Discover a world of flavor with these 12 famous desserts that have earned their place as must-try treats. Each of these international delights offers a unique taste of the culture it represents, blending tradition with irresistible sweetness. Rich pastries, creamy cakes, and more, these iconic desserts deserve a spot on your must-bake list. Explore these global favorites and bring a taste of the world into your kitchen!
Mille Feuille - France
Mille feuille (or "thousand leaves") is a famous French dessert made from layers of puff pastry and pastry cream. To make homemade mille feuille, you bake puff pastry under weights so it remains compacted and crisp and doesn't puff up high. Afterward, the crispy layers of Mille Feuille are stacked with crème pâtissière or crème mousseline. Finally, it is topped with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or fruit.
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Tiramisu - Italy
This authentic Italian tiramisu features homemade airy ladyfingers that are layered in between light mascarpone cream, rich espresso, and a touch of cocoa finish. Dolce vita! You absolutely have to make this recipe, no excuse!
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Ricotta Pie - Italy
This easy Sicilian ricotta pie with a hint of lemon is one of the creamiest, most delicious pies you will ever make! Classic Italian ricotta pie is traditionally associated with Easter, but it might just be your favorite pie all year round!
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Crème brûlée - France
Crème brûlée (which translates as "burnt cream") is one of my favorite French desserts. It is a rich cream custard baked in a water bath with sugar sprinkled over the top that is torched (or brûléed) until it melts to form a hard and crunchy top layer. It is made of a few simple ingredients and many people don´t know how incredibly easy to prepare!
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Sacher Torte - Austria
Austrian Sacher Torte cake is in the history books as one of Europe's best cakes, and I'm going to show you how to make it yourself. A moist chocolate sponge is coated and filled with a fine layer of apricot jam before being cloaked in a smooth chocolate glaze. It is a Viennese specialty that defines elegance, and this sacher torte recipe takes the famous classic Sachertorte to the next level!
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Mochi Donuts - Japan
Mochi donuts, well known as Pon-de-ring In Japan, are delicious mochi-like ring-shaped donuts with a signature bouncy and chewy texture and colorful chocolate ganache glazings on top. Apart from their fun shape and versatility in flavoring them (that will mainly come from the glaze), I love them because of their texture: crisp outside with a bouncy, chewy, soft mochi-like inside.
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Basque Burnt Cheesecake - Spain
This Basque burnt cheesecake recipe comes together in 5 minutes using 5 simple ingredients yet has an unbelievable texture and taste, the best Cheesecake I have ever had! Basque Burnt Cheesecake, or as some people refer to it, San Sebastian Cheesecake, is the easiest cheesecake of all, and it is a must-try!
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Napoleon Cake - Russian
Make a statement with Napoleon cake made with sweet puff pastry and layers of silky pastry cream. Guests will love being served such an impressive-looking dessert and then subsequently be amazed at how good it tastes!
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Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tarts - Japan
Hokkaido baked cheese tarts are the ultimate rich and creamy Japanese desserts with crunchy shortcrust tart base and distinct sweet and savory cheesy filling. The Japanese Cheese tarts recipe is made using my popular Pâte Sablée aka Sweet shortcrust pastry tart that is filled with a combination of creamy, sweet, and savory dairy and cheese products such as heavy cream, Philadephia cream cheese, and parmesan cheese.
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Bee Sting Cake - Germany
This delicious two-layer traditional German bee sting cake is sure to be the talk of your guests at your next gathering! Made with soft, airy, French brioche bread filled with creamy vanilla pastry cream and a honey-glazed, crunchy almond topping, it is more than tasty but also eye-catching!
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Baklava Cheesecake - Turkey / Greece
This delicious baklava cheesecake recipe is a must-try for baklava and cheesecake lovers. It's the rich and creamy flavor of a traditional cheesecake wrapped in a nutty phyllo crust drizzled in honey and rosewater syrup. What's more, it's effortless to make!
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Lussekatter - Sweden
Traditional Swedish saffron buns called Lussekatter (named after Lucia cats) are the ultimate saffron-infused fluffy yeasted brioche to bake before the holidays! These buns are crazy moist and delicious. They are primarily made for St. Lucia Day (December 13th) but are enjoyed throughout November and December in Sweden. Imagine delicious saffron-infused buttery, pillowy brioche dough that is super soft and the perfect addition to your coffee or tea.
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More Desserts
These are the best recipes with chocolate chips for when you need that extra chocolatey fix. Whether you are looking for recipes for leftover chocolate chips or just need a bit of extra chocolate in your life, I've got you covered.
Go to the recipes: Desserts Made with Chocolate Chips
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