A Sweet Passport to the World’s Best Desserts
There’s something magical about desserts, and discovering new ones from around the world makes them even more exciting. From delicate pastries to decadent cakes, every culture brings its own sweet spin to the table. Experimenting with these global dessert recipes lets you travel the world through flavors, all without leaving your kitchen. It’s a fun and tasty way to add some international flair to your dessert lineup!
Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake
Devour this sublime Italian lemon ricotta cake with its light and fluffy texture. This delicious lemon cake is made with a handful of basic ingredients like fresh lemon juice and creamy ricotta cheese. It’s a casual cake that can be served as an easy dessert, brunch, or an afternoon treat.
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Spanish Almond Cake
Tarta de Santiago or Spanish Almond Cake is a traditional Spanish Recipe. This well known sweet around the Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago) is a nutty, moist and gluten-free recipe, with and authentic almond-flavored recipe.
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Hjónabandssæla (Icelandic Rhubarb Cake)
Iceland’s favourite cake, known as Hjónabandssæla, is a sweet oat-and-rhubarb dessert that translates to “happy marriage cake.” Packed with sticky rhubarb jam and topped with oat crumble, this cheerful cake is an ode to wedded bliss. Egg-free, dairy-free, and plant-based. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, or really any day of the year because it’s so easy to make!
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German Apple Pie
German Apple Pie is one of the easiest and creamiest apple pies I’ve ever baked. The filling is simply cinnamon and sugar-coated apples covered in cream and sprinkled with sugar.
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Bomboloni – Italian Doughnuts
Make a batch (or two) of bomboloni, traditional Italian doughnuts filled with rich pastry cream. These are the perfect party treats that are insanely yummy and artisanal-looking.
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Green Tea Matcha Ice Cream
Vibrant, indulgent and velvety smooth homemade matcha ice cream bursting with earthy matcha flavor. This refreshing and creamy green tea ice cream is so easy to make at home and much better tasting than store-bought desserts!
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Vietnamese Tapioca Pudding
Vietnamese Tapioca Pudding or che chuoi chung is a non-dairy tapioca pudding with bananas that’s typical in Vietnam. It’s almost like a soup and the flavor is bananas (pun intended).
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Nanaimo Bars
Nanaimo Bars are a classic Canadian, Christmas or any-time treat that originates from the city of Nanaimo in British Columbia. This no-bake dessert starts with a chocolate, coconut and almond base, a creamy, vanilla custard buttercream makes the filling and then topped with a rich chocolate ganache.
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Italian Lemon Mascarpone Cake
This Italian lemon mascarpone cake recipe makes an utterly delicious cake that’s perfectly balanced and wonderfully light.
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Thai Mango Sticky Rice
Mango Sticky Rice is the most beloved of all Thai desserts. Made with steamed glutinous sweet rice, sweetened coconut cream, and fresh seasonal mango, learn how easy it is to make khao niaow ma muang from home with this easy to follow recipe.
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French Napoleon Pastry
This delicate dessert features a trio or crisp, buttery layers separated by a rich vanilla bean pastry cream and topped with a “feathered” decorative glaze (more on that later.) It’s ideal for sharing….but you certainly don’t have to.
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Cake Rusk (Indian/Pakistani Biscotti Recipe)
This Cake Rusk recipe is an all-time favorite recipe in Pakistan and India. These biscuits are crunchy and crispy, and quite easy to make with a few simple pantry ingredients. If you want to enjoy it the best, dunk it in the tea and eat it.
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Irish Apple Crumble with Whiskey Cream
This Irish Apple Crumble with Whiskey Cream is an easy, beyond delicious dessert that is perfect for St. Paddy’s Day!
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Basque Pumpkin Cheesecake & Caramel Pecan Topping
This decadent burnt Basque pumpkin cheesecake takes the classic Spanish recipe and gives it an autumnal twist. You’ll want to make this easy and impressive fall dessert all year round.
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French Strawberry Cake
Soft as a cloud and studded with fresh berries, this French Strawberry Cake deserves a spot at your dessert table. With a moist, custardy center and a crackled sugary top, this rustic cake is a must-make for strawberry season.
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Billy Miner Pie
If you live in Canada, you’ve probably heard of The Keg’s Billy Miner Pie. This strangely named ice cream dessert is one of the dishes that The Keg (a popular restaurant chain) is known for.
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Sourdough Conchas (Mexican Pan Dulce)
If you’ve ever visited a Mexican bakery or panadería, you’ve no doubt seen these popular sweet breads (or pan dulce) in windows or bakery shelves. Their vibrant toppings and creative designs make them a favorite among all ages, enjoyed at any time of day.
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Bee Sting Cake
Bee Sting Cake is a tried and true German dessert cake recipe. It’s a light, airy cake with rich vanilla cream filling and crunchy almond topping.
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Turkish Tulumba
Popular throughout the Mediterranean, tulumba is a fried dough pastry that is sweetened with syrup, and sometimes topped with crushed nuts. Learn how to make delicious Turkish Tulumba at home!
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Créme Brûlée
This easy créme brûlée recipe is rich, creamy, and even tastier than any version you’ll find in a restaurant! We’ve used whole vanilla beans for a superior taste, and we’ll show you how to use a torch for the perfectly caramelized sugar crust. Top it with fresh berries for a dessert that will leave your guests raving.
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