30 Tastiest Reasons For Travel

A few desserts, trotting across the globe from East to West. via Holidayen Blog and Holidayen

1. Australia/ New Zealand - Pavlova

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Named after Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlova, this meringue-based dessert with a soft, airy interior and a light crust topped with whipped cream and fruits is a delightful delicacy.

2. Japan - Dango

Apart from the several variations of the famous mochi, Japan has simple but elegant and yummy desserts. Sweet rice dumplings called Dango are traditional accompaniments to tea, and are made in different flavours like green tea and red bean.

3. South Korea - Patbingsu

The not-so-secret weapon of the Koreans to beat the sweltering summer heat is the delicious Patbingsu – ice shavings with condensed milk, fruits, syrups, fruits, tteok, ice-cream or froyo, jelly and other sprinkles.

4. Malaysia - Bubur Cha-cha

Taro figures in a lot of Malaysian sweet dishes, and combined with sweet potato and banana cubes in a chilled pandan-flavoured coconut milk and sago soup, it makes a delectable bubur chacha.

5. China - Mooncake

Eaten specifically during the Mid-Autumn festival this month, they are filled with lotus seed or red bean paste and have a chewy crust.

6. Thailand - Mango and Sticky Rice

Mango sticky rice is a classic Thai dessert, combining the tangy sweetness of mango with the smoothness of coconut milk, textured with rice. Tropical, flavoursome and simple.

7. Russia – Ptichye Moloko

Ptichye Moloko or Bird’s Milk Cake, the first cake to be patented in the erstwhile Soviet, has a chocolate ganache topping on layers of cake and soufflé.

8. India - Kheer

Kheer, the Indian rice pudding, consists of mildly flavoured rice boiled in thick sweet condensed milk topped with dry fruits. This smooth and wholesome creamy dessert is made during festivals and special occasions.

9. Iran - Bastani ice-cream

Iranian ice-cream, with saffron and rose-water, sprinkled with pistachio is an intensely flavoured variation of the universally-liked dessert.

10. Turkey - Baklava

Flaky phyllo pastry with a nuts and honey filling goes perfectly with a cup of Turkish coffee.

11. Egypt - Basbousa

Semolina cake soaked in flavoured lemon syrup topped with nuts is ubiquitous in Egypt.

12. Greece - Yogurt

Healthy and wholesome like everything else Greek, yogurt with fruit salad and dry fruits is a daily dessert.

13. Poland - Paczki

Polish sponge cake with various fillings such as rose preserves, custard, budyn and chocolate, sprinkles with orange peel and sugar-dusted, is traditionally eaten on Fat Thursday as it is believed to bring good luck.

14. Hungary - Dobos Torte

This Hungarian cake named after its inventor, is a sponge cake layered with chocolate buttercream and a caramel topping.

15. Denmark - Pastry

The Danish pastry (of Viennese origin) has several variations with different fillings, and satisfies your sweet tooth at all times of the day.

16. Austria - Sacher torte

The most famous cake in the world needs no introduction. Rich chocolate cake with a layer of apricot jam goes well with coffee.

17. Italy - Tiramisu

Delectable and creamy with Marsala wine, the coffee and cocoa in Tiramisu come together to create magic.

18. Germany - Black Forest Cake

Traditional, rich with chocolate, cream and cherries, it is called Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte in German.

19. Netherlands - Vlaai

Dutch pies come with a variety of fillings – fruit, chocolate or coffee cream.

20. Morocco - Harcha

Fried flatbread made of semolina can be found everywhere in Morocco and can be easily prepared.

21. Belgium - Waffles

A trip to Belgium is incomplete without sampling the warm, fresh waffles.

22. Spain - Turron

A Spanish almond and honey confection, Turron is a favourite during the holiday season.

23. France - Dacquoise

Decadent desserts rule in France, and the layered Dacquoise with almond and hazelnut meringue and buttercream will always make you wish you had skipped le plat principal.

24. UK - Sticky toffee pudding

This quintessential English dessert has sticky toffee sauce over a date sponge cake, often teamed with ice-cream or custard.

25. Brazil - Brigadeiro

Traditional Brazilian chocolate candy, this smooth melt-in-the-mouth treat can be made in less than 15 minutes and is loved by all.

26. Argentina - Alfajore

Alfajores have a creamy caramel filling in a cookie sandwich, sometimes covered in chocolate.

27. Chile - Tres Leches Cake

Literally meaning ‘Three Milks Cake’, it is made from cake along with milk in 3 forms – evaporated milk, condensed milk and cream.

28. Canada - Butter Tart

This scrumptious Canadian dessert with a semi-solid filling and crunchy exterior is a favourite throughout the country.

29. US - Cheesecake

Soft, airy cheesecake topped with whipped cream and fruit is what every foodie’s dreams are made of.

30. Mexico - Chocolate con churros

Though not originally from here, deep fried churros dipped in thick hot chocolate are a clear favourite and a part of local cuisine. Quick and easy to make, it’s comfort food that’s warm and filling.