Here, I've put together a delightful selection of 10 most popular must-try desserts from around the world: from the classic Italian tiramisu to the traditional Turkish baklava, these sweet treats are crowd-pleasers!
Sticky Toffee Pudding
This Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding (aka Sticky Date Pudding) is a classic English dessert consisting of a moist sponge cake made with dried dates and covered with a sticky toffee sauce.
It is a warming pudding with loads of flavor and you can easily make it at home.
If you have never tried this indulgent English staple, you should definitely give it a go!
To learn more: Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding
French Strawberry Tart - Tart aux Fraises
Delicious and refreshing Tart aux Fraises - French Strawberry Tart with Custard is the perfect dessert to welcome the start of summer with your family and friends.
The strawberries are in season now and you see juicy strawberries everywhere.
This classic fruit tart is the perfect choice for your afternoon tea, family gatherings, or a celebration.
To learn more: French Strawberry Custard Tart - Tart aux Fraises
Middle Eastern Walnut Baklava
This Authentic Middle Eastern Walnut Baklawa is a scrumptious creation that beautifully combines layers of filo pastry with the richness of walnuts and a sweet simple syrup.
But what truly makes this recipe special is the love and artisanship that goes into creating each delicate layer of hand-rolled phyllo sheets.
To learn more: Authentic Middle Eastern Walnut Baklava
Capirotada - Mexican Bread Pudding
Capirotada is a traditional Mexican dish similar to bread pudding, popular during the Lenten period, especially on Good Friday.
It features toasted stale Bolillo - Crusty Mexican Bread Rolls soaked in a syrup made from piloncillo (whole cane sugar), cloves, and cinnamon sticks.
To learn more: Capirotada - Mexican Bread Pudding
Berliner - German Jam Doughnuts
These soft, fluffy, and incredibly delicious German Jam Doughnuts, also known as Berliner, are fried to a crisp, filled with jam, and dusted with icing sugar.
They are among the most popular pastries in Germany, and you can easily find them in bakeries all across the country.
To learn more: Berliner - German Jam Doughnuts
San Sebastian Cheesecake
Basque Burnt Cheesecake (a.k.a San Sebastian Cheesecake) is a crustless Spanish cheesecake with a super creamy interior, and a caramelized, almost burnt top.
This delicious baked cheesecake has a unique flavor and an incredibly smooth texture.
And the best part is that it is extremely easy to make with only 6 simple ingredients!
To learn more: Basque Burnt Cheesecake - San Sebastián Cheesecake
Classic Italian Tiramisu
Classic Italian Tiramisu is a no-bake dessert consisting ladyfinger biscuits dipped in espresso and layered between smooth and creamy mascarpone filling.
It is easy to make, incredibly delicious and tastes even better after a day or two.
To learn more: How to Make the Best Classic Italian Tiramisu
Tort Medovik - Russian Honey Cake
Russian Honey Cake or Tort Medovik is a layered cake made with 8 crispy honey cake layers sandwiched between tangy sour cream frosting.
This beautiful dessert is perfect for celebrations such as birthdays, Christmas, or big family gatherings.
To learn more: Medovik - Russian Honey Cake
Greek Revani - Semolina Cake
Revani Cake - Semolina Cake is a popular Mediterranean dessert that is enjoyed across the Middle East and Greece.
This delicious dessert consists semolina flour, sugar, and eggs. It is soaked with orange-flavored syrup, and then cut into diamonds or squares.
The result is a moist and tender cake that is perfect for serving on special occasions or as an afternoon treat.
To learn more: Revani - Semolina Cake
Turkish Tel Kadayif
Kadaif Dessert, (or Turkish Tel Kadayif), is a popular and unique Turkish dessert typically served during the holy month of Ramadan.
It consists layers of crispy, shredded filo pastry base filled with a rich and nutty walnut mixture, and then baked until crispy.
The dessert is then soaked in a sweet syrup, adding an extra layer of flavor and moisture.
To learn more: Kadaif Dessert - TurkishTel Kadayif
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