
Is This Really New Jersey’s Signature Dessert?
A publication has released its list of signature desserts in each state and the representative for New Jersey is curious.
What Is New Jersey's Signature Dessert?
The Garden State is known nationwide for its amazing food and incredible restaurants, and a great meal always ends with a special dessert.

So, when we heard a major publication named each state's signature dessert, we were curious about which New Jersey dessert they chose.
The scores of elegant New Jersey restaurants we love have menus bursting with outstanding dessert choices, so which dish would it be?
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Could it be creme brulee, or maybe lava cake? We also find incredible cheesecake and some of the best cannoli in the world. Is it one of those?
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The answer is no. New Jersey's signature dessert is...wait for it...salt water taffy. Wait, what?
Yes, the Garden State is the home of saltwater taffy, a fact that New Jersey residents are very proud of.
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But have any of us ever seen saltwater taffy on a restaurant menu in the dessert section? Have any of us ever served saltwater taffy as dessert after a family dinner?
In Mississippi, they celebrate their legendary mud pie. Oklahoma's choice is their amazing pecan pie, and in Georgia, Stacker celebrates Peach Cobbler.
But in New Jersey, we're left to just twist off that waxy paper and chew and chew and chew on New Jersey's signature dessert.
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