These three decadent desserts are the perfect finish to any meal.
1. STRAWBERRY AND RHUBARB TART, AFICI
Pastry chef Anna Szeto serves the most elegant strawberry and rhubarb tart we’ve ever tasted. The pastry cream is infused with jasmine, and the tart is served with cream cheese ice cream. 680 Folsom St., 415.537.1111, aficisf.com
2. WHITE RYE DONUTS WITH CARAMEL AND CAVIAR, BIRCH & RYE
Donuts and caviar might not sound like a match made in heaven, but chef Anya El-Wattar knew she had a hit on her hands after pairing the ingredients for a special caviar-centric menu. The elevated and unexpected treat was so popular it’s become the restaurant’s signature dessert. 1320 Castro St, 415.796.2265, birchandryesf.com
3. MATCHA TEA LAYER CAKE, THE VAULT GARDEN/STEAKHOUSE
Matcha’s flavor is subtle but unmistakable, and the green tea powder is used to make a light yet rich layer cake with sweet cream, yuzu pudding, toasted coconut and fresh strawberries at The Vault Garden/Steakhouse. 555 California St., 415.508.4675, thevault555.com
Photography by: COURTESY OF AFICI; BY MARK RYWELSKI