Crème brûlée

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Let’s begin with a classic – crème brûlée is highly regarded delectable French dessert has a custard base topped with hard caramel, and a sweet, rich flavor.

Baklava

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If you’ve ever eaten in Istanbul, you’ve probably happened upon baklava. This sweet Turkish pastry has layers of filo, chopped nuts and is held together by a decadent helping of syrup.

Gelato

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This rich, classic Italian ice cream makes the top ten desserts in the world. Although you can now find it all over the world, no one makes it quite like the Italians.

Mochi

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Mochi is a Japanese dessert traditionally served during the New Year, made from whole rice which has been soaked, steamed, mashed, and usually shaped into balls.

Cinnamon Oranges

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Desserts can actually be healthy – who knew? A staple of Morocco, cinnamon oranges are simple to make and simply delicious.

Brigadeiros

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Brazilian brigadeiros pack a strong chocolate flavor, as they’re made up of cocoa power, condensed milk, and decorated with chocolate sprinkles.

Koeksister

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A sweet and syrupy doughnut, originating from South Africa. There is a crispy, braided Afrikaner version as well as a Cape Malay version which bears more resemblance to a round dumpling. Both types of koeksister are equally lekker!


Loukoumades

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Hailing from Greece, these sweet puffs of fried dough covered in a honey-based syrup and cinnamon simply melt in your mouth. Loukoumades are one of the best desserts in the country to sample.

Tres Leches

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A sponge cake soaked in evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream, hence the name ‘three milks’. Though Peru claims the credit for creating Tres Leches, many other South American countries claim the cake as theirs as well. One thing’s for certain – no matter where it’s from, Tres Leches is delicious!

Gulab Jamun

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Indian food is renowned all over the world for its color and spice, but did you know some great desserts come out of India as well? Try Gulab Jamun, sweet, golden dumplings that are deep fried and coated with sugar syrup.