• Advertise
  • Donate
  • Write
  • Intern
  • Events
  • About
  • Contact

The Austinot

Discover Austin Texas! An Austin blog with hundreds of unique articles.

  • Things To Do
    • Things To Do This Weekend
    • Things To Do This Week
    • Things To Do This Weekend With Kids
  • Discoveries
    • Austinot Loves
    • Activities
    • Day Trips
    • Local Business
  • Food & Drink
    • Food
    • Drink
  • Entertainment
    • Events
    • Film
    • Music
    • Nightlife
    • Theatre
  • Culture
    • Arts
    • History
    • Museums
  • Et Cetera
    • Non-Profits
    • Podcast
    • Archives

7 Austin Desserts to Try Before Your New Year’s Resolution Kicks In

December 19, 2016 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

Austin Desserts

Austin is full of delicious desserts to try before your New Year’s Resolution kicks in (Credit: Bill Tucker)

What will your New Year’s resolution be? If you’re like 95 percent of the world, losing weight will be high on the list. Pack the gym, cut the carbs, dust off the Shake-Weight. It’s time to get fit.

But not now! It’s the holiday season, so why not live it up before cupcakes, pies and ice cream become strictly forbidden? Here are seven Austin desserts to try before your New Year’s resolution kicks in.

1/ Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery: Shortbread Cookies

A photo posted by Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery (@quacksbakery) on Dec 4, 2016 at 2:12pm PST

With love and respect to Austin’s vastly exploding food scene, there’s something special about this class neighborhood bakery in Hyde Park. And while nearly everything at Quack’s is on point, their shortbread cookies bring special warmth to my heart. Crispy without being brittle, flaky and beautifully decorated, these tiny treats will brighten your holiday.

Quack’s is located at 411 E. 43rd St. For full menu and hours, go to quacksbakery.com.

2/ Barley Swine: Sunflower Seed Tart

Sunflower Seed Tart at Barley Swine in Austin

The delicious Sunflower Seed Tart at Barley Swine (Credit: Bill Tucker)

Bizarre in description, but beautiful in execution, this dessert is fantastic. In short, it’s a pecan pie your friends with nut allergies can enjoy. By filling a tender tart with traditional cinnamon filling and sunflower seeds, you get the consistency of a pecan pie, without the nuts. Top it off with a dollop of homemade banana ice cream and a few drops of Meyer Lemon Curd for citrusy brightness, and this dish doesn’t even feel like cheating. Plus it’s dang pretty to look at.

Barley Swine is located at 6555 Burnet Road #400. Go to barleyswine.com for full menu and hours.

3/ Churro Co.: Campfire

Campfire Churro at Churro Co.

The Campfire is every Boy Scout’s dream come true (Credit: Churro Co.)

Ah, how I love Churro Co. With respect to all their offerings, the Campfire still makes my taste buds tap dance. It’s also perfect for this time of year. Tender yet crispy churros tossed in a graham cracker crust topped with Mexican chocolate, whipped cream and torched marshmallows? Unfairly good! And from now until the Dec. 23, they’ll be at Trail of Lights next to the bonfire. Seriously. How perfect is that?

Churro Co. is located at 1620 E Riverside Dr. Go to churrocoaustin.com for full menu and hours.

4/ Juliet: Torta Barozzi

Juliet Torta Barozzi

Juliet’s Torta Barozzi is perfect for those sensitive to gluten and craving great flavor (Credit: Bill Tucker)

Flour? Who needs flour? Juliet’s Torta Barozzi strikes a balance between delicate and decadent. A flourless chocolate cake is paired with light, airy homemade hazelnut gelato. The two stars of the dish blend beautifully, while the supporting characters of hazelnuts and to-die-for amarena cherries seal the deal. Plus, it’s gluten-free without sacrificing flavor. Yum!

Juliet is located at 1500 Barton Springs Road. For full menu and hours, go to juliet-austin.com.

5/ Irene’s: Peanut Butter Pudding

Irene's Peanut Butter Pudding

Irene’s Peanut Butter Pudding is absolutely outstanding (Credit: Irene’s)

Feel free to read that three times and let the concept wash over you. Yes, the Peanut Butter Pudding at Irene’s is as legit as it sounds. This dessert combines the finest pairing of food stuffs known to man (chocolate and peanut butter). Dash up the sweetness with a line of marshmallow fluff, add corn flakes for texture and you have a wonderful marriage of fantastic flavors. Take that, New Year’s resolution!

Irene’s is located at 506 West Ave. For hours and full menu, go to irenesaustin.com.

6/ Cow Tipping Creamery: Southern Charm Stacker

A photo posted by CTC (@cowtippingcreamery) on Dec 2, 2016 at 3:14pm PST

With all respect and love due to Amy’s, Cow Tipping Creamery is where you need to go for sensational soft serve. Navigating the insane menu of cones, shakes and toppings can be daunting, so I go straight for the recommended creations. Of these, the Southern Charm is fantastic. Your soft serve of choice (they change constantly) topped with a rum caramel sauce, honey dusted pecans, southern cracker candy and sugar. Heavenly!

Cow Tipping Creamery is located at 4715 South Lamar Blvd. For hours and full menu, go to cowtippingcreamery.com.

7/ Vince Young Steakhouse: “Forever Young” Chocolate Cake

Vince Young Steakhouse Chocolate Cake

The chocolate cake at Vince Young’s Steakhouse is simple, down-home deliciousness (Credit: Bill Tucker)

But sometimes, you just need chocolate cake. Vince Young’s version of the classic dessert looks simple, but features a number of subtle flourishes. A brushing of amaretto lends a subtle nuttiness and the cake itself is rich without being a chocolate bomb. Add some fresh whipped cream for texture, and you have down-home deliciousness.

Vince Young Steakhouse is located at 301 San Jacinto Blvd. For full menu, hours, and reservations, go to vinceyoungsteakhouse.com.

 

@BillTuckerTSP wants to know:

How are you gearing up for your New Year’s Resolution?

 

Disclosure: Vince Young Steakhouse, Barley Swine and Juliet comped my desserts for the purposes of this article. All opinions are my own.

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink

Best of The Austinot

We always have unique content on The Austinot and we love to give things away. You know, like concert tickets, gift cards, and other cool stuff. We only send out our “Best of the Austinot” newsletter twice a month. It’s where we give you a recap of our best articles and give stuff away. Interested? Subscribe to Best of The Austinot here!

Subscribe
Login
Notify of
guest
guest
0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Connect with Us

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Things to do

Things to do in Austin this week of February 20 | Fat Tuesday Crawfish Boil

10 Fun Things to do in Austin this week of February 20, 2023 include Fat Tuesday Crawfish Boil, National Margarita Day Party Bus Tour, and more!

Our top choices for things to do in Austin this Week of February 20, 2023, include Fat Tuesday Crawfish Boil, Mardi Gras Murder Mystery Dinner, National Margarita Day Party Bus Tour, and more! Austin is now among the fastest-growing metroplexes in the US! Keeping up with the growth, luckily, there’s plenty going on in Austin all days […]

Things to do in Austin with kids this weekend of February 17 | Zumba Famly Fitness Class

Top 10 things to do in Austin with kids this weekend of February 17, 2023 include Zumba Family Fitness Class, Ice Cream Art Camp, and more!

If there’s one thing about this city, it’s that there is always something going on. So, if you’re looking for fun things to do in Austin with kids this weekend of February 17, 2023, there’s plenty of fun to be had, including Zumba Family Fitness Class, Ice Cream Art Camp, Dino Days: Dino Costume Contest, and more! […]

Things to do in Austin this weekend of February 17 | Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K

11 Fun things to do in Austin this weekend of February 17, 2023 include Austin Marathon, Love Bites Haunted House, & More!

There are plenty of fun things to do in Austin this Weekend of February 17 which include Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, Love Bites: A Valentine’s Haunted House, PBR Cedar Park Chute Out, and more! Whether you’re planning a date or having fun with friends, these events and things to do in Austin this weekend may be […]

Austin Valentine's Day 2023 - Best events, parties and celebrations near you

Austin Valentine’s Day 2023 – Best events, parties and celebrations near you

Every year, it gets harder to miss the cues of Cupid’s arrival when Valentine’s Day comes around the corner. The local eateries draw chalk hearts next to their Daily Specials, arrows start sticking out of engorged heart balloons and the internet starts getting populated with V-Day Event Diaries. How do you find reliable, vetted, and […]

Huge List of Unforgettable Austin Date Spots

Date Ideas Austin – 20 romantic things to do during day and night!

Recently I found myself wrapped up in one of those fleeting moments of self-empowerment, tickled by a craving for adventure. Interested in re-entering the dating pool, but also daunted by how exhausting the process can be, I decided the only way to start dating was to cannonball in. So I created a challenge for myself: […]

Recent Posts

  • 10 Fun Things to do in Austin this week of February 20, 2023 include Fat Tuesday Crawfish Boil, National Margarita Day Party Bus Tour, and more!
  • Top 10 things to do in Austin with kids this weekend of February 17, 2023 include Zumba Family Fitness Class, Ice Cream Art Camp, and more!
  • 11 Fun things to do in Austin this weekend of February 17, 2023 include Austin Marathon, Love Bites Haunted House, & More!
  • Gluten Free Bakery Austin – Where to find gluten-free donuts, cakes, breads, & more!
  • Best Dessert in Austin – 10 Places to enjoy sweet desserts near you

Welcome to The Austinot

We are all about Austin: the vibe, the people and the uniqueness of the city. We love to explore. Get to know us! We’ll respond if you comment. Heck, we’ll probably invite you to come and hang out with us!

Follow along to help support and learn more about local businesses, artists, and events.

-The Austinot Team

Privacy Policy

Trending Posts

  • Cap City Comedy Club Is My Favorite Place in Austin and Here’s Why
  • 6 Steps to Become an Extra in Austin
  • Guide to Manor Road’s Best Bars and Restaurants
  • Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in Austin: Events, Parties & Fiestas for 2022
  • Austin Music Foundation Teaches Music’s Business Side With New Program

Copyright © 2023 · Log in

wpDiscuz