You have to try Desserts to Die For! We've sampled almost everything and have always been satisfied. The peach tart, croissant, and cheese danish were especially amazing! read more

I have loved getting my desserts from Deb for years. She even made me a special dessert for my birthday.

Deb is awesome and makes really great baked goodies! Every year at Thanksgiving my family requests pies from Desserts to Die For! Our family especially loves the Banana Cream Tart (pie) that she makes. It is so good. The crust is light and flaky, the bananas are just perfectly ripe, and the cream is a perfect touch. Not too sweet. Mmm! So good. If you are ever lucky enough to try her Cronuts they are the best! I've tried other places, but they do not compare to Deb's Cronuts. At Thanksgiving we ordered the Pumpkin pie, Pecan Caramel tart, Flourless Chocolate cake, and the Apple Pie. My husband is not a cake guy, but he could not stay away from the Flourless Chocolate cake. It was his favorite. And Deb is just an awesome human. She goes to a lot of events selling her goodies out of her hearse. It's super cute. read more

Not only a cute concept but DELICIOUS desserts!!! I went to the Food Truck festival this past Friday (third Friday of the month) at the Pacific View Mall near Trader Joe's. Desserts to Die For had a great hearse set up as their "food truck" and a large wooden coffin filled with their tasty desserts. They were all about $5 and easily shareable between two people. I ordered a Meyer Lemon tart and ate it the next evening. It still looked amazing and fresh and tasted wonderful!! That delicious lemon flavor in every bite on a buttery crust. So good!! My family and I plan on visiting the food truck fest again next month and we definitely plan on picking up goodies from Desserts to Die for!! read more

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Creative, tasty, community-based pastries with a solid sense of humor. The BEST! At a community event, farmer's market, or delivered direct, these desserts are definitely life-giving. read more

I can't wait to order again. Dawn was very sweet and convenient. I needed a last minute cake for my Mom's birthday so I called and she told me she could have it ready by the next day. I ordered the plum frangipane tart and it exceeded my expectations. My mom was impressed with not only how pretty the cake was but also how tasty it was! The price was very reasonable as well. read more

Our daughter-in-law and son were coming for a visit. I wanted to surprise her with her favorite dessert which is a plain Cheesecake with strawberries. I googled "best cheesecake in VENTURA" and saw all the wonderful reviews for Deb's desserts. I contacted Deb and told her that my daughter-in-law loved cheesecake and she is very particular! I shared with Deb that I love to bake but I have not mastered a cheesecake. Deb teased me that she felt she was under pressure to perform! OMG!!! It was unanimous...fabulous cheesecake! My husband kept raving about the crust! The texture was not to creamy and not too stiff. Just perfect!! I would highly highly recommend Deb's cheesecake! What a gloriously delicious dessert! read more

WOW! Deb Dawson creates incomparable hand crafted desserts. I ordered a pecan caramel tart which was so much better than any pecan pie I have ever had, it was on a different level. No more thin layer of pecans and a huge layer of karo syrup/sugar goop. Try three layers of wonderfully toasted pecans over a thin layer of caramel. Add a crust that was delicious on its own and absolutely in harmony with the pecan and caramel and you have perfection. Add a dab of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you have entered valhalla! read more

I hired Desserts to Die For for my clients 50th Birthday Diabolical Bash. First, of course, all the guests loved the hearse! Deb brought a tart, Nutella cookies, killer brownies, and raspberry and strawberry "cheesecaksters". Those cheesecake bites were literally "to die for"!! I can't personally attest for the other desserts as I stuffed my face with tons of cheesecake but I know the guests enjoyed them greatly! I'm sure you've heard many great things about Deb's desserts but not many people mentioned how easy it was to work with her and understand her price points for a large event. When planning events with several vendors, people tend to forget things or not get back to you but Deb responded immediately. She helped me to make the dessert option decisions and gave me a clear understanding of the cost breakdown. Thank you, Deb, for your delicious treats! We can't wait to work with you again!! - Amber (Social Belle Event Designs) read more

I would have given more than 5 stars if I could. Deb's berry tart was delicious! My husband is very picky. He never likes the crust on pies. This is the first time he liked the crust - which, trust me, says a lot about Deb's baking. I agree - the crust was amazing, as well as the berry filling. Not only are her baked goods fabulous, but she is such a nice person. She went out of her way to bring us this treat. I really appreciate her kindness. I look forward to trying out more of her delicious desserts. Try Desserts to Die For, you will be glad you did. read more

Deb makes the best lemon dessert I have ever had the pleasure to put in my mouth. Meyer Lemon Tart, people! Insane. It tastes more like lemon than lemon does. Seriously, you should squeeze one to make your lemonade. Aside from this light, heavenly taste of citrus sunshine, Deb makes chocolate brownies that are soft and chocolaty but not over the top. They're the stuff. She has not let us down! When you see her hearse, don't be scared by impending doom, just belly up and ask for a tart. You won't be sorry. read more

Deb was our dessert for our wedding. She worked with me to personalize our options. All our guests loved the hearse and the coffin. It was so fun! The flourless chocolate cake was a huge hit! People were carrying it onto the dance floor because they didn't wanna put it down! Amazing food, service, and fun flair! read more

Had desserts at Poseidon brewery that were made from Desserts to die for. The featured desserts incorporated the breweries own beer flavors and were incredible. We had the grapefruit IPA creme brulee and the black ale cupcakes. Can't wait to try more delectables from them!! read more

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Deb Dawson's desserts are absolutely out of this world. Premium ingredients and soulful baking is what results in the most sought after pastries in Ventura County. You'll find the dessert hearse most Saturday mornings at the downtown Ventura farmers market. My favorites are the maple bacon biscuits and the savory tomato ricotta tart. She recently expanded her offerings to include homemade brioche donuts with vanilla bean glaze. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter. Don't forget to get there early as she often sells out. read more

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We're pretty picky about our pies, and these were awesome. We were visiting the area for Thanksgiving and wanted to find some artisanal pies to bring to dinner. We have Yelp to thank for steering us to Deborah. We ordered a pear-blueberry and a pumpkin-pecan and both were big hits with our family and friends. The delivery hearse added a nice je ne sais quois to the whole experience. I would absolutely order from Deborah in the future. read more

Had their chocolate cake and berry pie at the food truck event in Ventura last Friday.... I was shocked at how good it was. The chocolate melted in my mouth. I need like a whole one of those cakes. read more

Well, Yelp does not have more stars,,but Deb should. She is a true talent. She made about 17 tarts and many small bites as well as mushroom empanadas for a party we hosted in Montecito. Each dessert was made with love, delight, technique, and artistry. She is a super star baker and I feel so fortunate to have found her and hired her. Deb is professional, responsive and prompt to boot. She really blew me away with her culinary knowledge and delicacy. She is not a 1950's baker like every place in Santa Barbara. There is nothing conservative about her baking. She made a cranberry upside down cake, a chocolate stout cake, a cornmeal and blueberry tart, goat cheese and carmelized onion tart, meyer lemon tart, apple tartin, pear tart, pumpkin pecan cheesecake..WOW! read more

I was waiting outside Beacon Coffee in Ventura when I saw a hearse pull up. I watched a short haired blonde girl as she exited and headed to the rear of the hearse. She pulled out boxed pastries and it was then that I realized that she was making a delivery. The side of her delivery is stenciled with "Desserts to Die For". I did a search and read a bit about her business. I frequent Beacon coffee and had stared through the glass at the wonderful desserts. Although I had not tried any of them they looked wonderful. The next week I was at the Sat Ventura Farmer's Mkt. off of Palm when I once again saw the delivery car with Deb selling her yummy delights. I bought a slice of her lemon tart which she had made with limes on that day. I must say it was a flavor that took me back to my childhood as my mother baked lemon meringue pies. It had been many years since I enjoyed a lemon/lime dessert that rivaled my Mother's. I was very pleased with the balance of flavors. Tart lime against the powdered sugar topping and a perfect crust. Her prices are very reasonable and once you sample a dessert you will see that they are worth every penny. I am not sure if she is at the Farmer's Mkt. every week. Last week I asked about placing an order which she filled for me. As far as I know she does not have a store but does deliver to local businesses. I just picked up an entire lime tart that I will share with my friends at a Halloween gathering. I plan on ordering another tasty treat to take to my next party. Deb is a warm, easy going person and she definitely is a terrific baker. Thanks Deb! read more

I cannot recommend Deb more! We used Desserts to Die For in lieu of a cake at our Halloween wedding. Deb was incredibly nice and professional. The actual desserts were AMAZING - we had so many compliments. Deb also had special signs made up for our wedding - such a nice surprise! Please consider Desserts to Die For for any event you are hosting. It is fantastic. read more

Got to taste their desserts at dolphinpalooza at CSU Channel Islands and they were so delicious! I bought some to take home to have my parents try and usually they are huge critics when it comes to desserts but even they enjoyed them! read more

From the first phone call to the delivery and serving of Debs cakes was an overall great experience! I ordered two flourless cakes for Passover and all 18 guests raved about how great they tasted! One of my guests was a retired British food journalist! I look forward to using Desserts to Die for again! read more

Deb at Desserts To Die For made the most delicious pumpkin cheesecakes for me for Thanksgiving! And she made several other tasty desserts for the holiday for me at the last minute, going above and beyond!! Soooo appreciated! Deb also makes incredible savory treats as well. My sister has ordered DTDF's Mediterranean Quiche a number of times to share with family and coworkers and everyone raves about it. I love it too! A previous reviewer mentioned the Lemon Bars and I agree......I've never tasted anything as good! More lemony than a lemon itself! And if you love chocolate you have to try the Flourless Chocolate Cake....it's over the top delicious! read more

The black plum tart was perfect! The dough was reminiscent of a perfect short bread style scone rather than flake pastry. The fruit was peak sweet and tart. A perfect treat read more

There should be a plus sign or a way to make it clear symbolically that 5 stars don't say enough about how wonderful the experience of Desserts to die for WILL BE FOR EVERYONE. Not only is every single dessert delicious, they are healing! Mood changing desserts! I had a pear tart that actually took me from depressed and afraid about the very real threats of this "regime" in Washington to empowered & invigorated, not kidding or overstating it at all. That pear tart inspired me to make calls to my Senators & Reps...after I finished it:) And if you've never experienced loving the product & then meeting the maker & loving them - YOU NEED TO GET SOME DESSERTS TO DIE FOR ASAP! When talent & genuine warmth & love come together in one place, you need to get to that place!!! We can't say it enough!!!! read more

Deb delivered a most delicious berry tart for my birthday with beautiful presentation! Her delivery car is hysterical it"s a hearse so dang cute! You will not go wrong in ordering anything she is top notch!!! Can hardly wait to put in our order for Thanksgiving : ) The Best to you Deb! Cindie on Pierpont read more

Got two items for family Thanksgiving dinner: a blackberry pie, and a flourless chocolate cake. The blackberry pie is the best I've ever had in my life: Deb had some concern as blackberry season is over and she prefers to work with peak-season ingredients, but I am so incredibly grateful that she made the pie anyway, because it is PHENOMENAL. Tender, buttery crust, bright and complex fruit not over-sweetened but allowed to shine on its own merits--best pie ever. Also, the pie is HUGE, great value for the money. The flourless chocolate cake is dense and rich and beautifully balanced, I added a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream on top and some fresh raspberries as garnish: completely exquisite. Deb is helpful, gives great service, and has amazing desserts, and if you haven't tried them, you should. read more