, NUTELLA STUFFIN’, AND HONEY DRIPPIN’ DESSERT OVERLOAD WRITTEN BY: S. ALICEN REYNOLDS
4 DOLE WHIP / DOLE WHIP FLOAT FUN FACT: You know that pineapple ice cream magic you thought you could only get at Disneyland? They've got 'em right here at Lappert's and yes, they're just as ahhhhmazing! Soft serve cone, cup or as a float – get one of each!
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SALTED CARAMEL NITRO INFUSED ICE CREAM
CHAMPAGNE SORBET
DEEP FRIED CHEESECAKE
FUN FACT: One of the most Insta-worthy places in the desert, Ice Cream & Shop[pe] had us with their already cute gift shop, selfie-worthy backdrops and their instafamous #PalmSpringsIsBetter neon hashtag sign, but their champagne sorbet too. Champagne! Sorbet! Hashtag #YESSSSS!
FUN FACT: Year after year, Wang’s wins a spot on the coveted '10 Best' list. Could it be their Top Shelf happy hour? Their Pan Asian Cuisine? Their commitment to community? Karaoke? Whatever you're coming to Wangs for, make sure you try this delicious, one of a kind dessert in the desert.
Ice Cream & Shop[pe] Arrive Hotel 1551 N Palm Canyon Dr, Ste A Palm Springs, CA 92262 760.507.4005 www.icecreamandshop.com
Wang’s In the Desert 424 S Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262 760.325.9264 www.wangsinthedesert.com
FUN FACT: Nitroinfusions isn't your typical ice cream shop, it's more of an experience. This freshly made ice cream is frozento-order using liquid nitrogen right before your eyes. The difference? It's smoother and creamier than store bought. We recommend their #1 best seller, Salted Caramel. Nitroinfusions 78010 Main St, Ste 108 Old Town La Quinta, CA 92253 760.771.0700 www.nitroinfusions.com
A Decadent Dream Come True Ò Le Paon Restaurant is an elegant and upscale dining experience for couples, special occasions or for anyone seeking a memorable night out. Although the dessert menu here is extraordinary and I highly suggest ordering one (or three!) of everything, it's their famous Raspberry Souffle that has my mouth watering just thinking about it. "Tastes like Paris." "To Die For." Those are the things I think I actually heard myself saying out loud as I was licking the crumbs off the bottom of the souffle dish. Made with the freshest of fresh ingredients, this fluffy, ultra decadent, dream come true is made mostly from raspberries and sugar. It puffs over the rim ever so perfectly and is golden brown on top yet pink all over. Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar and the famous R logo atop, it's very reasonably priced at just $12. Le Paon Restaurant 73399 El Paseo Ste 200, Palm Desert, CA 92260 760.610.5320 | www.lepaonfrenchcuisine.com 48 LOCALE MAGAZINE
Lappert's Ice Cream 130 N Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262 760.325.1717 www.lapperts.com
5 WALNUT TURTLE PIE FUN FACT: Flemings may be famous for its steaks and upscale dinners, but you haven't lived until you've tried their ultra-decadent signature dessert, the Walnut Turtle Pie. It's rich, gooey and oh-so-chocolatey. Flemings Steakhouse 71800 CA-111 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 760.776.6685 www.flemingssteakhouse.com
6 APPLE HAND PIE FUN FACT: Served with whipped cream, this is a melt-in-your-mouth treat. It will taste just like grandma’s house, but better! Cheeky's Palm Springs 622 N Palm Canyon Palm Springs, CA 92262 760.327.7595 www.cheekysps.com
Cake Shake What do you get when you combine an already amazing milkshake by Great Shakes with the equally amazing Pillsbury Funfetti cake mix? You get a party in your mouth, that's what! A perfectly blended shake with a smooth, rich, creamy texture with pops of color throughout are just part of what makes this shake one of the most incredible desserts in Palm Springs. Great Shakes has gone and done it again with this delectable delight that partners their vanilla ice cream with Funfetti cake mix. As if that wasn't already enough, they even mix in the super yummy Pillsbury pudding mix just like the pudding that comes in the make-at-home cake mix you know and love. But wait, there's more—then they top it with plenty of colorful sprinkles and even one of their famous mini donut rings. Sometimes, they even have the mini donuts with sprinkles on 'em which makes this babe even more vibrant. I mean, hello, you donut even understand how delicious this shake is already and then there's a tasty donut? Mmmmm. Decadent dreams really do come true! Great Shakes 160 S Palm Canyon Dr Ste A Palm Springs, CA 92262 760.327.5300 www.greatshakes.com
7 TOFFEE SHAKE FUN FACT: Brandini Toffee, now famous for it's gourmet toffee candies started just a few years ago as a way to make a lil' extra cash. Cheers to this small business who now boasts a third storefront and recently added dreamy, creamy milkshakes to their menu. Brandini Toffee Shop 132 S. Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262 760.200.1598 www.brandinitoffee.com
8 WARM VALRHONA CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE FUN FACT: This swanky eatery may be well known for its romantic atmosphere and sophisticated dining but did you know they offer gondola rides to and from the restaurant? As if that wasn't enough to woo me then they went and slayed it with this oozy chocolate lusciousness. Mmmm, swoon. Rockwood Grill at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa 74855 Country Club Dr Palm Desert, CA 92260 760.341.2211 www.marriott.com