Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern

For reservations or any other assistance, please call (919) 829-3663.
At the Historic Dodd-Hinsdale House
330 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: (919) 829-3663
Offering:
  • Weddings
  • Special Events
  • Chef's Table
  • Award winning cuisine

  • Dessert Menu

    Summer 2008

    Desserts

    Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
    traditional vanilla custard, caramelized sugar, fresh berries

    Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
    vanilla bean pound cake, toasted coconut, macadamia nuts, toasted coconut ice cream, brown sugar Anglaise, tuile cookie, fresh berries

    Chocolate Roulade Trio
    moist chocolate chiffon cake, raspberry liquor ganache, white chocolate mousse, toffee crumbs, whipped chocolate icing, with mango compote, raspberry & mango sauces & fresh berries

    Buttermilk Coconut Chess Pie
    flaky pie crust, rich custard filling, Heath Bar ice cream, fresh berries, brown sugar Anglaise, almond lace cookie

    Bananas Foster Pudding Cake
    banana & chocolate butter cake, Meyer’s dark rum pastry cream filling, topped with warm brown sugar roasted bananas, dark rum ice cream, served with Anglaise & chocolate sauce

    Lemon Bar Cheesecake
    rich cheesecake, vanilla cookie crust, lemon curd topping, whipped cream, mixed berry & Anglaise sauce, tuile cookie

    Empire Chocolate Soufflé
    classic chocolate soufflé, baked to order, served warm with chantilly
    cream & powdered sugar

    Homemade Ice Cream and Sorbet
    a variety of French-style ice creams and non-dairy sorbets, served with
    fresh berries and a cookie

    Second Empire Key Lime Pie
    graham cracker crust, creamy key lime custard, topped with whipped
    cream and blueberry sauce

    All Desserts $9.00 each
    Amber Atkins - Pastry Chef




    Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
    - At -
    The Historic Dodd-Hinsdale House
    330 Hillsborough Street
    Raleigh, NC 27603

    Phone: (919) 829-3663
    Fax: (919) 829-9519

    From everyone at Second Empire, Thank You! We look forward to seeing you soon!