Want to travel the world? Just make all of these 24 incredible desserts and you will experience all the sweet flavors of the globe. From flawless Italian desserts to unique Japanese cakes, we have gathered together the most incredible recipes that you can easily make at home. Give a few a try and see which international desserts are your favorites.
Ricotta Pie
Whilst classic Italian Ricotta pie is traditionally made at Easter, you can certainly enjoy it throughout the whole spring season! Lemon-infused ricotta gives a rich yet light flavor and an amazing creamy custard texture. With its comforting flavors and traditional charm, this dessert embodies the warmth and hospitality of a rustic farmhouse in the countryside of Portugal.
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Nutella Cupcakes
Cute and creamy Nutella cupcakes have the most amazing chocolate hazelnut taste and soft texture. A luxurious Nutella frosting - chocolate pastry cream-based - elevates them to a more sophisticated style, and what's more, a surprise awaits you as you take the first bite, a gooey Nutella filling. With its rich flavors and irresistible combination of chocolate and hazelnut, this dessert captures the essence of a cozy café in Switzerland.
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Chocolate Ganache Cake
Whether for a special occasion or an after-dinner dessert to satisfy the sweet tooth, this chocolate ganache cake is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. Made with silky chocolate ganache frosting and a single layer of moist chocolate sponge cake, this drool-worthy dessert is delectable to the taste buds and a breeze to make. This cake will transport you to Belgium, a country famous for its exquisite chocolates and culinary delights.
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Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies
This easy raspberry cheesecake cookie recipe brings together the best of both worlds – the lusciousness of cheesecake and the handheld convenience of cookies. Bursting with fresh raspberries and stuffed with a sweet cream cheese filling, each bite offers a blend of fruity flavor and creamy richness. With their sweet and tart flavors, these cookies capture a charming countryside bakery in Scotland.
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Mille Feuille
Mille feuille (or "thousand leaves") is a famous French dessert made from layers of puff pastry and pastry cream. With its precise layers and exquisite presentation, this dessert embodies the sophistication and refinement of a patisserie in Austria.
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Chocolate Hazelnut Tart
This silky chocolate hazelnut tart is an easy, quick, and super delicious dessert for chocolate and hazelnut lovers! A divine symphony of flavors featuring a buttery crust filled with a velvety smooth chocolate ganache and crunchy roasted hazelnuts. The harmonious pairing of chocolate and hazelnut creates a dessert that evokes the artisanal pastry shops of Canada.
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Napoleon Cake
Napoleon cake is a showstopping dessert to share. Puff pastry is buttery, crunchy, and delicious and tastes amazing piled in a tower with silky pastry cream between layers. You can coat this easy Napoleon cake in an extra light layer of cream and finely crushed puff pastry pieces. With its intricate layers and timeless appeal, this cake brings to mind the magnificence of a traditional tea room in the United Kingdom.
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Tiramisu Cups
These tiramisu cups are the easiest way to enjoy the famous tiramisu in no time! With roots in the Trevino dialect, the word tiramisu literally means "pick me up." Tiramisu is an Italian no-bake dessert made by layering coffee-soaked sponge cake cookies (ladyfingers) with mascarpone and then topping it off with cocoa powder. With its indulgent flavors and velvety texture, this dessert captures the spirit of an enchanting café in Brazil.
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Strawberry Galette
A galette is a flat, free-formed French pastry dessert that is so easy to make. To make a galette, first, make a crisp and buttery pie dough and then top it with ingredients like fresh fruit before forming a crust with the edges. Baked to golden perfection, it embodies the charm and simplicity of a countryside bakery in Mexico.
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Marble Loaf Cake
This wonderful moist Chocolate marble loaf cake (Pound cake) is the perfect elegant yet easy teacake to serve for breakfast, or as a dessert! With its balanced flavors and classic appeal, this cake brings to mind the artistry and precision of German confectionery.
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Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ultra moist and rich, these brownies with cream cheese frosting are made with both dark chocolate and cocoa powder for the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream. They're topped with the perfect cream cheese addition that makes this one of the tastiest whipped cream cheese desserts. The combination of rich chocolate and tangy cream cheese creates a harmonious blend of flavors just like an indulgent dessert parlor in the United States.
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Mochi donuts
Bouncy, chewy texture? Check. Chocolate ganache glazing? Check. Fun, signature bubble-ring shape? Check. These Mochi donuts have it all. With their unique texture and playful flavors, these donuts evoke the trendy and innovative dessert scene of South Korea.
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White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
White chocolate covered strawberries make the perfect dessert or sweet treat! Fresh strawberries are dipped into molten white chocolate; every bite gives you a taste of delicious ripe berries and sweet chocolatey goodness. With their elegant presentation and luxurious flavors, these treats bring to mind the sophistication and refinement of a high-end patisserie in Monaco.
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Lemonade bundt cake
Once you've tried this lemonade bundt cake, you won't want to taste the new season any other way. Not only is it bursting with lemon flavor, but it has the most amazing velvety texture too. With its sunny disposition and vibrant flavors, this cake embodies the laid-back and vibrant atmosphere of a beachside café in Australia.
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Charlotte cake
Achieve delicious professional patisserie-looking Charlotte cake with minimal effort, one of the most beautiful desserts on this list! Layers of fluffy ladyfingers, vanilla-flavored créme mousseline, and Spring berries. Sort of a strawberry tiramisu with creamy vanilla filling! With its refined presentation and delicate flavors, this cake evokes the charm and grace of a luxurious patisserie in France.
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Tiramisu Cookies
These delicious, coffee-flavored tiramisu cookies are the perfect after-dinner treat, dessert table addition, or compliment to your morning cup of coffee. A delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, this easy tiramisu cookie recipe combines espresso powder and sweet mascarpone frosting topped with cocoa powder. If these cookies appeal to you, then you might want to hop on a plane to Italy!
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Danish Butter Cookies
For a simple yet flavorful dessert or snack that the whole family will love, these buttery and soft Danish butter cookies (also known as Danish biscuits) will not disappoint! The buttery texture of the cookies is reminiscent of the soft sands on the beaches in south Denmark. If these cookies sound appealing to you, then your next vacation may just be relaxing on a European beach!
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Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Brighten up your world with a burst of citrusy bliss with these easy-to-make and delectably delicious Italian lemon ricotta cookies! With their soft melt-in-your-mouth texture and perfect balance of tangy to sweet, these lemon cookies are a true delight! Whether you serve them alongside your favorite hot beverage or take them to your next family gathering, they are sure to be a hit and will bring you the spirit of Sicily!
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Japanese Cheesecake
This Jiggly Japanese cheesecake recipe is the ultimate fluffy, souffle-like cheesecake that some refer to as Japanese Cotton cheesecake due to its unique texture. The jiggly cheesecake consists of a few basic ingredients you probably already have at home, the most important part of the recipe is the actual technique that I will teach you!
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Black Sesame Tarts With Yuzu Curd
This Japanese-inspired black sesame tart with yuzu curd is probably my favorite tartlet at the moment, a must-try if you are into citrusy desserts and/or anything Japanese! Pâte Sablée sweet shortcrust enriched with black sesame seeds and filled with tangy and creamy yuzu curd. A beautiful contrast of flavors and textures topped with a super easy yet decorative chocolate shard decoration.
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Bavarian Cream Donuts
There are many delicious types of cream-filled donuts out there, but these delightful Bavarian cream donuts are hands down a treat that everyone will love! Made with buttery brioche donuts and then filled with a creamy, rich French vanilla cream, they are super light, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or dessert!
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Chocolate Brioche
For chocolate lovers who also enjoy the tender, fluffy texture of French brioche bread, this chocolate brioche gives you the best of both worlds! This easy chocolate brioche recipe takes classic brioche bread and fills it with swirls of creamy chocolate and cocoa powder before topping it with melted butter. Enjoy it for breakfast with a cup of coffee or for an after-dinner treat!
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Eclairs
This is seriously the BEST eclair recipe that will take you through how to make classic French eclairs at home step by step. A foolproof eclair recipe that works even in a home kitchen environment. Delicious crispy and creamy eclairs filled with chocolate or vanilla pastry cream covered with a chocolate glaze will impress everyone!
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German Bee Sting Cake
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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Best Greek Dessert Recipes
From baklava and other filo pastry-based desserts to loukoumades, here are the best Greek desserts, all in one place. Greece is known as the cradle of Western civilization for a reason, and Greek desserts arguably might be one of them. Check out these recipes for Greek desserts and find your favorite.
Go to the recipes: Greek Desserts
Best Classic American Desserts
The best classic American desserts to make at home! You might be familiar with some of these traditional American desserts, but I'll bet there are a few you've never heard of.
Go to the recipes: American Desserts
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