Top Ten Disney Desserts

This is a guest post by my friend Alexia.

We’ve gone over the top ten character meals, table service restaurants, quick service restaurants, and snacks at Walt Disney World.  This week we will discuss the top ten desserts:

1. The Kitchen Sink:  It seems like only Disney super fans know about this dessert.  It can only be found at Beaches and Cream at Disney’s Beach Club Resort.  It literally is served in a kitchen sink and includes the following: fudge topping, butterscotch topping, peanut butter topping, 1 medium banana, 1 cinnamon spice cupcake 1 angel food cupcake, 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream, 2 scoops of chocolate ice cream, 2 scoops of strawberry ice cream, 1 scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream, 1 scoop of coffee ice cream, chocolate syrup, marshmallow crème, strawberry topping, pineapple topping, 1 14-oz can of whipped cream, 1 brownie, 1 regular-sized candy bar, 4 chocolate cookies with cream filling, sliced toasted almonds, dark and white chocolate shavings, crushed chocolate cookies with cream filling, chopped jellied orange slices, milk chocolate chip morsels, peanut butter chip morsels, chocolate sprinkles, rainbow sprinkles, and maraschino cherries.  Sure it’s over the top and pricy ($29), but it’s something every Disney dessert fan should try once.  A word of advice:  Beaches and Cream is a very small restaurant and does not accept reservations.  I didn’t think that the wait would be very long because of this, and was told the wait was an hour and a half when we arrived.  Sadly, we didn’t have that much time and couldn’t try it.  Next time, I plan on calling ahead first.

2. Cupcakes:  These were also on the top ten snacks list, but they are something that Disney does right.  Again, there are too many to list, but stay tuned for a top ten cupcakes list coming soon!

3. Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake:  How can you not fall in love with this dessert based on the name alone?  This deliciousness consists of vanilla cake with toffee filling topped with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce and toffee pieces.  It can only be found at Liberty Tree Tavern in the Magic Kingdom.

4. ‘Ohana Bread Pudding:  This dessert keeps guests coming back again and again to ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Resort.  It consists of bread pudding served with vanilla ice cream and bananas.  It is served with a small container with a warm banana foster sauce to pour on top. Trust me, you’ll want to use the whole thing.

5. Grapefruit Cake:  A signature dessert that can only be found at Hollywood Brown Derby in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  If you are a grapefruit fan, this dessert is a must.  It’s a layered sweet cake with tart icing that includes yellow cake and a cream cheese and grapefruit blend frosting.

6. Maple Crème Brulee:  You can find crème brulee at many restaurants in Epcot, but Le Cellier in the Canada pavilion does it best.  It’s a simple dessert, consisting of custard and brown sugar.  It’s the hint of sweet maple syrup that sets this version apart from the rest.

7. Cinderella’s Chocolate Slipper:  This dessert is so elegant and decadent that it must be ordered a minimum of 48 hours in advance.  It is not found on regular menus and is made by the Grand Floridian Bakery.  The Royal Chocolate Slipper dessert at Cinderella’s Royal Table is a white chocolate slipper filled with chocolate mousse inside and severed with a side of fresh berries with coulis.  The chocolate slippers of the Grand Floridian restaurants (1900 Park Fare, Citrico’s, Grand Floridian Cafe, Narcoossee’s and Victoria & Albert’s) consists of a white chocolate slipper filled with cream and raspberries and served with a solid dark chocolate cup filled with chocolate mousse and shaving of white chocolate with a touch of raspberry coulis on the side.

8. Profiteroles:  These Tutto Italia specialties at Epcot consist of a pastry topped with ice cream and covered in chocolate sauce.  Let’s face it: everything is better covered in chocolate, right?

9. Cream Cheese and Pineapple Fried Won-tons:  These sweet, light, and crispy desserts can be found at Yak and Yeti’s at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.  An absolute must if you love pineapple as much as I do.

10. Baileys and Jack Daniel’s Mousse:  This is one of my personal favorites from Coral Reef in Epcot.  It is a light but rich chocolate mousse served with a caramel crisp.  It’s just the right size for a rich dessert.

What are your favorite Walt Disney World desserts?

Alexia is a Disney Vacation Specialist with Destinations in Florida.    Click here to contact her and she’ll help you find the best rates for your magical vacation!

What is your favorite Disney Dessert?