5 Sweet Treats in Manila That Every Dessert Lover Needs to Try

The true way of living la dolce vita only means digging into all of these Yummy-approved desserts! Our annual list of our 50 favorite desserts in the Metro is finally here, and we've listed down everything from sweet-and-salty cookies to custard cream-filled doughnuts. Find the full list in our upcoming October 2016 issue of Yummy magazine.

 

 

 

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1  The Delightful Miss Joyce's Fragoletta Cake

Berry-infused Swiss buttercream fills up the spaces between layers of moist chocolate sponges.  Everything is topped off with a generous serving of berries, too!

 

 

 

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2  Cookie Bar's Alfajores

Bite into buttery shortbread sandwiching a filling of sea salt dulce de leche.

 

 

 

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3  Mar Gabaldon's Bread Pudding

Slice into this thick bread pudding covered in super sticky golden syrup!

 

 

 

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4  Risa Chocolates' The Pilitas

These local buttery pili nuts dusted in a lightly sweet cocoa powder are highly addictive!

 

 

 

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5  Cupcakes by Sonja's Doughnuts

These custard cream-filled doughnuts are everything a doughnut should be: large, soft, and fluffy!