I always keep a pack Nunu's Hot Chocolate Shavings ($15) in my pantry because: 1) they satisfy a good winter hot chocolate craving; you never know when the snow and wind will hit in this crazy weather, and 2) the chocolate shavings are just as addictive when devoured plain, spooned up straight from the bag. More

Seven layered paper-thin crepes and plenty of fluffy cream, pure and barely sweetened with sugar, between each layer. More

It's a teardrop-shaped creation, equal parts milk chocolate mousse and pistachio mousse. More

They're tall, fluffy pancakes rich with grated coconut and crisp tops and bottoms, warm off the griddle. It's a brunch dish, but plays a role closer to that of a dessert. More

The Flourless Chocolate Cake ($6) at Balthazar Bakery may not be as proper as their canelé or classic French pastries, but it is perfect in its own little way, dark chocolate through and through. More

My single favorite cupcake at Molly's Cupcakes is not quite a cupcake in the traditional sense. More

At Cafe China on 37th Street, you'll want to finish your Sichuan meal with a cooling dessert of rice balls in bath of fermented sweet rice soup, also known as rice wine soup. The smaller orbs are simply tang yuan, glutinous mochi-like rice balls, barely sweetened and enjoyed primarily for their chewy texture. More

For the holidays, all the locations of Financier Patisserie are offering Yule Logs in four different flavors—Coffee, Praline, Chocolate and Grand Marnier. Call me boring, but chocolate is my favorite, a tidy roll polished in buttercream and crisp meringue. More

We can feast on apple desserts all year round, but they seem especially appropriate during the colder months. From classic tarte tatins to fancier versions found at restaurants, from apple milkshakes to apple butter-laced sundaes, pastry chefs in the city do all sorts of things. Check out ten apple desserts we love this holiday season. More

You have until Christmas Eve to indulge in Stollen from Momofuku Milk Bar. This is the second year they're offering stollen at the Union Square Holiday Market (not available at other Milk Bar locations), and at $7 for a whole loaf, it's also an excellent deal. More