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Best Desserts For Fall In Los Angeles

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With the weather being as hot as it can be in October and throughout Fall, it may not feel like it, but fall is officially here. And, with it comes a new batch of festively fall desserts. It's the time of year we trade light, summer sweets for rich, deep decadence. Classic flavors like cinnamon, ginger, brown butter, and of course pumpkin start making special appearances on menus across the city. This season's best is no different, with everything from the classic pumpkin pie, to an Indian spin on pot de creme, to a deconstructed coffee cake. With a lineup like this, you'll definitely want to make sure you leave room for dessert.

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Pumpkin Ricotta Bombolini
Wildcraft
9725 Culver Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 815-8100
www.wildcraftcc.com

Pumpkin seems an obvious way to start, but the Pumpkin Ricotta Bombolini at Wildcraft is anything but obvious. Executive Chef Bryant Wigger's take on the traditional Italian donut (bombolone) is one of pure pumpkin genius, prepared with creamy ricotta and pumpkin puree surrounded by crunchy, fried dough. The tower of Italian-style donuts are served with spiced sugar and a warm chocolate ganache, adding an extra touch of love to the doughy dessert. The bar at Wildcraft also serves up seasonal drinks, like the Butter D's, with spiced infused rum, herbed butter, and brown sugar - a perfect accompaniment to put your indulgent dessert over the top.

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Baked Fuji Apple Cannelloni with Caramel Sauce & Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream
Estate
1519 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 394-7722
www.estate1519.com

Lots of apple dishes are popping up around LA right now, but for a unique take on the seasonal favorite, try the Baked Fuji Apple Cannelloni with Caramel Sauce & Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream at Estate. Like the rest of the menu, ingredients in this apple dish are locally sourced and farm-fresh. Enjoy the dessert after one of Estate's globally inspired menu items, like the Spicy Kurobuta Ramen, or BBQ Pork Short Ribs, which also features a fuji apple glaze. Estate opens for dinner at 5:00pm seven nights a week.

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Coffee Cake & Butterscotch
Ox & Son
1534 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 829-3990
www.oxandson.com

If cinnamony, crunchy coffee cake is what screams fall to you, then Ox & Son has you covered with their Coffee Cake & Butterscotch. A far cry from your grandma's coffee cake, Ox & Sons serves theirs up with shattered meringue, brown butter, smoked salt, and burnt cinnamon ice cream, making it as pretty as it is tasty. The deconstructed dessert is a restaurant favorite, and holds its own among impressive menu items like Sticky Pig Cheeks, Salt & Pepper Soft Shell Crab, and Chicken Fried Duck Confit. If you're just looking for a cool treat without all the fanfare, the burn cinnamon ice cream is also available a la carte.

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Chai-Spiced Chocolate Pot de Crème
Badmaash
108 W 2nd St. #104
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 221-7466
www.badmaashla.com

An Indian gastropub might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of fall desserts, but Badmaash's Chai-Spiced Chocolate Pot de Crème is full of quintessential fall flavors. Spiced with ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon, this pot de creme perfectly marries the traditional flavors of fall and traditional Indian cuisine. Served up in an adorably shallow mason jar, and topped with whipped cream and roasted almonds, it's hard to resist licking the jar clean. It's the perfect dessert to follow their famous butter chicken or tikka poutine. Badmaash serves lunch and dinner, feeding the masses "casual and traditional Indian flavors with DTLA swag."

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Pumpkin Pie
Urth Caffe
451 S Hewitt St.
Los Angeles, CA
(213) 797-4534
Multiple Other Locations Including West Hollywood, and Beverly Hills
www.urthcaffe.com

Los Angeles pumpkin pie enthusiasts will tell you one of the best can be found at Urth Caffe. With five different locations in LA, Urth Caffe has become the go-to place for not only their exclusive organic coffee and tea, but beautiful pastry case filled with tasty treats. Patrons love Urth's regular menu, but also their cheesecakes, cookies, and cakes. But, come fall it's all about the pumpkin pie. Served with a dollop of whipped cream, the pumpkin pie at Urth Caffe is legendary, and often sold out by mid-day. Pies are baked fresh every day, and are reasonably priced too. If you're a vegan, you're in luck as they serve a vegan option: the Victory Vegan Pumpkin Pie which is made with gluten-free crust. Pair your pie with one of over a dozen hot espresso drinks, or one of their blended ice drinks, made with no hydrogenated oil, artificial flavors, or preservatives.

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Candy Apple Float
Candy Apple Float
The Wallace
3833 Main St.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 202-6400
www.TheWallaceLA.com

This fall dessert is for the 21 and over crowd. Culver City's The Wallace restaurant puts a spirited twist on the classic candy apple with their Candy Apple Float dessert. With this dessert, caramel apple ice cream is topped with apple cider granita floats in a sea of apple whisky, cider, and ginger ale for a refreshingly naughty way to enjoy the sweet treat. Under 21 crowd fear not though as you can still indulge in one of fall's most loved flavors at The Wallace with the Southern Pecan Pie. Pastry chef Rebecca Morris' pecan pie is served up in a mini skillet with sweet potato ice cream and sage.

Article by Kellie Fell.
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