Put Down The Cheesy Pick-Up Line. Pick Up The Red Velvet Cheesecake.
We’ve got a massive crush on Milk Bar over here at Kitchen Critic, but can you blame us? Dubbed “one of the most exciting bakeries in the country” by Bon Appétit, Milk Bar transforms nostalgic treats into whimsical, rule-breaking desserts that make every other dessert pale in comparison.
To celebrate the most romantic holiday of the year, the award-winning bakery is releasing three very sexy, VERY limited edition treats that urge you to indulge your senses and set the mood — whether you’re sharing with your best-friend, your crush, or just treating yourself (you deserve it).
But we’re getting ahead of ourselves here. If you’re a Milk Bar newbie, here’s what you need to know:
The DL on Milk Bar
It all started in 2008, when head chef and dessert mastermind Christina Tosi opened the first Milk Bar location in New York City’s East Village. Since then, it’s expanded to over a dozen locations across the US and even Toronto, amassing a cult following that includes celebrities like tv personality Chrissy Tiegen and supermodel Karlie Kloss.
Milk Bar is a place where you can be a kid again and enjoy the butter-filled, sugar-packed, no-holds-barred desserts your mom used to make (just made by an award-winning pastry chef). Think cookies stuffed with potato chips and pretzels, funfetti cake, and pies made mostly of butter. Milk Bar is committed to making dessert more fun than fancy — the way dessert (and love) is supposed to be.
Drop. Dead. Delicious… And Delivered To Your Door
Don’t fret if you don’t live near a Milk Bar store. Ain’t no mountain high enough to keep these treats from you: they offer nationwide, next-day delivery on all orders. Plus, you can schedule delivery for any date you want, up to 30 days out.
We know from experience that Milk Bar’s limited-release products usually sell out in a matter of days. If there’s a treat you’re eyeing for your sweetie, we’d strongly suggest pre-ordering it before it’s too late.
Now light a candle, dim the lights, and enter The Love Shop:
Red Velvet Cheesecake
Red velvet and cheesecake are classics on their own… but like any good relationship, they’re 10x better together. Milk Bar’s Red Velvet Cake is a show-stopper: the perfectly-moist, double chocolate red velvet cake is layered with red velvet frosting and creamy cheesecake filling, then crowned in red velvet cake crumbs. All you need for a perfect date night is this cake and two forks.
Red Velvet Truffles
A bite-sized version of the cake, these Red Velvet Truffles will wow WAY more than a dozen roses. The filling is made with a luscious blend of red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting, and chocolate chips. Then, Milk Bar ups the ante by coating each truffle in a thin white chocolate shell and red velvet cake crumbs. Pro tip: send these to your crush. Cheesecake truffles are 100% better than cheesy pickup lines.
Fudgy Frosting Squares
Update: as of 2/16, the Fudgy Frosting Squares are sold out! Forget the goofy heart-shaped box of chocolates. Milk Bar’s Fudgy Frosting Squares were made for pleasure seekers. The out-of-the-box chocolates come in three flavors: rich, decadent Double Dark Chocolate, festive Birthday Cake packed with rainbow sprinkles, and Milk Chocolate Cereal Milk, complete with a cornflake crunch. This v-day, indulge and eat frosting with your hands.
Unlike true love, these treats won’t last forever. Whether gifting, sharing, or self-loving, head to The Love Shop now to order Milk Bar’s newest limited edition desserts, and enjoy free shipping on any order over $80.