There are so many delicious foods from around the world. Each country has their own unique cuisines that bring out different flavors and ingredients. While you can always run over to the corner store and grab a chocolate bar, these desserts are far more decedent and world renowned. That's why we have compiled a list of 20 of the most popular desserts from around the world, so that if you ever seen them on the menu, you know they are worth a try!
1. Tiramisu (Italy)
Indulge in Tiramisu, a coffee flavored dessert made with ladyfinger pastries, mascarpone cheese, and cocoa powder. It’s soft delicate flavors will keep you wanting more!
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2. Mochi (Japan)
Mochi is a chewy treat popular in Japan. Made from rice flour, it’s best when paired with ice cream. It’s a must try dessert if you’re ever in Asia.
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3. Baklava (Greece)
Head over to Greece to try Baklava, a yummy pasty filled to the brim with nuts and honey. It’s soft flaky exterior and sweet crunchy middle, will make you feel like you’re in heaven.
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4. Crème Brûlée (France)
Crème Brûlée is a famous decedent French dessert. It’s a thick custard with a layer of caramelized sugar on top. The sugar is often blow torched at the table to take the dessert experience to the next level.
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5. Churros (Spain)
Churros are a delicious deep friend stick pastry usually covered in either cinnamon or sugar. Some places will offer you a chocolate dip to make it even better. Who doesn’t like deep-fried pastries?
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6. Gulab Jamun (India)
Popular in India, the Gulab Jamun is a deep-fried pastry dessert covered in syrup. The dough balls are known to be very soft and melt in your mouth.
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7. Pavlova (New Zealand)
Fly over to New Zealand to try Pavlova, a creamy meringue pie covered in whipped cream and berries. It’s got both soft and crunchy flavors in every bite!
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8. Tres Leches Cake (Mexico)
Tres Leches Cake is a sponge cake dessert popular in Mexico, that requires 3 types of milk (evaporated, condensed, heavy cream). All of which are combined to make the sponge flavor super moist and unforgettable.
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9. Black Forest Cake (Germany)
Germany’s favorite dessert is Black Forest Cake. They take a sponge cake and then cover it in chocolate, whipped cream and berries. What more could you want!
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10. Alfajores (Argentina)
You’ve got to try Alfajores, basically a cookie stuffed and covered in chocolate and powdered sugar. The Argentinians have good taste, it’s hard to eat just one.
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11. Sticky Toffee Pudding (United Kingdom)
The Uk's favorite dessert is also a sponge cake. To turn in into toffee pudding, its covered in a heavy toffee sauce and covered in chopped dates. Not sure about the dates part, but it definitely worth a try!
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12. Lamingtons (Australia)
Another sponge cake, Australia’s Lamingtons are covered head to toe in chocolate icing and drizzled with coconut powder. To take it to the next level, get one filled with cream or jam!
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13. Pastel de Nata (Portugal)
Similar to a creme brûlée but in a different form, Portugals Pastel de Nata is a flakey custard tart typically filled with cream. The soft chewy texture and creamy center will have your taste buds dancing.
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14. Knafeh (Middle East)
If you’re ever in the Middle East make sure to try Knafeh, a noodle-like pastry covered in syrup and layered cream. Traditionally pistachios are spread on top. Definitely worth trying at least once!
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15. Tarte Tatin (France)
Another popular dish in France is Tarte Tatin, an apple tart flipped upside-down. The caramelized apples baked in a thick crust, is one savoury bite!
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16. Sacher Torte (Austria)
If you like mixing your fruit with chocolate try Sacher Torte, a popular dessert in Austria. The chocolate cake is layered with jam, with more chocolate drizzled on top. You’ll enjoy every bite!
17. Flan (Spain)
Another famous dish in Spain is Flan, a creamy dessert custard covered in caramel. The dish is widely popular across Latin America due to its light and flavorful taste. You’ve got to try it!
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18. Gelato (Italy)
Gelato is taking over the ice cream world in Italy. The high end, dense, and creamy tastes can’t be matched by regular ice cream. There are tons of flavors to choose from, I’d recommend hazelnut!
19. Dulce de Leche (Latin America)
Dulce de Leche is the perfect dessert topping, made popular across Latin America. It essentially a thick and sweet caramel sauce that tastes amazing on anything. Throw it on your pie or ice cream for a major upgrade.
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20. Mango Sticky Rice (Thailand)
Famous in Thailand, mango sticky rice can be found all over the country. The simple dessert uses a combination of rice, mangos, and coconut milk, to create a light and juicy flavor. It’s quite a different style of dessert to many on this list, but it’s delicious in its own right!
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