The World’s BEST Desserts

This article presents a selection of delicious desserts from various culinary cultures, including towering trifles, outrageous cakes, honey-soaked filo, and jellies in sweet milk, showcasing the global love for sweet treats.

Rigó Jancsi, Hungary

Named for a well-known Romani violinist, Hungary’s dessert, Rigó Jancsi, is a decadent treat with two layers of chocolate sponge cake, rich chocolate cream filling, and dark chocolate fondant icing.

Sorbet, various locations

It’s a little challenging to pinpoint the history and origins of sorbet. It is thought that the earliest frozen treats were offered in Mesopotamian ice shops as early as 4,000 BC. They have ties to China, ancient Rome, and Persia as well. Naturally, they are now consumed all over the world, whether as a stand-alone delight or as a palate cleanser in between dishes at a dinner party. Sorbets are usually created without dairy and are just made of ice that has been flavored with fruit juices; occasionally, alcohol is added to alter the texture and melting point of the ice.

Sticky rice with mango, Thailand

This delicacy is popular throughout South and Southeast Asia, though it is most strongly linked to Thailand. Cooked white rice is combined with heated, salty, and sweetened coconut milk to make sticky rice. After the rice has absorbed the sweet milk, it is occasionally covered with bamboo or wrapped in banana leaves before steaming. A freshly sliced mango completes the dish, and fried mung beans are added for an added crunch.

Ma’amoul, Egypt

Although they originated in ancient Egypt, these butter and semolina cookies are now very well-liked throughout the Middle East and North Africa. They are hand-shaped and then cooked without filling, or with figs, dates, or nuts. Traditionally, ma’amoul are prepared for religious holidays like Easter, Purim, or Eid. They are particularly well-liked during Ramadan, when the fast is broken.

M’Hanncha, Morocco

This classic Moroccan treat is sometimes referred to as a “snake cake” because of the way the long, fragrant almond paste-filled filo pastry tube is wound around the circular baking pan. After that, it receives a seasoned egg wash and is baked till perfectly crispy. This delicious delicacy is covered with cinnamon and almond slices and drenched in warm honey while it’s still warm from the oven.

Thapthim Kop, Thailand

It makes sense why this famous Thai dish is sometimes called red rubies dessert. The star of this meal, the water chestnuts, are boiled in tapioca flour after being soaked in grenadine, which gives them a gorgeous crimson color and a gelatinous texture. For added effect, these “rubies” are then served with flawless white coconut cream.

S’mores, USA

S’mores, a US campfire and fire pit mainstay (and growing in popularity overseas), are quite straightforward: two graham crackers are stacked with a marshmallow and chocolate, which is then cooked over an open flame until the chocolate is melted and gooey. It takes some talent to get the ideal melt without burning, but it’s all part of the pleasure when there are treats lost to the fire.

Dadar, gulung, Indonesia

Because aromatic pandan leaves are added to the batter, these Indonesian pancakes, which are among the nation’s most beloved delicacies, have a striking green colour that makes them easily recognizable. This green batter is fried in a small amount of margarine, then it’s wrapped up and dusted with grated coconut and palm sugar. They are frequently offered for sale from street vendors, either prepared and sliced into pieces or ready to eat.