We share an awesome list of the finest desserts in Pune, some of which are totally unique and you would not find them anywhere else in the city except at these places.
They make their own ice creams and they are probably the best in the city, considering that they are a standalone fine-dine restaurant.
Try the Bailey’s or the Nilgiri Vanilla Bean Icecream, they can even make Sundaes out of your chosen ice cream and top it up with waffle crisps, caramel sauce and a whole bunch of other condiments.
The other desserts include Salty Caramel and Banana Cheesecake and Sambuca Flambéed Crème Brulee. For every day, they have "dessert of the day" which keeps changing.
French pastry, cheesecakes, tiramisu and some other good options are truly indulgent.
The Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake with Blood Orange Jelly and Almond Biscuit, is something unique and nicely done. This smooth mousse is really decadent and the bitter chocolate with orange has a nice play of flavours. If you like something fruity and refreshing, try the Mojito Mousse Cake that is a mix of lemon mousse, mint gel and a hazelnut cake base.
These guys started selling hot donuts and coffee. Some of their donuts are the best sellers even today. The Espresso Donut is a really nice one, crème filled donut that has a strong espresso icing finished with some chocolate sauce. They even have a White Chocolate and Coconut Donut that is filled with fruity jam inside. T
he other good and seasonal ones include Mango and Strawberry made with fresh fruit and their jams. The dessert counter also has small cakes which include Red Velvet, a classic baked cheesecake amongst others.
This place is for the health frenzy people and for conscious eaters. The haven for sugar-free and guilt-free desserts. The Valrhona Chocolate Pie with Ragi crust is a really nice dessert, something that you should not miss. Other desserts include Coconut Oil and White Chocolate Truffles with Matcha Dust, a caramel cake that is gluten-free and a whole lot more. A wide range of Smoothie Bowls churned from fresh berries, topped with nuts also counts as a great sweet something.
Something sassy? Something fun? Here it is! The great juxtaposition of modern French desserts and the USA style cakes is seen here.
The Chocolate and Caramel Mousse Cake is a great marriage of strong and sharp flavours, with sweet after taste of course. Then you have the decadent Red Velvet and Chocolate Cakes on the menu which hit the spot well. If you want something warm, the Sticky Pudding is really nice one, that is topped with candied ginger, caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream alongside.
The very elaborate pastry case at the Westin Pune offers a wide range of cakes, pastries and really nice artisan chocolates as well.
With over 4 types of cheesecakes, few mousse cakes, some classics and cupcakes, you are really spoilt for choice. Try the Oreo Cheesecake that is a very well balanced and offers good crunch amidst eating. The artisan Bon-Bons are made with nice Belgian chocolate and filled with various types of ganache and fillings.
This is the place that will take you to nostalgia, talk about Decadent Chocolate Cake or the Crème Caramel they are all done to finesse and very simply done.
The best part is that they taste fantastic and you will be transported to an era of the 90s when you would have first tried all of the desserts which are available here. One of the spiked desserts includes Chocolate Cake with Rum.
Taking things to the next level, the cutting Chai is served as a Chai Icecream here, topped with brandy snap, ginger crumb and white chocolate.
The other desserts include Chocolate and Hazelnut Mousse Cake which is served with chocolate crumble and caramel sauce. The Japanese Cotton Soft Cheesecake is a nice one if you want something mild and fruity, it comes with a raspberry sauce, some cacao nibs on the plate that breaks the monotony well.
Manish has been a Food Photographer, Stylist, Consultant and a Pastry Chef for a long time. His experiences with travel have inspired him to write about food, cultures, cuisines & experiences across the world. He has had his own E-Magazine in the past and some notable contributions to The Times Group and a few other publications. He is massively inspired by the Indian produce of Coffee & Theobroma Cacao, something that he loves to promote and talk more about.
