sweet treat Recipes
8 delicious sweet treat recipes from around the world
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.
Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts)
Authentic Portuguese custard tarts, featuring a crisp, flaky puff pastry shell filled with a rich, creamy egg custard that's caramelized and blistered on top. A beloved treat originating from Lisbon.
Semla (Swedish Cream Buns)
A traditional Swedish Lent treat, the Semla is a sweet cardamom-spiced bun, sliced open, filled with a rich almond paste mixture, and topped with a generous swirl of whipped cream. Often enjoyed in a bowl of warm milk (hetvägg).
Travesseiro de Sintra
Travesseiro de Sintra, meaning 'Sintra pillow', is a famous Portuguese pastry consisting of flaky puff pastry filled with a rich, sweet almond cream. These delicate pastries are a beloved specialty from the town of Sintra.
Lokma (Turkish Fried Dough)
Lokma are delightful, bite-sized Turkish fried dough balls, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, generously soaked in a sweet lemon-infused syrup. A beloved street food and dessert.
Hertzoggie
A classic South African sweet treat featuring a crisp shortcrust pastry shell filled with sweet apricot jam and topped with a chewy coconut meringue.
Fairy Bread
A beloved and simple Australian party snack, fairy bread consists of white bread generously buttered and coated in colourful hundreds and thousands (sprinkles). It's a quintessential treat for children's birthday parties and celebrations.
Golden Gaytime Inspired Dessert Bars
A homemade rendition of the beloved Australian Golden Gaytime ice cream bar, featuring a creamy vanilla ice cream center, crunchy toffee bits, and a signature chocolate and biscuit crumb coating.