My experience with Premium Desserts

[cruzin4us]

I’m currently on the Discovery and I set out to find out as much info as I could about the Premium Desserts that are offered with the Plus Package and the Premier Package.  

Located at the Gelato on deck 5 in the Piazza. 
 

I sucked it up in the name of research and ordered one of the ice cream monstrosities or heart attack in a glass.   First off they have all the glasses pre-prepared on a glass shelf just in case someone wants to order.  I suppose it’s edible but it would be hard going.  It’s not nice soft chocolate.   Anyway I chose the brownie sundae with some kind of small liquor bottle sticking out the side.  
 

it took forever to make and I would have felt guilty if anyone was waiting in line behind me.   It was a port day so the time issue didn’t come into play.   My big ol’ Sunday arrived and my first thought was where’s the alcohol bottle?    I was informed they didn’t have any…..not sure if that’s true or false, but I have 8 of them of different varieties in my mini bar set up.   Oh well.  
 

On to the sundae.   It was supposed to have chocolate in the bottom, followed by brownie, then vanilla ice cream (not gelato) followed by brownie, chocolate syrup, some whipped cream, some sprinkles. Cashew Brittle and some suckers sticking out the side and a brownie on top followed with more whipped cream and sprinkles.  
 

Hmmmm, where to start.   I pulled out the suckers out and laid them on a plate, tasted the whipped cream and it was meh, so I scooped that off, tasted the brownie which wasn’t brown and it looked like carrot cake.   So, I removed the brownie and dug down to the ice cream and chocolate.    It was also meh. So, I looked at it then just stood up and walked away.    Such a waste

 

Day 2:  on the previous day they gave me a piece of chocolate cake which tasted good so I went back for that and to find out if it was part of the Premium Dessert Pkg.    So, I was on a mission for the Chocolate cake.   Ok, this did not disappoint and it tasted chocolatey and had thick frosting.   It was a 3 layer cake and it was a good size portion and absolutely delicious.    It’s funny because the cakes are displayed on the bottom self near the gelato and not very visible.   

 

Here’s the skinny on what’s currently happening on the Discovery…..your mileage may vary.  
 

The following items are included as a Premium Dessert:

 

1. gelato

2. Gelato with toppings 

3.  Monster Sundaes with candy and maybe alcohol if available (they will pour some out of a large bottle) (do not recommend)

4. Cake (chocolate, Black Forest or Carrot) $4.00 if not on your beverage pkg.   Personally, I’d not order dessert at the MDR and head over and get a piece of cake (definitely splittable) (recommend)

 

 

 

[TM]

Heart attack in a glass would be an understatement.  With all this junk piled on it looks like something one of my real young grandkids would create.  But to each their own.  

Edited March 9, 2023 by TM

[billco]

Currently on the Discovery also. Thanks for saving us the trouble.

[shirazcruiser]

I was initially excited about the sundae desserts on our upcoming Sky sailing, but you have convinced me to avoid them.  I love gelato and will take your advice on the cakes!  Thanks for taking the time to review the desserts!

[cruzin4us]

2 hours ago, shirazcruiser said:

I was initially excited about the sundae desserts on our upcoming Sky sailing, but you have convinced me to avoid them.  I love gelato and will take your advice on the cakes!  Thanks for taking the time to review the desserts!

if they would have a nice sundae with some hot fudge, good whipped cream, decent vanilla ice cream and a few nuts it would be 10000x better.    
 

Edited March 9, 2023 by cruzin4us

[Jeal]

Thank you so much for posting accurate, first hand information about the premium desserts. Hopefully the dessert package offerings are similar on the Sky. 

[larams]

Looks delicious indeed! will have unlimited dessert onboard next week. 

off topic，could you op or anyone on board the discovery now check if there's the game of baccarat in the casino? really effects my gambling budget if they have the game or not. Thank you very much!

[DUCHESSRN]

I am on the Discovery also , we do not have package as I am Diabetic.

The chocolate cake looks like what used to be on room service , Grandmas Chocolate Cake . I believe it was in buffet also 2 layers instead of 3.

grandmas Chocolate cake in the buffet is now a rather anemic looking oblong desert.

I wonder how long this desert thing will last , lots of travelers have health issues.

chocolate dipped strawberries would be a great option.

[princess76021]

42 minutes ago, cruzin4us said:

I’m currently on the Discovery and I set out to find out as much info as I could about the Premium Desserts that are offered with the Plus Package and the Premier Package.  

Located at the Gelato on deck 5 in the Piazza. 
 

I sucked it up in the name of research and ordered one of the ice cream monstrosities or heart attack in a glass.   First off they have all the glasses pre-prepared on a glass shelf just in case someone wants to order.  I suppose it’s edible but it would be hard going.  It’s not nice soft chocolate.   Anyway I chose the brownie sundae with some kind of small liquor bottle sticking out the side.  
 

it took forever to make and I would have felt guilty if anyone was waiting in line behind me.   It was a port day so the time issue didn’t come into play.   My big ol’ Sunday arrived and my first thought was where’s the alcohol bottle?    I was informed they didn’t have any…..not sure if that’s true or false, but I have 8 of them of different varieties in my mini bar set up.   Oh well.  
 

On to the sundae.   It was supposed to have chocolate in the bottom, followed by brownie, then vanilla ice cream (not gelato) followed by brownie, chocolate syrup, some whipped cream, some sprinkles. Cashew Brittle and some suckers sticking out the side and a brownie on top followed with more whipped cream and sprinkles.  
 

Hmmmm, where to start.   I pulled out the suckers out and laid them on a plate, tasted the whipped cream and it was meh, so I scooped that off, tasted the brownie which wasn’t brown and it looked like carrot cake.   So, I removed the brownie and dug down to the ice cream and chocolate.    It was also meh. So, I looked at it then just stood up and walked away.    Such a waste

 

Day 2:  on the previous day they gave me a piece of chocolate cake which tasted good so I went back for that and to find out if it was part of the Premium Dessert Pkg.    So, I was on a mission for the Chocolate cake.   Ok, this did not disappoint and it tasted chocolatey and had thick frosting.   It was a 3 layer cake and it was a good size portion and absolutely delicious.    It’s funny because the cakes are displayed on the bottom self near the gelato and not very visible.   

 

Here’s the skinny on what’s currently happening on the Discovery…..your mileage may vary.  
 

The following items are included as a Premium Dessert:

 

1. gelato

2. Gelato with toppings 

3.  Monster Sundaes with candy and maybe alcohol if available (they will pour some out of a large bottle) (do not recommend)

4. Cake (chocolate, Black Forest or Carrot) $4.00 if not on your beverage pkg.   Personally, I’d not order dessert at the MDR and head over and get a piece of cake (definitely splittable) (recommend)

 

 

 

Thank you for doing this!! I know it must have been hard 😂😂. 

 

I probably would opt for the German chocolate cake!!

 

Thanks again

 

Hugs!!

[no1racefan1]

Thank you for posting a real, honest review! Actually, knowing gelato can count as a premium dessert makes it much more appealing. DH would definitely take advantage of that!

[roadster08]

Perhaps they should play Bach's "Tocatta and Fugue  in D Minor" while making one of those premium desserts. 

[Joy Bunny]

1 hour ago, cruzin4us said:

 
Day 2:  on the previous day they gave me a piece of chocolate cake which tasted good so I went back for that and to find out if it was part of the Premium Dessert Pkg.    So, I was on a mission for the Chocolate cake.   Ok, this did not disappoint and it tasted chocolatey and had thick frosting.   It was a 3 layer cake and it was a good size portion and absolutely delicious.    It’s funny because the cakes are displayed on the bottom self near the gelato and not very visible

 

 

That chocolate cake does look pretty good!

[AZjohn]

@cruzin4us, as I wrote before I love your writing style.

 

Your description of the so called Brownie and then the pic of it just kind of plopped down on napkin looking like a rock with fake whipped cream on top just cracked me up🤣

[c-boy]

umph ! .... that's all I got. 

[edspec]

Gross. We don’t have this on our Princess Plus and no loss. Whatever happened to a reasonable portion of a high quality dessert?

[JerseyExplora]

20 minutes ago, AZjohn said:

@cruzin4us, as I wrote before I love your writing style.

 

Your description of the so called Brownie and then the pic of it just kind of plopped down on napkin looking like a rock with fake whipped cream on top just cracked me up🤣

That looks exactly like the sample chocolate chip muffin instead of the brownie.

[quincytoo]

2 hours ago, cruzin4us said:

if they would have a nice sundae with some hot fudge, good whipped cream, decent vanilla ice cream and a few nuts it would be 10000x better.    
 

I was on the DP last week and DH dragged me down to get a special dessert 

 

I looked at the ones offered and thought ,”No thanks I’ll get my sugar fix from my 24k margaritas”

 

I did ask for a vanilla scoop with hot fudge, nuts and real whipped cream ❤️

 

The poor server almost died 

Apparently this is asked for a lot but they don’t offer it 

I had a vanilla scoop with Hershey chocolate sauce and it was nice 

Dh had the salted caramel and liked it as well 

But meh to the premium desserts choices right now 

The free extremely slow internet was better 😳😆

[Buckeye10640]

I do love the sugar-free gelato. Those sundaes dont even look good to me. The cake looks alot better!

[LPG27]

How many desserts a day do you get with the plus package?  Thanks for sharing this information.  I will stick with gelato.

[MissP22]

So what do people do with those lollipop creations stuck in the top ? 

I can't imagine anyone but a 5 year old kid eating them .

[SCX22]

It's nice that the sundaes look like the pictures on the Princess website in person; can't claim false advertising.  Pretty much the only nice thing I can say about it. 

 

I can't imagine someone ordering two of those everyday or even twice on an entire cruise.  So glad that other specialty dessert items are available in lieu of the sundaes.

[Coral]

10 hours ago, edspec said:

Gross. We don’t have this on our Princess Plus and no loss. Whatever happened to a reasonable portion of a high quality dessert?

I am all for high quality desserts but this doesn't seem to qualify. It is just overkill of something.

[rnr4thatsme]

Affogato though!   If that’s included - yummm

[jack dcruiser]

Did they take away the special dining and replace it with dessert?

[RLK33853]

Excellent review!!!  I was wondering how this was going to play out and now we know.

 

Thank you