Four Latinx Eateries Make Desserts Based on Girl Scouts Cookies!
In a partnership made in heaven, during the month of February four Latinx eateries in La Phoenikera and the metro area got together with Girl Scouts to create desserts based on their famous cookies. Holy baby Jesus!
This is part of the Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council’s Cookie Dessert Challenge (try saying that three times), which has been going on for five years now.
Part of the proceeds will go straight to the organization, which works to prepare girls with the skills and experiences they need to be empowered in life. I never joined the Girl Scouts but they looked cool in movies!
We went to Fair Trade Cafe in Downtown La Phoenikera to try their dessert. They call it Pura Vida Cheesecake and it’s based on the Girl Scouts’ Trefoils cookies.
Let me tell you, it’s not like any cheesecake I’ve had before. It was as if Trefoils cookies, vanilla, almonds and caramel got together, did shrooms and threw a party in my mouth…but like a really good party where DJ Melo was the DJ (one of my favorite DJs in La Phoenikera).
The Pura Vida Cheesecake was created by the owner of the place, Stephanie Vasquez. It was inspired by Costa Rica, where Stephanie first became interested in owning a coffee shop.
Take a look and be jealous!
If you wanna try these creations and help the Girl Scouts while you’re at it, here are the other places in La Phoenikera where you can find them. But hurry up! You don’t have ton of time since the promotion is over February 28th.
Fuego Mexican Grill
Dessert Designer: Diego Espinoza
Assigned Cookie: Do-si-dos
Dessert: Jessie’s Delight; it’s a tribute to his mother and it’s made with Do-si- dos, chocolate pudding, crushed peanut butter chocolate and whip cream.
How much: $4.69
Info: 9118 W. Van Buren Street Tolleson, AZ 85353
Presidio
Dessert Designer: Lucy Nava
Assigned Cookie: Savannah Smiles
Dessert: Carlota; it’s based on a traditional Mexican dessert by the same name (which is also Lucy’s mom’s name). The Carlota is layered with Savannah Smiles, cream cheese, lemon juice and pineapple.
How much: $6.95
Info: 519 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Tres Leches Café
Dessert Designer: Jose Rivera
Assigned Cookie: Samoas
Dessert: Samoa Mas Latte; it’s made with Samoas, vanilla, coconut, caramel and espresso.
How much: $4.50 for 12 ounces; $5.50 for 16 ounces; $6.50 for 34 ounces
Info: 1330 W. Roosevelt Street Phoenix, AZ 85007
