DESSERT

Strawberry shortcake will become Florida’s state dessert after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill at the festival that celebrates the fruit.

Strawberry shortcake will become Florida’s state dessert after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill at the festival that celebrates the fruit.

In Florida, we know a thing or two about good ice cream. However, out of the numerous delicious ice cream parlors along the west and east coast of the state, only one ranks supreme. It's Dasher & Crank in Wynwood.

National Donut Day is this Friday, June 4, so, we figured, “What better way to start (or spend) your Friday than by supporting a local, South Florida-based donut shop?”

Dunkaroos has teamed up with BurgerFi to add a specialty milkshake to its’ menu at all Miami BurgerFi locations. This is the first time the nostalgic snack has ever been in shake form and is truly the first of its kind.

Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop will be relocating their Wynwood shop into a brand new space across the street that will officially open its doors on Saturday, May 15. The new, 25-seat bake shop will be located just three blocks south from the original Wynwood shop.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is adding chocolate beignets to its menu nationwide to lure consumers to its restaurants during the holiday season. The only permanent dessert on its menu is the cinnamon apple pie, but Popeyes also sells limited-time dessert offerings, which are sometimes only available regionally. Starting Monday, the beignets, which are a deep-fried pastry that Popeyes stuffed with Hershey's chocolate, are available for a limited time in three-, six- and 12-packs. The dessert is a famous staple of New Orleans, where Popeyes was founded, although the chain now is headquartered in Miami. But he said it's unlikely to surpass the success of its chicken sandwich, which was added to menus nationwide more than a year ago.