8 Weed Strains That Smell Like Dessert

So your state recently passed recreational cannabis regulations, and now you are interested in sampling a sativa or Indica from your local dispensary — on one condition: You don’t stink up your home with that sticky, green herb. Indeed, weed has a reputation for skunky odors that aren’t always entirely pleasant, especially to newbie stoners who haven’t yet refined their reefer palates.

Fortunately, you don’t have to resign yourself to partaking of horrifically scented strains like Cheese, Super Skunk or Dog S***. Though the earthy, herbal aromas of weed are present in almost every strain, you will likely enjoy your first smoke session much more if you pick up any of these weed strains, which smell more like a fresh-baked dessert:

Candyland

If you daydream about invading the Candy Castle to dethrone King Kandy, this strain is for you. Candyland is nothing if not sweet; an intense sativa with genetics from Granddaddy Purple and Bay Platinum Cookies, this strain’s nugs look to be coated in sugar thanks to their high density of THC-filled trichomes. Fortunately, the sugary appearance isn’t misleading, and you can enjoy a sticky, candy-like aroma with your energizing high.

Cherry Pie

Another strain with genetics from Grandaddy Purple, Cherry Pie is also mixed with Durban Poison, creating a sweet, sour and vanilla flavor explosion that tastes just like its eponymous baked good. The effects of Cherry Pie tend to come on fast and linger, keeping you totally relaxed for hours on end. If you prefer to vape instead of smoke, this strain’s terpenes translate particularly well — which isn’t true of all strains.

Chocolope

An oldy but a goody, Chocolope is strain easy to find in dispensaries around the country. Descended from Chocolate Thai and Cannalope Haze, the strain tastes delightfully like mocha — sweet and chocolatey with a coffee undertone. A true sativa, this strain is going to give you plenty of energy, making it ideal for a morning wake and bake with breakfast.

Ice Cream Cake

For many, Ice cream cake is the ultimate dessert, and Ice Cream Cake could be the ultimate sweet strain for you. Sweet and sugary with hints of vanilla that perfectly mask the gassiness of weed, Ice Cream Cake tastes almost exactly as the name suggests. Plus, with the genetics of Wedding Cake and Gelato #33, this strain promises a lovely, pain-relieving body high.

Blueberry Cheesecake

In truth, almost any strain with “blueberry” in the name is a guaranteed hit amongst those with sweet tooths. The legendary Blueberry strain has such strong genetics that almost anything it mixes with gains a sweet, berry flavor. In this case, the combination of Blueberry and White Cheese is perfectly balanced to imitate blueberry cheesecake almost perfectly. The only difference is that instead of feeling over-full, you will enjoy a light, social high after sampling this Blueberry Cheesecake.

Biscotti

There are all sorts of Biscotti strains, but they all share one common trait: a sweet, nutty flavor. Though the potency and precise effects of this strain will vary depending on which grower you buy from, most hit pretty hard, giving you a good case of couchlock if you aren’t put straight to sleep. Traditionally, Biscotti is served with coffee — which might be a good idea with this strain, if you want to enjoy your high while awake.

Wedding Cake

Like Biscotti, Wedding Cake is a legendary strain that has been around so long that, in many cases, it is actually many strains masquerading as one. Still, most strains of Wedding Cake are sweet but not overpoweringly so; the vanilla flavor only just balances the kushy aroma of weed to make the aroma palatable. Plus, as a hybrid strain, Wedding Cake provides a balanced high that can leave you clear-minded — as long as you dose properly, of course.

Orange Creamsicle

It is surprising how significantly a small, inexpensive dessert can impact our culture, but the Orange Creamsicle popsicle is so divine that many seek its perfect citrus, vanilla and cream flavors in all sweet things. Fortunately, cannabis breeders have perfected the Orange Creamsicle strain by mixing Orange Crush and Juicy Fruit, which makes for a euphoric high not unlike the feeling of biting into an Orange Creamsicle popsicle on a hot summer day.

Whenever you are shopping for a new cannabis strain, you should talk to the budtenders at your dispensary to better understand the flavor profile as well as the typical effects of a cannabis variety. Then, you are more likely to enjoy your cannabis experience — especially if you have a demanding sweet tooth.