Three to eat: Doing the dessert dance at Taste of Edmotnon - Edmonton Journal

Sampling at numerous booths can be hazardous; I recommend pacing yourself.

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The dessert category is tricky as it’s hard to eat a lot of dessert without feeling a bit sick. Sampling at numerous booths can be hazardous; I recommend pacing yourself.

1. Gelato, assorted flavours, Little Bear Gelato (4 tickets, Booth 33)

Ice cream in the summer is a no-brainer, and this locally-owned gelateria is one of the best in the city. With choices ranging from salted caramel to Belgian chocolate, the only issue here is which one to order. Sorbet is also on hand for those who avoid dairy. If you like waffle cones, add an extra ticket, but for sharing, the 4-ticket cup with two spoons is best.

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2. Cheesecake on a stick, banana split, The Cheesecake Cafe (4 tickets, cart on the southwest side of City Hall)

This dish gets my vote for best-looking dessert at Taste of Edmonton. It’s also easy to eat without making a huge mess, and had a great texture plus a tasty base of chocolate crumbs. The flavour of the cheesecake itself, however, was too mild to be memorable, and the chocolate coating was more of a package for the cake than a sweet treat.

3. Bombolini Caramelie, Fantasia Caffee (2 tickets, booth 27)

The word bombolini is just so much fun, don’t you think? And make no mistake, these little nuggets of sweet joy live up to their playful pronunciation. Pillowy soft and dripping with caramel, they are also good value; parents in the crowd could easily buy one order and two children would be very happy.

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