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4 Desserts Everyone in Miami Needs to Try

Miami is home to some of the most incredible food, drinks, and desserts you'll ever have. From classics to multi-cultural cuisines and experimental treats, there's a wide range of must-have desserts and sweet eats when you're in town.

Here are some of the most popular, highly-rated and regarded items that you can try, including:11

The Abuela Maria Ice Cream at Azucar Ice Cream Company 

If there's one flavor you try when you head down to Azucar during your tour of Little Havana, it's the iconic Abuela Maria ice cream. With guava, cream cheese, crackers, and the most refreshing soft-serve scoops to keep you hooked, this dessert is a dream come true on a hot Miami afternoon. It's perfect for when you're tired of walking around the beautiful streets of Little Havana and need something refreshing to get you through the day, cool off, and catch up on some much-needed conversation.

The Rich and Delicious Pavlova Cake at Piononos 

What's more delicious than a dose of pavlova cake with fresh fruits, fluffy cream, and a melt-in-your-mouth texture? Nobody does it better than Piononos, as they use the freshest fruit to create this divine dessert. You’ll have the option to choose between dulce de leche and Nutella filling, the cake comes with a walnut meringue base and strawberry toppings.

Get a slice or two when you're in the area, and we promise you won't regret it.

The Mouth-watering Michy's Bread Pudding from Café La Trova 

Rum, chocolate, and oranges—that's the range of flavors you get in a single bite of Michy's Bread Pudding at the Café La Trova. The chocolate base comes with orange rind and raisins soaked in special Cuban rum. It's an explosion of flavors and textures, and you'd be missing out if you didn't order this after lunch or dinner.  

The Award-Winning Key Lime Pie from Joe's Stone Crab

Finally, we come to another divine classic. The key lime pie at Joe's Stone Crab is one of the most talked-about and sought-after desserts on their menu. There is no way you could come to Miami and not devour a slice—or five—of this fluffy, citrusy delight that comes with a thick, creamy base, a soft, chewy crust, and a topping of fresh whipped cream. It's your very own slice of heaven! 

Bet your mouth is watering at the thought of digging into these desserts, huh? You've got to get your hands on them ASAP!

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