A Language of Love with Chef Fany Gerson
Featuring Chipotle Cherry Rugelach — a Clementine's x Fan Fan Doughnuts creation
Few chefs capture the heart of flavor quite like Fany Gerson. Born and raised in Mexico City, Fany has spent her career sharing the sweetness of her heritage through desserts that are as soulful as they are inventive.
After training at the Culinary Institute of America and working in some of New York's top kitchens, she followed her heart back to the flavors of home: the tamarind, hibiscus, guava, and piloncillo that shaped her childhood. That return led to two beloved New York institutions: La Newyorkina and Fan Fan Doughnuts, where every creation celebrates the vibrant, generous spirit of Mexican sweets.
With multiple James Beard nominations and fans across the country, Fany has become one of the most recognized voices in modern pastry. But what truly defines her work is her belief that dessert is a language of love — a way to connect people across cultures, one bite at a time.
From Doughnut Dreams to Holiday Delight
For Clementine's inaugural Holiday Cookie Exchange Collection, Fany reimagined a cherished Jewish pastry through her signature lens of warmth and wonder. The result is a Chipotle Cherry Rugelach ice cream that honors tradition while daring to surprise.
Rich brown sugar ice cream forms the base, folded with tender, buttery rugelach cookies made from Fany's own recipe. Ribbons of spiced cherry chipotle jam swirl through every scoop, adding a sweet heat that lingers.
It's a flavor that captures the season's essence: comforting and full of heart.
The Heart Behind the Flavor
Whether she's rolling dough in her Brooklyn bakery or writing cookbooks that share the soul of Mexican cuisine, Fany's purpose has never changed: to make people feel something through food. With Chipotle Cherry Rugelach, Fany brings that connection to life, blending her heritage, artistry, and warmth into one unforgettable dessert.
Taste the Magic
You can find Chipotle Cherry Rugelach in all Clementine's Ice Cream parlors and online for nationwide shipping through Goldbelly.
Spicy, sweet, and beautifully layered — it's a flavor as bold and heartfelt as the woman who created it.
Photography by Jenna Whitmore. Videography by Once Films.