Dessert, Sweets, Cookie and Pastry Recipes

Multicolored macarons
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Whether as a quick snack between meals or to finish out a grand dinner, desserts are an irrestible treat for people around the world. Moderation is key, but take time out of your busy schedule to pull a special dessert together. And then share and enjoy!

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International Dessert Recipes

Try these dessert recipes from around the world.

Popcorn Balls 
(American caramel-coated popcorn treat)
Popcorn balls

Popcorn Balls 
(American caramel-coated popcorn treat)

Arroz con Leche 
(Latin rice pudding)
A bowl of rice pudding with cinnamon sprinkled on top

Arroz con Leche 
(Latin rice pudding)

Rhabarberkompott 
(German rhubarb compote)
Freshly harvested rhubarb

Rhabarberkompott 
(German rhubarb compote)

Kulich 
(Eastern Orthodox sweet Easter bread)
Three loaves of kulich Easter bread

Kulich 
(Eastern Orthodox sweet Easter bread)

Sinh To Bo 
(Vietnamese avocado smoothie)
Avocado smoothie in a glass

Sinh To Bo 
(Vietnamese avocado smoothie)

Snickerdoodles 
(American cinnamon-scented sugar cookies)
Plate of snickerdoodles

Snickerdoodles 
(American cinnamon-scented sugar cookies)

Halva 
(Persian rose-scented sweet)
Plate of halva decorated with chopped nuts

Halva 
(Persian rose-scented sweet)

Plantain Fritters 
(Jamaican fried plantains)
Crate of plantains

Plantain Fritters 
(Jamaican fried plantains)

Nanaimo Bars 
(Canadian layered chocolate and custard bars)
Nanaimo Bars (Canadian layered chocolate and custard bars)

Nanaimo Bars 
(Canadian layered chocolate and custard bars)

Peanut Brittle 
(American toffee candy with peanuts)
Peanut brittle ready to enjoy

Peanut Brittle 
(American toffee candy with peanuts)

Blueberry Pie 
(American blueberry-filled double-crust tart)
Slice of blueberry pie with a side of ice cream

Blueberry Pie 
(American blueberry-filled double-crust tart)

Strawberry Shortcake 
(American strawberries with a sweet biscuit)
Serving of strawberry shortcake with whipped cream

Strawberry Shortcake 
(American strawberries with a sweet biscuit)

Beignets 
(American Southern powdered sugar fritters)
Beignets with a generous dusting of powdered sugar

Beignets 
(American Southern powdered sugar fritters)

Pflaumenkuchen 
(German plum tart)
Four slices of plum tart on a glass platter

Pflaumenkuchen 
(German plum tart)

Torta di Mele 
(Italian apple torte)
Torta di mele Italian apple tart

Torta di Mele 
(Italian apple torte)

Torta Maria Luisa 
(Latin marmalade-filled layer cake)
Jars of orange marmalade

Torta Maria Luisa 
(Latin marmalade-filled layer cake)

Paskha 
(Eastern Orthodox molded Easter cheesecake)
Pashka (Eastern Orthodox molded Easter cheesecake)

Paskha 
(Eastern Orthodox molded Easter cheesecake)

Apple Cake 
(American tender cake with apples)
Moist apple cake in a pan.

Apple Cake 
(American tender cake with apples)

Pastel de Tres Leches 
(Central American cake of three milks)
Slice of tres leches cake

Pastel de Tres Leches 
(Central American cake of three milks)

Cranberry Pudding 
(American steamed Christmas pudding)
Flaming Christmas cranberry pudding

Cranberry Pudding 
(American steamed Christmas pudding)

Pumpkin Pie 
(American pumpkin pastry dessert)
Freshly baked homemade pumpkin pies

Pumpkin Pie 
(American pumpkin pastry dessert)

Chocolate Crackles 
(Australian chocolate rice crispy treats)
Chocolate crackles in pastry cups

Chocolate Crackles 
(Australian chocolate rice crispy treats)

Rumtopf 
(German rum-soaked fruit dessert)
Rumtopf (German rum-soaked fruit dessert)

Rumtopf 
(German rum-soaked fruit dessert)

Baklava 
(Eastern Mediterranean nut and phyllo sweet pastry)
Tray of baklava

Baklava 
(Eastern Mediterranean nut and phyllo sweet pastry)

Alfajores 
(South American dulce de leche sandwich cookies)
A plate of alfajores dusted with powdered sugar.

Alfajores 
(South American dulce de leche sandwich cookies)

Dulce de Leche 
(Latin American caramel spread)
A large dollop of dulce de leche

Dulce de Leche 
(Latin American caramel spread)

Panforte 
(Italian Christmas honey fruitcake)
Panforte (Italian Christmas honey fruitcake)

Panforte 
(Italian Christmas honey fruitcake)

Malva Pudding 
(South African apricot-flavored baked pudding)
Piece of malva pudding

Malva Pudding 
(South African apricot-flavored baked pudding)

Pisang Goreng 
(Indonesian batter-fried bananas)
A street vendor in Indonesia preparing pisang goreng

Pisang Goreng 
(Indonesian batter-fried bananas)

Flan de Leche 
(Latin caramel custard)
A serving of flan de leche on a plate

Flan de Leche 
(Latin caramel custard)

Gingerbread Men 
(English spiced Christmas cookies)
Many decorated gingerbread men

Gingerbread Men 
(English spiced Christmas cookies)

New York Cheesecake 
(American Mid-Atlantic cream cheese dessert)
A slice of cheesecake with raspberry sauce

New York Cheesecake 
(American Mid-Atlantic cream cheese dessert)

Basboosa 
(Egyptian semolina cake)
Piece of basboosa with almond topping

Basboosa 
(Egyptian semolina cake)

Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cookies 
(American cinnamon-scented baked treat)
Plate of glazed pumpkin cookies

Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cookies 
(American cinnamon-scented baked treat)

Po’e 
(Tahitian fruit pudding)
Bunch of bananas

Po’e 
(Tahitian fruit pudding)

Makový Koláč 
(Czech poppy seed torte)
Scoop of poppyseeds from a jar

Makový Koláč 
(Czech poppy seed torte)

Crêpes Suzette 
(French thin pancakes with orange sauce)
Plate of crepes Suzette with sauce and orange segments

Crêpes Suzette 
(French thin pancakes with orange sauce)

Pots de Crème au Chocolat 
(French chocolate custard cups)
Pots de Creme au Chocolat (French chocolate custard cups)

Pots de Crème au Chocolat 
(French chocolate custard cups)

Lokshen Kugel 
(Israeli Jewish sweet noodle pudding)
Two slices of sweet lokshen kugel

Lokshen Kugel 
(Israeli Jewish sweet noodle pudding)

Pavlova 
(Australian meringue with whipped cream and fruit)
Pavlova (Australian meringue with whipped cream and fruit)

Pavlova 
(Australian meringue with whipped cream and fruit)

Peach Ice Cream 
(American Southern frozen fruit and dairy dessert)
A big scoop of peach ice cream

Peach Ice Cream 
(American Southern frozen fruit and dairy dessert)

Apple Fritters 
(Jewish batter-fried apple rings)
Deep-fried apple fritters

Apple Fritters 
(Jewish batter-fried apple rings)

Tarte Tatin 
(French caramelized apple tart)
Finished tarte tatin

Tarte Tatin 
(French caramelized apple tart)

Gajar ka Halwa 
(Indian, Pakistani sweet carrot pudding)
Bowl of colorful gajar ka halwa

Gajar ka Halwa 
(Indian, Pakistani sweet carrot pudding)

İncir Reçeli 
(Turkish green fig preserves)
Bowl of green figs

İncir Reçeli 
(Turkish green fig preserves)

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