We find it necessary to review multiple desserts at Serendipity 3 because it's generated so much buzz based on its long-anticipated opening, NYC pedigree, and prime location in the former Nathan's space. Out of several Serendipity 3 desserts, the carrot cake sundae impressed me the most, and I'm not a big fan of carrot cake.
The carrot cake sundae starts simple at the bottom and increases the novelty and decadence toward the top. Scoops of vanilla and butter-pecan ice cream start the party at the bottom of the bowl. A piece of carrot cake slides on top of that. Drizzles of maple-walnut and white-chocolate fudge crown this monument to humankind's search for greatness. It is served with a pool of chocolate fudge surrounding the base of the bowl. The end result is unique, and blends the flavors and textures masterfully, at least if you like nuts in a sundae.
The carrot cake is velvety smooth, moist and flavorful. Its cream-cheese frosting is better than average, and the maple-walnut and white-chocolate fudge add delightful flavor and texture elements. The added touch of fudge on the bottom provides you an opportunity to alter this mixture to your taste. Note that the carrot cake has a large volume of nuts throughout, which is somewhat uncommon. Overall, this dish had too many nuts for my taste. It still deserves our divine rating, because anyone who likes this amount of nuts would surely rate it so.
3150 M St. NW Washington, DC 20007
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