Sweet Charity 2014 Dessert Challenge Winners

O November 21, attendees of the third annual 2014 Sweet Charity Dessert Challenge had the opportunity to sample sweet creations from a variety of Southern Arizona’s most creative and ambitious restaurants and local producers. The event, hosted by the Southern Arizona Arts and Culture Alliance (SAACA), raised $10,000 for the organization’s arts education and therapeutic arts programs.

The biggest hits of the night included Fluff It Up with their organic cotton candy creations, Pumpkin S’mores from JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and the Hot Apple Cider Toddy from Loews Ventana Canyon.

Check out the full list of winners below.

Overall Winners

• Sweetest of the Sweet Grand Prize – Fluff It Up
• Best Overall Presentation – Splendido at Rancho Vistoso
• Most Creative – JW Marriott Starr Pass
• Best Baked – Kingfisher Bar & Grill, Ananas Renverse’ Gateau
• Best Candy – Fluff It Up, Aztec Chocolate Cotton Candy
• Best Chilled – Azul Restaurant at The Westin La Paloma, PB&J Parfait
• Best Chocolate – Splendido at Rancho Vistoso, Chocolate Caramel Bomb
• Best Cookie Dessert – JW Marriott Starr Pass, Cajeta Cookies
• Best Frozen – Tazzina Di Gelato, Tazzina Dessert Torte
• Best Fruit – Loews Ventana Canyon, Pearfection
• Best Sweet & Salty – Alfonso’s Olive Oil & Balsamics & Blu, A Wine and Cheese Stop, The Perfect Pair, Sweet and Spicy

Cocktail Winners

• Best Creative Cocktail – Tazzina Di Gelato, Affogotto
• Best Fruit Cocktail – Loews Ventana Canyon, Hot Apple Cider Toddy
• Best Sweet Cocktail – Renees Organic Oven, Desert Dweller