NYC’s funkiest desserts to delight the senses, from 24-layer pickle cake to chocolate ‘plant soil’

Food & Drink exclusive NYC’s funkiest desserts to delight the senses, from 24-layer pickle cake to chocolate ‘plant soil’ By Allison Lax Published April 29, 2026, 11:11 a.m. ET Summer in the Big Apple is right around the corner, and after a punishing winter with arctic temperatures and record-breaking storms, nothing sounds better than ending a fun day in the sun with a sweet treat. But rather than a typical Mister Softee cone, NYC dessert shops are offering a slew of jaw-dropping, out-there desserts that will have tourists and locals licking their lips — or maybe pursing them in confusion.

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