Tasteless desserts on the buffet

[missouri mike]

Has anybody else noticed this? They look great, but, are tasteless. Am I grabbing the wrong desserts from the buffet? Is this just a European (or somewhere else) thing? Maybe I eat way too many Milky Ways...lol.

[vacruizer]

I've always thought the same thing. I don't even bother with them anymore. I either get ice cream, or just have dessert in the main dining room at night.

[golfadj]

Most not as good as they look.

 

One exception is the key lime pie they have for lunch. Best dessert they make.

[John Reid]

I find this true for all the cruises I have taken on Carnival, RCI, Princess, and HAL. The desserts on display look great but are fairly tasteless. Agree with previous poster, MDR or ice cream.

[jimw]

Been tasteless since the '80s at least---never had the key lime pie, I will look for it! Thanks!

[TeresaJ]

I agree too. I like MDR desserts but not in the buffet.

 

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[seannyice81]

The cheesecake just isn't cheesecake... Even the office-building-sized one they serve in the steakhouses.

 

The key lime pie was good. Most of the time the cakes are good, but some have an odd texture.

[mrpayroll]

Most not as good as they look.

 

One exception is the key lime pie they have for lunch. Best dessert they make.

 

I agree. Tried the key lime pie on last cruise....Will be looking for it on further cruises.

[sharecruises]

Key lime is pretty good, and the dulce de leche cheesecake is good IMHO

 

the various "cakes" and "tortes" are most often dry and tasteless

the "mousse" desserts are like whipped jello ?

 

I actually found most of the buffet to be pretty bad, I preferred fish and chips, Iguana or the sinful greasy but good Guy's burgers

 

Desserts in dining room were delicious every night - yum

[zoncom]

True on Celebrity also.But they have free excellent homemade ice cream/sorbet all day and evenings.Love to see more pies on cruise ships.

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[Vanessa L]

Agree 100%! I have no idea how they can make something look so good and be so tasteless! It baffles the mind! :eek:

[SadieN]

99% of the desserts do taste lousy.

 

Usually the apple cake, served at embarkation is very good. Ecpecially when it is still frozen, lol.

 

Except for fruit I've almost given up on desserts.

 

Though the chocolate cake from room service is extremely good.

[Aplmac]

One exception is the key lime pie they have for lunch. Best dessert they make.

Their freshly-baked Cookies are always very nice!!

 

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[meatball_nyc]

Agreed. Had the cheesecake on the Miracle a few years ago and it was not very good.

 

 

 

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[Florissouri]

Has anybody else noticed this? They look great, but, are tasteless. Am I grabbing the wrong desserts from the buffet? Is this just a European (or somewhere else) thing? Maybe I eat way too many Milky Ways...lol.

 

No, it's hard to find a desert that tastes as good as it looks on a cruise ship. You would think something like Mango Moose Cake will burst with flavor, but it's a bland as it can be. Jello No-Bake Cheesecake is better than what passes for cheesecake on a cruise ship.

[dolittle]

I find this true for all the cruises I have taken on Carnival, RCI, Princess, and HAL. The desserts on display look great but are fairly tasteless. Agree with previous poster, MDR or ice cream.

This is right on and throw in X ,one of the best things about Disney cruise line was the desserts but the rest of the food was so-so.

[DeSaxMan13]

No, it's hard to find a desert that tastes as good as it looks on a cruise ship. You would think something like Mango Moose Cake will burst with flavor, but it's a bland as it can be. Jello No-Bake Cheesecake is better than what passes for cheesecake on a cruise ship.

 

Amen. They brought out my "cheesecake" and I laughed. I thought it was a joke. I don't know if they just don't care or don't understand a real cheesecake.

[Colorado Kat]

I do treat myself to dessert nightly. But if I get something that doesn't taste good, I try to stop eating immediately.

 

I will have to look for the Key Lime pie. I love lime!

[KPfromCT]

I agree about their chocolate chip cookies!! They are the BOMB!!!! Overall, I am not really a desert person, but I always save room in the MDR for the WCMC!!!!! That stuff is INSANELY good!!!!!!:D:D

[kona_wahine]

The cookies are sooooo good! I'm going to have to try the key lime pie.....

[Yuridog]

Just off the freedom on sunday. Chocolate buffet was extremely disappointing. I agree with other posters that the chocolate cake from room service is awesome.

 

 

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[michigancruiser0715]

Lest we not forget the chocolate cake pops. SO good! Extremely moist and flavorful. Every other dessert (cakes/tortes) I tried while passing through the buffets were, as said, completely tasteless. They all seem to have this odd, dry texture. And the cheesecake? Ha.

 

Those chocolate chip cookies, however, mmmmm; they're dangerous! :)

[golfadj]

Choc chip cookies are very good.

 

Dont know how they can make such pathetic cheesecake.

 

Need to find a recipe for a real NY cheesecake.

[John Reid]

Forgot that during our two times on the Pride twice each cruise we shared a piece of the excellent chocolate layer or carrot cake they had at the coffee bar. Best $2.75 pieces of cake we ever had.

[SadieN]

Just off the freedom on sunday. Chocolate buffet was extremely disappointing. I agree with other posters that the chocolate cake from room service is awesome.

 

 

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But you can order a fruit plate and WCMC at dinner:)