Sugar and spice and all things nice – must-try gourmet desserts

Got a sweet tooth? We’ve scoured the country for the most interesting sweet shops that specialise in a signature item, and we’re not talking ice cream and cupcakes. Ever had a peach and green chilli-flavoured doughnut? How about a frappucheesecake drink or Texas-style banana pudding-flavoured popcorn? We run down the most delicious gourmet desserts to be found in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Abu Dhabi

Molten Me

This home-grown shop specialises solely in lava cakes. Served up in small glass jars, these treats are easy to transport – and even easier to love. They come in three bases – chocolate, white chocolate and red velvet – and are filled with a variety of flavours that includes almond, lemon, pistachio, coconut, hazelnut, marshmallow and peanut butter. The liquid filling oozes when you dig into these moist, warm desserts.

Dh20 per jar. Molten Me is in Darwish Tower on Muroor Road in Abu Dhabi. A second location is scheduled to open in March in Dubai in Wasl Vita. Visit www.moltenme.com

Love Doughnuts

This family-run sweet shop offers gourmet doughnuts in flavours we’re sure you’ve never thought of before. While you will see typical flavours such as Boston creme, glazed and chocolate, it’s much more fun to try the exotic ones – green tea and black pepper, or peach and green chillies, anyone? The shop also sells excellent handmade gelato.

Dh14 per doughnut. Love Doughnuts is in Abu Dhabi on Muroor Road and World Trade Center Mall. Expansion plans include London and Dubai. Visit www.lovedoughnuts.com

Original article by Stacie-Overton Johnson

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Sugar and spice and all things nice – must-try gourmet desserts