Universal's TODAY Cafe Just Launched 7 New Pastries (And They Look Amazing)

Big news for anyone planning a Universal Studios Florida trip - the TODAY Cafe just dropped seven new pastries that look absolutely incredible. Located in the Hollywood area of the park, this NBC-inspired cafe has seriously upped their pastry game. Let's dive into what's new on the menu.

Cookie Butter Cake

If you're one of those people who hoard Biscoff cookies from airplane flights (no judgment here), this one's going to get your attention. They're taking vanilla cake, layering it with cookie butter, and covering the whole thing in Biscoff-infused buttercream. Then for good measure, they're topping it with cookie crumbles, white chocolate, and an entire Biscoff cookie. The pastry chef, Angel Santiago, says "everybody loves cookie butter" - and based on how this looks, we can see why.

Mixed Berry Cupcake

This isn't your standard cupcake - it's more like a fancy trifle. Think layers of vanilla cake and fresh berry compote, topped with blackberry whipped cream and loaded with fresh berries. The cafe's going for a lighter, less sugary take on dessert here, letting the natural fruit flavors shine through.

The "Strawberry" Cupcake

Don't let the name fool you - there's a plot twist here. Instead of the expected all-pink creation, they're starting with a chocolate cake base, filling it with fresh strawberries, and finishing it with whipped cream and more berries. It's like a chocolate-covered strawberry in cake form.

Hazelnut Crunch

This one's pure chocolate indulgence. We're talking chocolate cake decked out with crunchy bits, chocolate mousse, and chocolate whipped cream. They're even adding gold leaf on top, which feels wonderfully extra for a theme park dessert.

Berry Crème Puff

According to Chef Al Youngman, the head chef, this is his personal favorite - and we can see why. It's a crispy cream puff stuffed with strawberry whipped ganache and raspberry jam, crowned with glazed berries and a touch of gold leaf. Chef Al says it reminds him of a really good donut, which sounds pretty perfect.

Chocolate Croissant

Sure, chocolate croissants aren't new, but this one looks special. The TODAY Cafe team is promising a bigger, flakier version with plenty of chocolate. Seems like the perfect excuse to stop by early and grab one with your morning coffee.

Guava Cheese Lattice

This might be the most intriguing addition. Inspired by traditional Puerto Rican pastries, it combines fresh guava with whipped cream cheese in a flaky puff pastry. Chef Angel (who's from Puerto Rico) says this one's his favorite of the bunch. For anyone who hasn't tried guava before, it brings a bright, slightly citrusy flavor that apparently pairs beautifully with the cream cheese.

The team at TODAY Cafe seems serious about raising the bar for theme park pastries. Everything's made fresh daily, and according to Chef Al, they're aiming to create an experience that feels more like a local city bakery than typical theme park fare. You can find these new treats at the TODAY Cafe in the Hollywood section of Universal Studios Florida.

Pro tip: Given how good these look, you might want to head there early in your park day - fresh pastries like these tend to sell out fast.

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