For me, it’s:
- Pie, rather than cake.
- Really creamy vanilla ice cream.
- Or gelato. I’m more open to other flavors here, too. Unless it’s Tahitian vanilla, which comes close to ambrosia.
- My wife’s really changed my mind here.
- Anything creamy, actually. Tapioca float, panna cotta, custard – she knows the long list.
- Crème brulee. Don’t tell me it’s mostly custard, not when it’s done right. And that shattery top is like walking on ice-covered puddles when we were kids. You just love to hear it crackle.
- Blueberry torte, as my wife makes it. With our own blueberries, natch. Makes a great breakfast, too.
- A hearty red wine accompanying a chunk of dark chocolate.
- Or their cousins, creampuffs or eclairs.
- Fresh strawberries, as in shortcake. (Well, you wouldn’t call that cake now, would you?) Although actually, I tend to think of this more as starting the day.
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What would you add to the list?
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Of course, this is totally unrelated to the theme. Just another thing on my mind.
That is a delightful list. I love Italian Wedding Cake, and also Rum Cake. Anything with coconut in it, especially in ice cream.
Tartuffe?
I have never tried it (had to look it up), but it certainly sounds divine. I have a sweet tooth – cakes, cookies, ice cream … and an obsession with Turkish Delight.
So much to try … so little time …
Sicilian cheese cake (‘cassatta’) or pumpkin cheese cake….It’s all about the creamy, smooth, richness!
You got it!