The peanut butter-chocolate cake at Eight K, located at the Viceroy Snowmass
Campo de Fiori
This Italian eatery is known for its authentic tiramisu. Layered with coffee-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone, and cocoa, it begs for an espresso martini nightcap. 205 S. Mill St., 970-920-7717; campodefiori.net
Caribou Club
Aspen’s iconic restaurant and private club is a coveted reservation. Top off your night with the caramel apple galette—paper-thin caramelized apple, cookie dough, and honey-chamomile ice cream. 411 E. Hopkins Ave., 970-925-2929; caribouclub.com
Eight K at Viceroy Snowmass
Don’t miss the peanut butter-chocolate cake with alternating layers of peanut butter and chocolate semifreddos on top of a disk of dark-chocolate cake, served with caramelized pretzels and peanuts, dark-chocolate-covered Fluffernutter “truffle,” and house-made malted vanilla ice cream. “It’s our biggest seller, and people just rave about it,” says pastry chef Ashley Jenkin. 130 Wood Road, Snowmass, 970-923-8008; viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/snowmass
The Meatball Shack
Chocolate-chip cookie fanatics flock here for Lori’s Cookie Pie, a slightly gooey, undercooked chocolate-chip pie with graham cracker crust. Topped with a scoop of homemade ice cream, this concoction is oh-so-tempting. 312 S. Mill St., 970-925-1349
Peach’s Corner Cafe
This local hot spot is filled with sweet treats, including gluten-free goodies, homemade doughnuts, cupcakes, cookies, and pies, all sourced from various high-quality local vendors. 121 S. Galena St., 970-544-9866; peachscornercafe.com
Rustique Bistro
This charming, French-inspired bistro is conveniently located on Restaurant Row and serves a delectable profiterole made with vanilla ice cream, drizzled with warm chocolate sauce, and nestled in traditional puff pastry. One taste and you’ll swear you are having dessert at a Paris café. Bon appétit! 216 S. Monarch St., 970-920-2555; rustiquebistro.com
St. Regis Aspen Resort
Snag a fireside seat at the Shadow Mountain Lounge and indulge in classic do-it-yourself s’mores: Roast your own marshmallows over a small fire pot, drizzle with homemade chocolate, and sandwich it all between two crispy graham crackers topped with cinnamon and sugar. To die for! 315 E. Dean St., 970-920-3300; st.regisaspen.com
The Sundeck
Perched atop Aspen Mountain, the Sundeck restaurant offers up superb Aspen vistas. Reached via the Silver Queen Gondola, recharge your battery after skiing with a giant homemade chocolatechip cookie or fruit cobbler, and take in the 360-degree panorama. aspensnowmass.com
