Follow our journey of discovering the best desserts in the world
Inspired by CNN’s 50 famous desserts around the world list, we made it our goal to taste as many as we can while traveling.
Desserts Checklist
Here is an updated list of the desserts we’ve tried so far with links to each review:
EU: Austria
France
- Chocolate Mousse
- Crème Brûlée
- Gâteau Fondant au Chocolat
- Kouign Amann (Brittany)
- Lemon Tart
- Tarte Tatin
Germany
Sweden
- Cardamom Buns
Turkey
- Baklava
- Borma
United Kingdom
- Sticky Toffee Pudding
- Trifle
United States
- Brownies
- Donuts
- Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Coconut Cake
- New York Cheesecake
- Sour Cherry Pie
Latin America
- Alfajores
- Flan
- Polvorónes ( also Spain & the Philippines)
- Tres Leches Cake
Middle East
- Borma
- Knafeh
- Ma’amoul
- Qatayef
East Africa
- Kashata
Iran
- Saffron Ice Cream
Morocco
- Cornes de Gazelle
South Sudan
- Mandazi
India
- Kulfi
- Gulab Jamun
Russia
- Medovik
Australia & NZ
- Pavlova
China & Hong Kong
- Dan Tats
- Sesame Balls
Japan
- Japanese Cheesecake
Singapore
- Cendol
Taiwan
- Snow Ice, Xue Hua Bing
Thailand
- Sticky Rice with Mango