Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2021

21 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.VOICEofMPpodcast.com chocolate brownies; pavlova nests filled with passion fruit compote and fresh berries; and RumChata cakes soaked in tres leches and topped with fresh cream and an imported Amareno cherry. What more could you possibly ask for from your Valentine? For a lighter spin on Valentine’s desserts, stop by Sena Café and indulge in one – or a dozen – of their delightful chocolate-covered strawberries. Sena always carries a wide variety of enchanting desserts that would make the perfect end to any romantic evening, from red velvet cupcakes to heart-shaped macarons, velvety slices of cheesecake and yummy pies. With such a beautiful selection, you’re sure to find your sweetheart’s favorite delicacy in their pastry case. Classic conversation hearts lose their chalky texture and get a serious flavor upgrade at Bakies , where mouth- watering almond shortbread cookies don sweet sayings to woo your crush. Available in a range of sizes and price points, Bakies even offers mini versions of these sweet treats, pre-packaged and perfect to send to school with your little one. If you’re looking for something a bit more custom, owner Gail Holdcraft has dreamed up a way for you to tell your love story through cookies, decorating a series of treats with stick figures and hearts that will win over even the most Valentine’s-averse partner. In fact, Bakies recently helped a groom-to-be pop the question via cookies. Sounds like a couple destined for a sweet life. Saveurs du Monde ups the ante on Valentine’s Desserts by offering a fun promotion for couples – kiss your sweetheart at the register and you’ll receive a free cup of coffee with your order – the perfect way to start or end Valentine’s Day. Coffee isn’t all you’ll find at this classic French pastry shop; Saveurs du Monde will be offering all sorts of holiday-themed decadence, from shiny vanilla mousse, white chocolate and raspberry domes set on shortbread cookies to beautifully decorated cheesecakes accented by crispy macarons. The “Tonight is Ours” dessert board from WunderBaker is pure art, if art were made with sugar, flour and chocolate. Sena Café offers an abundance of adorable Valentine’s bites. Delicious almond shortbread cookies with sweet, customized sayings from Bakies. Saveurs du Monde takes cheesecake to another level with macaron adornments and an artistic finish. lowcountry cuisine