Warm Apple Crisp
Our Delicious Crispy Nutty Topping and Vanilla Ice Cream
Protein 9g
Carbs 170g
Fat 33g
Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Tree Nuts
Advisory › Vegetarian View Details
Cheesecake Factory Specialty Desserts: Prices & Calories (2026)
Cheesecake Factory Specialty Desserts cost $11.50 to $14.50 across three non-cheesecake desserts. Fresh Strawberry Shortcake is the richest at 1,340 calories, Warm Apple Crisp is 1,000, and a Bowl of Fresh Strawberries is just 250.
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Specialty Desserts: Regular Prices
Specialty Desserts covers the desserts that are not cheesecake: a warm crisp, a shortcake and a bowl of fresh fruit. They sit alongside the 38-flavor cheesecake case for diners who want something else to finish the meal, priced $11.50 to $14.50.
Signature Dessert Fresh Strawberry Shortcake $14.50 / 1,340 calories
Price Range $11.50 – $14.50 3 specialty desserts
Calorie Spread 250 – 1,340 Cal Fresh strawberries to shortcake
Lowest Calorie Pick Bowl of Fresh Strawberries 250 calories / plain fruit
Vegetarian Choices All 3 Desserts No meat ingredients as served
Gluten-Free Pick Bowl of Fresh Strawberries Listed gluten-free in the official guide
Dishes & Prices
Specialty Desserts Prices: Every Dessert Compared
Specialty Desserts range from $11.50 for a Bowl of Fresh Strawberries to $14.50 for both Warm Apple Crisp and Fresh Strawberry Shortcake. The two plated desserts come with vanilla ice cream; the strawberries are served plain.
Fresh Strawberry Shortcake
Our Own Shortcake Topped with Vanilla Ice Cream, Fresh Strawberries and Whipped Cream
Protein 25g
Carbs 143g
Fat 76g
Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Egg
Advisory › Vegetarian View Details
Bowl of Fresh Strawberries
A bowl of fresh strawberries.
Protein 3g
Carbs 26g
Fat 15g
Allergens: None Listed
Advisory › Gluten-Friendly View Details
Customer Favorites
Specialty Desserts Ranked by Calories
Fresh Strawberry Shortcake leads at 1,340 calories, Warm Apple Crisp follows at 1,000, and the Bowl of Fresh Strawberries is the lightest dessert on the entire menu at 250 calories.
| Popularity Rank | Dish Name | Price | Calories & Protein | Dining Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Richest | Fresh Strawberry Shortcake 1,340 calories | $14.50 | 1340 cal 25g protein | Shortcake with vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries and whipped cream. |
| #2 | Warm Apple Crisp 1,000 calories | $14.50 | 1000 cal 9g protein | Crispy nutty topping served with vanilla ice cream. |
| #3 Lightest | Bowl of Fresh Strawberries 250 calories | $11.50 | 250 cal 3g protein | Plain fresh strawberries; gluten-free and dairy-free. |
Nutritional Facts
Cheesecake Factory Specialty Desserts Nutrition Facts
Specialty Desserts contain between 250 and 1,340 calories. The Bowl of Fresh Strawberries is the only dessert here under 300 calories, while the shortcake’s 1,340 calories come with 25 grams of protein from its ice cream and shortcake.
| Dish Name | Price | Calories | Total Fat | Sat. Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm Apple Crisp | $14.50 | 1000 cal | 33g | 19g | 170g | 9g | 390mg |
| Fresh Strawberry Shortcake | $14.50 | 1340 cal | 76g | 47g | 143g | 25g | 1,140mg |
| Bowl of Fresh Strawberries | $11.50 | 250 cal | 15g | 9g | 26g | 3g | 15mg |
Category Comparison
Cheesecake Factory Specialty Desserts Compared
Unlike the cheesecake case, these three desserts share no base recipe: one is baked fruit with a crisp topping, one is a shortcake, and one is plain fruit.
| Dessert | Price | Calories | Serves | What's in it | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm Apple Crisp | $14.50 | 1,000 Cal | Single serve | Baked apples, crispy nutty topping, vanilla ice cream | Warm dessert with ice cream |
| Fresh Strawberry Shortcake | $14.50 | 1,340 Cal | Single serve | Shortcake, vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, whipped cream | Richest non-cheesecake dessert |
| Bowl of Fresh Strawberries | $11.50 | 250 Cal | Single serve | Plain fresh strawberries | Lightest finish; gluten-free & dairy-free |
Cheesecake Factory Specialty Desserts Allergens
All three Specialty Desserts are vegetarian. The Bowl of Fresh Strawberries is listed gluten-free in the official guide and is dairy-free; the crisp and shortcake both contain wheat and milk.
CONTAINS DECLARED ALLERGENS:
Milk Wheat Egg Tree Nuts
Shared Kitchen Fryer & Station Alert:
Warm Apple Crisp’s crispy nutty topping contains tree nuts, and both plated desserts are assembled in shared dessert stations, so nut and wheat cross-contact applies across the category.
Quick Answers
Cheesecake Factory Specialty Desserts FAQs
Three desserts beyond the cheesecake case: Warm Apple Crisp ($14.50), Fresh Strawberry Shortcake ($14.50) and a Bowl of Fresh Strawberries ($11.50).
The Bowl of Fresh Strawberries at 250 calories — the lightest dessert in this category.
That is far below any cheesecake slice, which start at 830 calories for a 6-inch Original.
A crispy nutty topping over baked apples, served with vanilla ice cream.
It contains wheat, milk and tree nuts.
Only the Bowl of Fresh Strawberries is listed gluten-free in the official guide.
Warm Apple Crisp and Fresh Strawberry Shortcake both contain wheat.
They are not cheesecake at all: the crisp is baked fruit with topping, the shortcake is cake with ice cream and strawberries, and the strawberries are plain fruit.
Cheesecake slices ($10.95-$13.95) remain a separate category with 38 flavors.
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