dessert Recipes
424 delicious dessert recipes from around the world
Affogato
Drowned ice cream - vanilla gelato drowned in hot espresso. Simple perfection.
Aletria (Portuguese Sweet Vermicelli)
Aletria is a traditional Portuguese sweet vermicelli dessert, often enjoyed during the Christmas season. It's a comforting and subtly sweet dish, similar to a rice pudding but made with fine vermicelli noodles, finished with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Amaretti
Authentic Italian amaretti cookies, known for their delightful almond flavor and a texture that can range from delightfully chewy to satisfyingly crisp. Traditionally made with bitter almonds or apricot kernels for a distinct, slightly bitter-sweet taste.
Apfelmus (German Applesauce)
A smooth, sweet, and comforting German applesauce, perfect as a side dish or topping. This recipe includes all the classic elements for a balanced flavor.
Apfelstrudel
A classic German Apfelstrudel featuring a delicate, paper-thin pastry encasing a warm, spiced apple filling. This recipe requires patience and a gentle touch for the dough, but the result is a truly rewarding dessert.
Arroz Doce
A classic Portuguese rice pudding, Arroz Doce, is a comforting and festive dessert. It's traditionally decorated with a beautiful cinnamon pattern, making it a popular choice for celebrations and holidays.
Babà al Rum
A classic Neapolitan yeast cake, famously soaked in a generous amount of rum syrup until it's delightfully moist and dripping.
Banoffee Pie
A classic British dessert invented in the 1970s, this Banoffee Pie combines a crunchy biscuit base with sweet toffee, fresh bananas, and a generous topping of whipped cream.
Bienenstich (Bee Sting Cake)
A classic German cake featuring a rich yeast dough base, topped with a sticky, caramelized honey-almond mixture, and filled with a luscious vanilla custard. The name 'Bee Sting' is said to come from the legend that bakers threw dough at their overlords like bees stinging them, or that bees were attracted to the sweet aroma.
Biscotti di Prato (Tuscan Almond Cookies)
Authentic Tuscan almond cookies, also known as Cantucci or Biscotti di Prato. These twice-baked, crunchy delights are traditionally served with Vin Santo for dipping, but are also delicious on their own. The absence of butter or oil contributes to their signature crispness.
Blåbärssoppa (Swedish Blueberry Soup)
A comforting and versatile Swedish blueberry soup, perfect served warm as a restorative drink or chilled as a light dessert. Traditionally enjoyed during the Vasaloppet ski race for energy.
Bolas de Berlim (Portuguese Cream Donuts)
Bolas de Berlim are a beloved Portuguese classic, often enjoyed as a sweet treat at the beach. These light, airy donuts are filled with a vibrant yellow custard cream and coated in sugar.
Bomboloni
Bomboloni are classic Italian doughnuts, often a specialty in Tuscany. These fluffy, fried pastries are typically filled with rich pastry cream and dusted generously with sugar, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Best enjoyed fresh.
Bougatsa (Thessaloniki Custard Pie)
A beloved Northern Greek breakfast pastry from Thessaloniki, featuring layers of crisp phyllo dough encasing a rich, creamy semolina custard. Best enjoyed warm and dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar.
Cannoli Siciliani
Sicilian pastry tubes - crispy shells filled with sweet ricotta cream.
Cassata Siciliana
A quintessential Sicilian dessert, Cassata Siciliana is a vibrant and rich cake featuring layers of moist sponge cake, a creamy sweetened ricotta filling, and a sweet marzipan coating, often adorned with candied fruits. It's a labor of love, traditionally prepared for Easter.
Charlotte aux Fraises (Strawberry Charlotte)
An elegant French molded dessert featuring a delicate ladyfinger shell filled with a light and airy strawberry Bavarian cream. Perfect for special occasions.
Chokladbollar (Swedish Chocolate Balls)
Chokladbollar are a beloved no-bake Swedish treat, perfect for 'fika' (coffee break). These simple, rich chocolate balls are quick to make and incredibly satisfying.
Churros con Chocolate
Authentic Spanish fried dough pastry, ridged and crispy, served with a thick, rich hot chocolate dipping sauce. A classic Madrid breakfast or treat.
Ciambella (Italian Ring Cake)
A simple, rustic Italian ring cake, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a light dessert. Its straightforward preparation and comforting flavor make it a delightful everyday treat.
Clafoutis aux Cerises
A classic French dessert from the Limousin region, featuring plump black cherries baked in a rich, thick, custardy batter. This simple yet elegant dish is a country-style perfection.
Classic Bakewell Tart
A quintessential British almond tart featuring a crisp shortcrust pastry base, a layer of sweet raspberry jam, and a rich, nutty frangipane filling, traditionally from Bakewell, Derbyshire.
Classic British Bread and Butter Pudding
A comforting and classic British dessert made from custard-soaked bread, baked until golden and delicious. Perfect for using up stale bread.
Classic British Jam Tarts
Delightful and simple jam tarts, a beloved British classic perfect for baking with children. These individual pastry cases are filled with your favorite jam and baked until golden and crisp.