Pastry chefs and bakers share the 6 best and 4 worst desserts to order

Sophia MitrokostasJun 11, 2020, 01:22 IST

Cake isn't always the best dessert to order from a restaurant.Shutterstock

Insider asked bakers and pastry chefs about the best and worst desserts to order from a restaurant.
The experts recommend ordering soufflé, mousse, and cheesecake from eateries as they can be tricky and time-consuming to make at home.
Unless the restaurant you're at specializes in pie, you might not want to order it.
The pros also suggest making creme brûlée at home for cheap instead of getting it from a restaurant.

The perfect dessert is a sweet ending to any meal. But which desserts are worth saving room for?

Here are some of the best and worst desserts to order from a restaurant, according to certified pastry chefs and a professional baker.

Chocolate mousse is usually better when ordered from restaurants.

Chocolate mousse is tricky to prepare at home. Larry Crowe/AP

Cheesecake is often worth buying from a restaurant. Andrew Burton/Getty Images

Soufflé can be tricky for home chefs to master. Shutterstock / Julie208

Brownies mix well with a scoop of ice cream. Shutterstock

Cooke skillets are often served with fudge and whipped cream. Audrey J / Yelp

Even a dry molten cake can be softened with ice cream. vm2002/Shutterstock

It can be hard to mess up an ice cream sundae. Shutterstock

Tiramisu is quite perishable because of its ingredients. Shutterstock

Creme brûlée can be made at home for a low cost. Shutterstock

Unless you're at a diner or restaurant with a bakery, you may want to skip the pie. Shutterstock

A stale slice of cake can be rescued with a bit of ice cream or chocolate sauce. Shutterstock