Contributed by Info Guru Oliver VanDervoort

When someone is looking to satiate their sweet tooth, there are times when you want to go a little above and beyond.

Designer desserts can be those that taste really good and are also the cream of the crop in the sweets world. Sometimes these treats can be something made just for you or the special someone in your life.

1. Gourmet Ice Cream

Gourmet ice cream is one way to go when looking for top of the line desserts. Get something that’s even more along the lines of “designer” when you create custom ice cream flavors in personalized cartons celebrating events such as someone’s birthday.

2. Cheesecake

How could any list of designer desserts be complete without one of the most indulgent, delicious baked goods every to grace a plate? Yes, I am speaking of the cheesecake. That marvelous melt-in-your-mouth confection that makes even the strictest dieter forget all about calories and dig in.

3. Fruit Cake

Speaking of cake, fruitcake has gotten a bad wrap around the holidays, but if you are going with designer cakes these should be at the top of the list and can actually be eaten all year long.

4. Citrus Pies

There is nothing better after a great meal than to get a slice of something citrus-y like Key Lime pie or Lemon Meringue pie. The sweet and tart mixed together makes this great, the things that can be done with the toppings and the add-ins means

5. Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cookies are always a great dessert and you can go the designer route and get some top of the line chocolate chip cookies when you are feeling your high class sweet tooth kicking in.

6. Brownies

Brownies are one of those baked delights that can satisfy any designer dessert craving because they come in so many different flavors. You can go with the more traditional chocolate or pick out a mix of flavors of fruity deliciousness.

7. Cakes

There are all kinds of high end cakes you can grab if you want to be on the cutting edge. Black Forest cake or a Blackout cake are two of the top designer models. You can also choose a high end but more traditional chocolate frosted cake that will still impress friends and neighbors alike.

8. Brittles & Toffees

Brittles and toffees are in the same family of designer sweets because they bring a little more crunch thanks to the addition of sugar coated nuts. Adding chocolate and something besides peanuts can change this tasty treat up to your liking.

9. Fudge

Like brownies, gourmet fudge is one of those great designer desserts because there are so many different taste combinations you can come up with. Go with the more traditional chocolate, or something fruitier or a combination. The choices are almost endless.

10. Truffles

Chocolate truffles are a fantastic way to go when you are wanting a high end piece of candy at the end of a long day. There are plenty of different kinds of this dessert to choose from so any sweet tooth can be well satisfied.

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