‘I really hope this is what heaven is.’ Poll finds best pumpkin dessert in Whatcom County
We asked readers where to find the best local pumpkin desserts for Thanksgiving in Whatcom County and the votes are in.
The poll had 15 pumpkin dessert options from nine local bakeries in Whatcom County including a pumpkin tart from Pure Bliss Desserts, pumpkin chai cake from Sweet Bellingham and pumpkin cream puffs from Saltadena Bakery and Cake Shop.
The unscientific poll received a total of 27 votes.
The best pumpkin dessert in Whatcom County
Pure Bliss Desserts’ pumpkin cheesecake received six votes and was named as the best pumpkin dessert in Whatcom County.
“Our pumpkin cheesecake is creamy, smooth, and perfectly spiced. We make our own graham crackers for the crust and then top it with slightly sweetened whipped cream made with local whipping cream, then dust it with cinnamon. It also happens to be gluten-free, so it is an easy and delicious dessert to share with friends and loved ones during this time of year,” Andi Vann, owner of Pure Bliss Desserts wrote in an email to the Bellingham Herald.
Pure Bliss Desserts creates cakes, cookies, tarts, cupcakes, muffins, and other specialty desserts such as tortes, cheesecake and dessert wedges.
The bakery also has a rotating monthly menu of special flavors and desserts, including November’s ginger spice cake, caramel pecan tart, gingerbread loaf and pumpkin cheesecake bundt.
The dessert shop is also popular online, receiving a 4.5-star rating from 292 Yelp reviews.
“Our mission has been and will always be spreading joy to our community and beyond through delectable desserts ... and it is an honor to be able to be a part of our customer’s table during this holiday season,” Vann wrote.
If you want a pumpkin cheesecake for your Thanksgiving celebration this year, Vann recommends ordering online in advance by noon on Saturday, Nov. 18. The bakery will also be closed Nov. 24 through 27.
Pure Bliss Desserts is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and is located in Bellingham at 1424 Cornwall Ave.
Following the pumpkin cheesecake from Pure Bliss Desserts with five votes was the “drunkin” pumpkin pie from Boundary Bay Brewing Co.
Boundary Bay Brewing Co. is better known for its beer and food, but when Thanksgiving comes around, the brewery creates its own “drunkin” pumpkin pie that is made with the brewery’s imperial oatmeal stout.
As of Tuesday, Nov. 21, the pumpkin pie has sold out.
Boundary Bay Brewery Co. is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and is located in Bellingham at 1107 Railroad Ave.
Slice of Heaven Bakery & Cafe’s pumpkin spice cake and pumpkin swirl cheesecake tied for third place with four votes.
This story was originally published November 21, 2022 at 11:19 AM.
