Since today is Eat an Extra Dessert Day, we have arranged a list of desserts from all around the world for you to try or to recreate at home!
Tiramisu (Italy): A classic Italian dessert made with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, and cocoa powder.
Creme Brulee (France): A rich and creamy custard dessert with a caramelized sugar crust on top.
Baklava (Middle East): A sweet pastry made of layers of filo dough, filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey.
Churros (Spain): Fried dough pastries often enjoyed with a dusting of sugar or cinnamon, often served with chocolate sauce for dipping.
Mochi (Japan): Chewy rice cake made from glutinous rice, often filled with sweet fillings like red bean paste or ice cream.
Cheesecake (United States): A rich and creamy dessert made with cream cheese, often served with various toppings or fruit compotes.
Baklava (Turkey): A popular dessert made of layers of phyllo dough, filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey.
Gulab Jamun (India): Deep-fried milk dumplings soaked in a sugary syrup, often flavored with cardamom and rosewater.
Flan (Mexico and Spain): A smooth and creamy caramel custard dessert, often served with caramel sauce on top.
Pavlova (Australia/New Zealand): A dessert consisting of a meringue base topped with whipped cream and fresh fruits, named after the Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlova.
*Mango Sticky Rice (Thailand): A sweet dish made with glutinous rice, fresh mango slices, and a drizzle of coconut milk.
Bingsu (South Korea): A shaved ice dessert often topped with sweet ingredients like red bean paste, fruit, condensed milk, or ice cream.
Tres Leches Cake (Latin America): A sponge cake soaked in three types of milk (condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream), resulting in a moist and decadent treat.
Baklava (Greece): A sweet pastry made of layers of phyllo dough, filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey or syrup.
Kue Dadar Gulung (Indonesia): A vibrant dessert made from green glutinous rice flour, filled with sweet coconut and palm sugar, creating a flavorful and chewy delicacy.