Desserts are the fairy tales of the kitchen — a happily-ever-after-to supper. Here’s a list of the top 10 desserts from around the globe that you must try!
- Tiramisu (Italy)
- Baklava (Turkey)
- Mochi (Japan)
- Churros (Spain)
- Gulab Jamun (India)
- Pavlova (Australia, New Zealand)
- Sacher-Torte (Austria)
- Açai (Brazil)
- Nanaimo Bars (Canada)
- Malva Pudding (South Africa)
Tiramisu (Italy)
Tiramisu is a coffee-flavored Italian dessert. It is made of ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese, flavored with cocoa. It is among the top desserts worldwide.
Baklava (Turkey)
Baklava is a rich, sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened and held together with syrup or honey. It is characteristic of the cuisines of the Levant and the broader Middle East, along with Greece, the South Caucasus, the Balkans, Maghreb, and Central Asia. It is among the top desserts worldwide.
Mochi (Japan)
Mochi is a Japanese rice cake made of mochigome, a short-grain japonica glutinous rice, and sometimes other ingredients such as water, sugar, and cornstarch. The rice is pounded into paste and molded into the desired shape. It is among the top desserts worldwide.
Churros (Spain)
Churros are a type of fried dough from Spain. They are also popular in Latin America, France, Portugal, the United States, and Spanish-speaking Caribbean islands. There are two types of churros in Spain, one which is thin (and sometimes knotted) and the other which is long and thick (porra). It is among the top desserts worldwide.
Gulab Jamun (India)
Gulab jamun is a milk-solid-based sweet from the Indian subcontinent, and a type of mithai, popular in India, Nepal, Pakistan, the Maldives, and Bangladesh, as well as Myanmar. It is among the top desserts worldwide.
Pavlova (Australia, New Zealand)
Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. It has a crisp crust and is soft, and light inside, usually topped with fruit and whipped cream. It is among the top desserts worldwide.
Sacher-Torte (Austria)
The Sacher-Torte is a specific type of chocolate cake, or torte, invented by Austrian Franz Sacher in 1832 for Prince Wenzel von Metternich in Vienna, Austria. It is one of the most famous Viennese culinary specialties. It is among the top desserts worldwide.
Açai (Brazil)
Açai is a Brazilian dish made of frozen and mashed açai palm fruit. It is served as a smoothie in a bowl or glass, commonly topped with granola and banana, then mixed with other fruits and guaraná syrup. It is among the top desserts worldwide.
Nanaimo Bars (Canada)
Nanaimo Bars are a no-bake dessert named after the Canadian city of Nanaimo in British Columbia. This dessert consists of three layers – Base: A crumb base made from wafer, nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans), and coconut, Middle: A custard icing, and Top: A layer of chocolate ganache. It is among the top desserts worldwide.
Malva Pudding (South Africa)
Malva pudding is a sweet pudding of South African origin. It contains apricot jam and has a spongy caramelized texture. A cream sauce is often poured over it while it is hot, and it is usually served hot with custard and/or ice cream. It is among the top desserts worldwide.
These desserts not only offer a sweet ending to your meals but also take you on a gastronomic journey around the world. So, go ahead and give these recipes a try!
