There’s nothing quite like a blaring football game and a kitchen full of dishes to inspire you to indulge in the finer things in life: pies, cupcakes, and other sweet treats. So after covering the best pies in Bergen County, we have eaten ourselves silly yet again to give you another 8 of the best Thanksgiving desserts to eat this holiday. Now put on those stretchy pants and enjoy!
If you're looking for that wow-factor to round out your Thanksgiving dessert table then Palermo’s Bakery's Turkey Cake will fit the bill (and feed a hungry group of 10) ($25.99, order by Monday November 21st, 201-641-1654, 187 Main St, Ridgefield Park)
In our eyes authentic Italian market Stella Artisan can do no wrong. And they don't disappoint with their European-inspired version of holiday treats- namely their sublime apple cider donuts and perfectly flavored Pumpkin Gelato Cake, either. ($2.50 per donut, $58 Gelato Cake, order by November 21st for pickup, 201-857-2677, 18 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood)
If creamy cheesecake is your thing then small but mighty La Tabatiere's French style pumpkin cheesecake will have you savoring every bite, trust us. ($28, order by Tuesday morning, November 22nd, 201-767-2545, 303 Herbert Ave, Closter)
Glaze never ceases to amaze. And this season it's in the form of it's pecan pie, apple cider, pumpkin glazed donuts. But their special Sweet Potato Donut (pictured)– filled with sweet potato souffle, topped with sweet potatoes, cranberries and toasted marshmallows had us at hello. ($2.50/donut, minimum order of 6 per flavor, must be reserved a day in advance, 201-483-8634, 358 River Rd, New Milford)
Not only did Sweet Love & Cake take the cake at our best cake in Bergen County contest, but baker Nicole Morano knows how to make a sublime Pumpkin Whoopie Pie too apparently, perfect for grabbing little hands. ($2.50/each, minimum of a dozen, orders must be received by Monday, November 21st, 201-857-0279, 216 Rock Rd, Glen Rock)
New Rutherford sweet shop Erie Bakery has us drooling over their Instagram on the daily, including this classic pumpkin pie available to order with or without the torched marshmallow. ($28, order by Sunday, November 20th 3pm, 201-460-0073, 10 Franklin Pl, Rutherford)
Sogno Coffeehouse & Creperie is serving up this S'mores Pumpkin Cheesecake and let's just say we couldn't stop at just one. (full size feeds 2-3 people, $6.00, order a day in advance, 201-497-3628, 425 Broadway, Westwood)
If you ask us to choose our favorite of Aunt Mia's Cookies (which include their seasonal apple crumb, blueberry crumb and Candy Corn flavors) we'd probably cry, because sampling each little bite of these fresh baked goodies is the fun, right? (25 cookies per pound, $18/lb, same day pickup available but pre-order is preferred, 845-680-2440, 36 Orangetown Shopping Center, Orangeburg, NY)
