Yo, fro-yo. Why are you so tasty? So versatile? So good at just about any time of the day? MC Hammer should've made a song about you. Vanilla Ice was on the right track. And so is Yuzu Frozen Yogurt & Crêpes (open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily except Sunday, when hours are noon to midnight). Grab a friend. Take your boo. Then head to Brickell for a healthier way to chill out. The homemade recipes are dope. Check out fresh mint, raspberry, or salted caramel. Or snag the classics: cookies 'n' cream, vanilla, and dulce de leche. Twelve all-natural rotating flavors come in low-fat or nonfat and are made with probiotics. Eat 'em how you like — by themselves or with fresh fruit and other sweet toppings. Whichever way you decide to dip, flip, or spin it, you definitely can't touch this.

Miami is a hotbed for frozen treats. Walk through any touristy part of town, and you're likely to encounter all manner of fro-yo and ice cream. Just because you want to indulge in something cool and creamy doesn't mean you should settle for anything less than freshly made and organic gelato. Federico Di Franco's family has been making the Italian version of ice cream for years. The gelato maestro brought his family recipe from Milan to Coconut Grove. And just like back in Italy, DiFranco uses only organic ingredients — antibiotic-free milk, local fruit, Italian nuts, and Belgian chocolate. Bianco Gelato also has dairy-free gelatos and granitas for vegans and the lactose-intolerant; delicious and exotic flavors include pineapple-mint and pistachio. With prices ranging from $5 for a piccolo (small) to $7 for a grande (large), it's a tiny trip to Italy with a price tag you can afford.

Angel food isn't cake, and chocolate is just too sweet. "But what about funfetti and red velvet?" you ask. Chemicals, through and through. No, my friends, it's carrot cake you want. And not just any carrot cake. You want yours prepared under the guidance of French gastronomic luminary Jean-Georges Vongerichten. At the slick-haired toque's Mediterranean bazaar tucked inside Miami Beach's Edition hotel, each slice ($8) seems as if it came straight from Heaven. Sure, the cream cheese frosting is rich and sugary, but there's an unexpected lightness, like a sweet cloud. Strands of earthy cinnamon, nutmeg, and bright-orange carrots are woven throughout each bite. Then, when you think it's all over, you get a bite of dulce de leche Rice Krispies. Soon you're texting your friends, letting them know where to get your next birthday cake.

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At the Coconut Grove Organic Market every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Glaser Organic Farms serves out of what looks like a nuclear-containment cylinder some of the most refreshing frozen desserts around. This ice cream is made with churned organic nut milk and coconuts sweetened with agave and dates instead of sugar. You can treat yourself to a couple of scoops without worrying about your waistline. Flavors, all of which are delicious, include banana walnut, chocolate mousse, pistachio, strawberry macadamia, and maple pecan. If you can't make it to the farmers' market, Glaser's website offers 16-ounce containers of ice cream for $12 each if you're willing to pay for UPS ground shipping and a charge for dry ice starting at $8.

For the past few years, Bunnie Cakes has challenged South Florida palates. The Wynwood bakery has a menu of more than 20 flavors of cupcake. They are baked without eggs, butter, soy, or peanuts. The kosher and vegan establishment also offers gluten-free goods. The minicupcakes go for $2 a pop. The large ones cost $3.75. They look like your garden-variety cupcakes, tucked snugly into liners and topped with a swirl of frosting, but their taste is tremendous. They offer uniquely South Florida flavors such as guava, passionfruit, key lime, and dulce no leche, along with more traditional varieties like vanilla, double chocolate, and red velvet.

Imagine a vanilla-bean popsicle dunked in milk chocolate and topped with pretzels, hazelnuts, and chocolate sprinkles. HipPOP's, a South Florida-born gourmet icy dessert truck, brings sweet and savory handcrafted popsicles using a bevy of innovative flavors, dips, and toppings. Customize yours by choosing from gelato, sorbet, or yogurt varieties in flavors such as hazelnut, pistachio, pineapple, strawberry, Mexican chocolate chip, and gianduia, a mix of chocolate and hazelnut. Then dip your stick into milk, dark, or white chocolate and choose a topping, including shredded coconut, crushed pistachios, or rainbow sprinkles. Voilà! You've created a 100 percent all-natural and gluten-free artisanal treat for $5. The truck sells POPshakes ($8) too, which transforms any pop into a shake and adds whipped cream. There's also frozen hot chocolate, which blends Belgian chocolate gelato, cocoa powder, and a dash of sea salt topped with mini marshmallows and whipped cream. The truck can be found driving around town and frequenting food truck get-togethers in local neighborhoods.

If anything is worth an extended drive south on U.S. 1, this is it. Blond Giraffe creates the pinnacle of key lime pie: heavenly peaks of meringue atop a silky pie filling with just the right sweetness-to-tang ratio, held together by a buttery crust. Owners Roberto Madeira and Tania Beguinati opened the shop in Key West in 1999 — but as a small vegetarian restaurant. When the two decided to add a dessert to their otherwise healthy menu, they called on a treasured family recipe for key lime pie. The dish became a huge hit and an overnight sensation after it beat 17 other varieties in a Key West contest. Soon, Madeira and Beguinati renamed the store "Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory." They moved to the Tavernier location in 2014. Though its bright-green walls and shack-like structure feel like a neighborhood joint, Blond Giraffe is far from a local secret. Their pie has earned repeated appearances on Food Network and acclaimed mentions in national publications, including Southern Living and National Geographic Traveler. A full pie costs $18.25 — settle for a single piece only if it's the signature frozen dark-chocolate-dipped slice on a stick ($4.95). Blond Giraffe is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Ma-Ka-Rohn, an online macaron store based in Miami, is all about love. The company was created by pastry chefs Romain Montsarrat and Alexandra Moller, who continue to craft with love, using ingredients imported from France, chocolate from Switzerland, and all flavors (besides cookies and cream) made 100 percent gluten-free. In the past six years, they've traveled around the United States and France, taste-testing as many macarons as possible, fusing everything they've learned (and devoured) into 17 varieties sold online and delivered to your door. Flavors include blue vanilla, cotton candy, maple bacon, pistachio, and fruity pebble. Choose a box size or upgrade to a tower ($1.99 to $110), and because Ma-Ka-Rohn is based in the 305, snag your order within 30 minutes from its kitchen in the Miller Heights Shopping Center.

Amanda Pizarro and Andy Rodriguez love doughnuts so much that they set out to open their own craft shop, the Salty Donut. In less than six months, their small artisanal doughnut and coffee bar had taken over Miami, generating a buzz the city had never experienced. They've tapped into the hearts and stomachs of young and old sweets-lovers through handcrafted varieties such as traditional glazed buttermilk. There are savory choices like maple bacon, gluten-free versions, and even alcohol-infused treats like mimosa-style or spiked doughnut holes (prices vary). Along with Pizarro and Rodriguez, executive pastry chef Max Santiago is behind the Salty Donut's production. Each treat is made in-house from scratch, with no ingredient ever frozen. Batches are made throughout the day, ensuring freshness. There's even a good chance your sweetness will still be warm by the time you get your hands (and mouth) on it.

Most flan recipes are deeply rooted in Latin America, but at Gringa Flan, the dessert is crafted by an all-American home cook with no culinary training, simply a love of Miami's Latin flair. The result is a refreshing twist on a traditional dessert that converts even the most adamant of flan haters. Owner Jessica Welsh moved to Miami from the D.C. area more than 25 years ago and had never tried flan. She quickly fell in love with the local culture and cuisine and began baking her own version of the custard confection before opening for business. Gringa Flan incorporates coconut milk into the base for a dish that's less "eggy" and sweet, and creamier and richer than its traditional counterpart. The signature flan is topped with a golden caramel sauce and crunchy coconut flakes, but flavors continue to evolve. Options include chocolate, coffee, mango, and pumpkin. Welsh still works as a project analyst for a human resources company, but flan is her hobby and passion. She sells her treats at local markets and festivals, as well as in a shared location with Wendy's Chocolates. The flan is available either whole ($24) or by the slice ($3) — just give her a call ahead of time because each one is made to order.