A zesty twist
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If chocolate is your love language, Chocolate Miracle will speak to your heart. Creamy chocolate ice cream ganache, citrus gel, and nutty crisp accents come together for a dessert that keeps every bite interesting.
At Milagro, 5th floor, opposite Century Bazaar, Prabhadevi.
Call 9167779102
Cost Rs 1125
Un-bear-ably sinful
Every date night deserves a dessert worth the effort, and The Bear delivers. Crack through its bitter chocolate shell to discover sweet-and-salty gianduja and silky milk chocolate mousse inside.
At Baglami, BKC 7, INS Tower, Opposite NMACC, Bandra Kurla Complex.
Call 9833250644
Cost Rs 1045
Cocoa calling
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Monsoon and hot chocolate are a match made in heaven. Blondie’s Hottie is made with Belgian milk chocolate and topped with toasted marshmallows; precisely the kind of cosy pick-me-up you need.
At Blondie, Sant Kutir Apartments, Road Number 24, Khar West.
Call 8655661730
Cost Rs 520
Multiplied by chocolate
Pic courtesy/Sweeney
Cacao Delice layers chocolate mousse, hazelnut praline feuilletine, brownie crumbs, sugar-free dark chocolate gelato, and cocoa nibs liven up this indulgent dessert.
At Sweeney, 5th Lane, Opposite the Union Bank, Khar West.
Call 7304295000
Cost Rs 520
For the guilty pleasure
Pic courtesy/Nomou
Looking for a guilt-free chocolate fix? This plant-based chocolate gelato is creamy, intensely chocolatey, and made entirely of natural ingredients.
At Nomou, Bombay Dyeing Compound, near Siddhivinayak Temple, Prabhadevi.
Call 7666586430
Cost Rs 525 for Rs 500 gms
A tumbler of cocoa
Pic courtesy/Namma – Bangalore coffee house
Served in a traditional South Indian filter coffee tumbler, this rich hot chocolate is topped with a generous dusting of cocoa for an extra hit of bittersweet flavour and a true homely feeling.
At Namma – Bengaluru Coffee House, RTO Cross Lane, Four Bungalows, Andheri West.
Call 98976376336
Cost Rs 120 onwards
Oriental pleasures
Fancy a dessert that tastes like Bangkok? Makrut pairs an airy chocolate espuma and mousse with bright Makrut lime and black sesame for a combination that’s rich, fresh and unlike anything else.
At TOA 66, Ground Floor,
Rehmat Manzil, Veer Nariman Road, Churchgate.
Call 9920820800
Cost Rs 4500
Bite-sized joy
Small in portion, but big on flavour, these addictive chocolate macarons pair crisp almond shells with a silky dark chocolate ganache. Mind you, one is rarely enough.
At Le15 Patisserie (Available at Bandra, Juhu, Breach Candy, Shivaji Park)
Call 9769286544
Cost Rs 100
Coffee bean surprise
Pic courtesy/Moner
Nothing adds some spark to an evening like a tiramisu. Shaped like a glossy coffee bean, this version hides a silky chocolate ganache and a coffee-soaked lady finger at its centre. Crack through the shell before you start digging in.
At Moner Dessert Bar, Shop number 11, Waterfield Road, Ground Floor at Freny’s, Bandra West.
Call 7770014123
Cost R496
Spirited delight
Pic courtesy/Amaru
If you enjoy desserts with a boozy twist, don’t skip this Jack Daniel’s Matcha cake. Earthy matcha, rich chocolate and a hint of whisky come together in every bite.
At Amaru, KC Marg, General Arunkumar Vaidya Nagar, Bandra West.
Call 9833450040
Cost Rs 750
Layered obsession
Pic courtesy/The rolling pin
If the Matilda cake has always been on your bucket list, start here. This towering 48-layer cake, made with Belgian chocolate and deep dark chocolate ganache, is a dessert lover’s dream.
At The Rolling Pin, Anta Industrial Estate on Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel.
Call 46104612
Cost Rs 400
