New York’s Most Iconic Dessert Dates Back To The 19th Century — And You Can Taste It at These Top NYC Spots

When you think of New York you might think pizza, bagels, and hot dogs — but might there be a new food in town to steal the show?! Well, according to a new project by CN Traveler, the most marvelous dessert isn’t cheesecake or black and white cookies...it’s actually babka . The popular travel publication dedicated an “iconic” dessert to each U.S. state, and New York’s is apparently the famous beautifully braided, swirled loaves called babka . Dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the sweet and buttery treat isn’t just any dessert — it’s a rich slice of New York’s immigrant history. When Eastern European Jewish communities brought the recipe over here and made it their own, it was a smash hit, and has since become an absolute staple of the city’s cuisine and has been a mainstay at some of the city (and state’s) most iconic Jewish delis and bakeries. Babka typically comes in two classic flavors: cinnamon and chocolate . It’s made from a soft, brioche-like dough that’s carefully twisted with ribbons of gooey filling — the perfect balance of tender bread and indulgent sweetness. But trying to crown the “best babka” in NYC is almost impossible, because each bakery brings its own special touch. Where to get the best babka in New York (according to CN Traveler and *us*) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Crowning the best babka in the city is basically mission impossible, but we’re here to help you out a bit. Put these places on your bucket list * Breads Bakery * Zabar’s * Russ & Daughters * Oneg Bakery Source: https://secretnyc.co/most-iconic-dessert-babka-ny-cn-traveler/