--- id: "5696a1660c4fe7e7488b48fb" lang: "en" title: "Delicious Desserts from around the World You've Got to Try" slug: "you-need-to-try-these-delicious-desserts-from-around-the-world" date: "2026-07-29" updated: "2024-08-02" author: "sabrina-yates" category: "food" tags: ["sticky toffee pudding", "south african dessert", "abbey christmas pudding", "major sweet tooth", "traditional british dessert", "syrian semolina pudding", "delicious desserts", "swedish midsommar cake", "decadent layered cake", "fried sesame balls", "_schemarecipes"] image: "https://img.allw.mn/thumbs/56/w83oc5xyeu9dltx0b620w_1080x1350.jpg" summary: "My favorite unofficial meal of the day is definitely dessert! I have such a major sweet tooth, and I'm always searching for new ways to satisfy it. That's why I love trying international desserts, so…" source: "https://food.allwomenstalk.com/you-need-to-try-these-delicious-desserts-from-around-the-world/" --- My favorite unofficial meal of the day is definitely dessert! I have such a major sweet tooth, and I'm always searching for new ways to satisfy it. That's why I love trying international desserts, so that I never get bored with the same old cookies and cakes I grew up with. Here are a few of my favorite desserts from around the world, as well as some that I'm dying to try! ## 1. Cannoli~Italy When I moved to Boston, which has a huge Italian influence, cannolis quickly became my favorite dessert! They're rich, decadent, and come in a variety of flavors. ## 2. Malva Pudding~South Africa Source: [Malva Pudding - Simply Delicious](https://simply-delicious-food.com/south-african-malva-pudding-easy-frozen-custard/) This baked pudding has a flavor like sticky toffee pudding. All pudding lovers should try this South African dessert! ## 3. Swedish Midsommar Cake Source: [Midsommar Cake // International Eats](http://www.thesugarhit.com/2015/02/midsommar-cake-recipe.html) Just looking at this picture makes my mouth water and thirst for summer! ## 4. Heidesand~Germany Source: [Heidesand (Traditional German Browned Butter](https://www.daringgourmet.com/heidesand-traditional-german-browned-butter-shortbread-cookies/) These German cookies are shortbread cookies made with browned butter, which gives them an even more delectable flavor. ## 5. Mandazi~ East Africa Source: [Mandazi, African Donuts - Jo](https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/mandazi-african-donuts/) Mandazi are East African doughnuts that are so light and fluffy they nearly melt in your mouth. ## 6. Tiramisu~Italy Source: [Easy Tiramisu Mousse - Crazy](https://www.crazyforcrust.com/easy-tiramisu-mousse/) Tiramisu comes from the Italian phrase for "pick me up” because it hits you with a burst of caffeine and sugar to keep you going. ## 7. Bánh Cam~Vietnam Source: [Bánh Cam Recipe (Vietnamese Sesame](https://www.hungryhuy.com/banh-cam-banh-ran-recipe-vietnamese-fried-sesame-balls/) Vietnamese bánh cam, or fried sesame balls, look savory but are actually sweet and delicious. ## 8. Cheesecake~Japan Source: [Japanese Cheesecake チーズケーキ • Just](https://www.justonecookbook.com/souffle-japanese-cheesecake/) I love American cheesecake, so I can't wait to try Japanese cheesecake! ## 9. Sopapilla~ Latin America Source: [Homemade Sopapilla Recipe - Picky](https://picky-palate.com/homemade-sopapilla-recipe/) Sopapillas can be served savory or sweet, but I especially love them sweet! Drizzle honey on top and sprinkle powdered sugar and you have a simple yet tasty dessert! ## 10. Pudding with Brandy Butter Hard Sauce~ United Kingdom Source: *Downton Abbey Christmas Pudding with* Any fan of Downton Abbey would love to try this traditional British dessert! ## 11. Fried Mantou~China Source: [Fried Mantou with Condensed Milk](https://www.chinasichuanfood.com/fried-mantou-with-condensed-milk/) Fried Mantou is a Chinese steamed bread. Coated in condensed milk it makes an amazing dessert! ## 12. Baklava~Armenia, Turkey, Greece Source: [Baklava Recipe, Honey Baklava, How](https://natashaskitchen.com/baklava-recipe/) Baklava doesn't have just one country to call its home, but comes from the Middle East and Mediterranean regions. Perhaps its spectacular flavor is a result of coming from so many different places! ## 13. Loukoumades~Greece Source: [Loukoumades recipe (Greek Donuts with](https://www.mygreekdish.com/recipe/loukoumades/) These aren't the basic doughnut holes you buy from your local coffee shop! Loukoumades are golden, crispy Greek doughnuts topped with honey, walnuts, and cinnamon. ## 14. Mexican Wedding Cookies~Mexico Source: [10 of the best Christmas](https://coolmompicks.com/blog/2013/12/15/10-best-christmas-cookies-from-around-the-world/) I love Mexican wedding cookies because they aren't too sweet, but just sweet enough to satisfy your sweet tooth after a savory meal. ## 15. Blackberry Jam Cake~United States Source: [Blackberry Jam Cake - Love](https://bit.ly/1niWsci) This cake is traditional in the south of the United States. It must taste like hospitality! I can't wait to try it. ## 16. Princess Cake~Sweden Source: [Around the World in 11](https://bit.ly/1niWuAK) Just like the name suggests, this cake was first made for the royal family in Sweden. Now, you can feel like a princess while you enjoy this decadent layered cake coated in marzipan. ## 17. Mamounia~Syria Source: [Mamonia (Syrian semolina pudding)](https://chefindisguise.com/2014/10/19/mamonia-syrian-semolina-pudding/) This looks something I would have turned up my nose at when I was a picky little girl-which is why I know I'd love it now! Pudding with pistachios-what's not to love? ## 18. Alfajores~Peru Source: *Alfajores (Peruvian style) Recipe by* Try not to get addicted to these Peruvian cookies! ## 19. Turkish Delight~Turkey Source: [giverecipe.com](https://www.giverecipe.com/homemade-pistachio-turkish-delight/) I've been wanting to try this Turkish dessert ever since I watched the Chronicles of Narnia when I was younger! (Edmund was obsessed with Turkish delights!) They're chewy, nutty, and citrusy! An interesting combination, but somehow it works. ## 20. Aamrakhand~India Source: [Aamrakhand](https://www.manusmenu.com/aamrakhand) With traditional Indian flavors like yogurt and mango in a mousse, you really can't go wrong. ## 21. Strawberry Hazelnut Pavlova~Russian Source: [Strawberry Hazelnut Pavlova Roll Wives](http://www.wiveswithknives.net/2010/05/04/strawberry-hazelnut-pavlova-roll/) This Russian dessert combines two of my favorite foods: hazelnuts and strawberries! It's a great dessert to serve at parties. ## 22. BASBOUSA ~Morocco Source: [The Baking Paper: Basbousa](https://au.news.yahoo.com/the-baking-paper-basbousa-7588214.html) I love this Moroccan cake! It's perfect for when you're craving something extremely sweet. ## 23. Tulumbe Pastries~Balkans Source: [Fried Balkan Tulumbes Are Soaked](https://www.thespruceeats.com/balkan-tulumbe-pastries-recipe-1135872) These Balkan pastries may look like Twinkies, but trust me they are so much better! They're basically sweet fried dough soaked in syrup. Delicious! These are just a few, but I know that there are so many more delicious desserts from around the world! What are some of your favorites?