Jennifer Colson
Highlands’ newest and tastiest spot is The Baked Bunny at 177 Main Street in Wright Square.
Jennifer Colson has created a unique vibe in this bright space featuring Spanish tiles, hand-printed art, a gleaming confectioner’s case, and carefully chosen gift items, many created by her artisan friends.
Jennifer describes it as “a slice of Miami in the mountains,” and she has managed to combine Miami sophistication with down-home comfort and goodness. Her decadent desserts, cakes, pies, cupcakes, croissants, pastries, and breads would make any grandmother proud, and any gourmand marveling at the complex flavors.
How does one hone this culinary skill that so perfectly blends modern tastes and flavors while remaining so true to simple goodness? A lifelong passion for baking helps. Some of Jennifer’s first memories are of sitting on a kitchen counter with a cold bowl in her lap helping her grandmother make whipped cream with a rotary whisk.
Jennifer grew up in Miami, but her family has owned homes here since the ‘60s. Her fondest childhood memories are of summer adventures here – in the kitchen with her mom and grandmother and in the wilds of nature enjoying summer camps, hiking, rafting, rappelling, and gem mining.
That adventurous spirit and lifelong love of baking fuels this thriving business.
Jenn loves to experiment with ways to add unexpected flavors to tried-and-true favorites.
A touch of coconut in the crust of a key lime pie or a bit of guava in a cinnamon roll – yes, please! Pies are a specialty, showcasing perfect cream toppings, tightly woven lattice crusts, and flavors beyond compare. In 2020 she was honored as one of the pie artists featured in The Miami Herald’s Indulge Magazine.
Her offerings are incredibly delicious as we can attest, having enjoyed a slice of chocolate cake which was a chocoholic dream come true, and cinnamon rolls that were perfection.
You may be wondering how she arrived at the name. Jennifer was known as Jenn Bunny in college and the name fits. Jennifer hops around this bakery with a joy so profound that it is infectious.
That cute logo? It’s her adorable dog, Gary, sporting bunny ears.
Treat yourself to something wonderful from Baked Bunny today. They are open Wednesday through Saturday from 8:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M.
In addition to all the delicious baked goods, Jennifer offers coffee or tea and a beverage case full of sodas, juices, and cold brews.
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