Ready to try something new in your baking and kitchen? This collection takes you on an amazing journey through the sweet traditions of countries like Spain, Italy, Bosnia, and so many more. Explore the diverse cultures and culinary practices that make our world so deliciously diverse.

Chocolate Orange Italian Cannoli

3 italian cannoli's on a brown platter — Image Credit: Cooking With Wine.

Italy- Cannoli are such an interesting and delightful dessert. These fried pastry tubes filled with a sweetened ricotta mixture are, at their best, unbelievably delicious. Get the recipe: Link text

Tarte aux Fruits - French fruit tart

French fruit tart (tarte aux fruits) on a white plate. — Image Credit: The Cinnamon Jar.

France- This is the ultimate French classic, with its crisp, buttery pastry shell filled with a rich and creamy crème pâtissière, topped with an array of vibrant, glossy fresh fruits. To learn more: Link text

Arroz Con Leche Recipe

Mexican rice pudding (arroz con leche) in a white cup. — Image Credit: The Forked Spoon.

Mexico- Arroz con Leche (or Mexican Rice Pudding) is a delicious Mexican dessert made from simple ingredients including rice, milk, cinnamon, and sugar. It can be served hot or cold and is guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth. To learn more: Link text

Easy South African Malva Pudding Recipe

South African Malva pudding in a white bowl topped with a scoop of ice cream. — Image Credit: The Cinnamon Jar.

South Africa-Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of South Africa with malva pudding, a beloved traditional dessert. This sweet and sticky treat, often enjoyed warm, is the perfect way to bring a taste of South African hospitality to your table. To learn more: Link text

Classic Easy Vanilla Panna Cotta with Blueberry Compote

Italian Panna cotta in a white bowl. — Image Credit: Cooking with Wine.

Italy-Looking for a perfect make-ahead dessert? This Vanilla Panna Cotta with Blueberry Compote is sure to impress your guests at your next dinner party. And it's so easy to make! To learn more: Link text

How to Make Romanian Papanasi

Romanian Papanasi on a white plate. — Image Credit: The Romanian Cookbook.

Romania-You might think that this Romanian Papanasi recipe is a complicated task but you will be surprised to know that it is actually very, very easy. This papanasi recipe is decadent and delicious, and you will want to make it over and over again. To learn more: Link text

Romanian Cozonac Recipe

Romanian Coznac loaf on a platter. — Image Credit: The Romanian Cookbook.

Romania-Making cozonac is a labour of love. This is because it takes time, patience, and a lot of precision to make Romania’s most traditional dessert. This Romanian cozonac recipe takes time to make, but the end result is so worth it. To learn more: Link text

Skillingsboller (Norwegian Cinnamon Rolls)

Norwegian cinnamon rolls on a plate. — Image Credit: The Simple Sweet Life.

Norwegian-Made with a sweet yeast dough infused with cardamom and filled with cinnamon and sugar, skillingsboller (Norwegian cinnamon rolls) are the Scandinavian pastry you didn't know your life needed. To learn more: Link text

Spanish Almond Cake (Tarta De Santiago)

Tarta de Santiago cake on a plate. — Image Credit: Meriendas de Pasion.

Spain-Tarta de Santiago or Spanish Almond Cake is a traditional Spanish Recipe. This well known sweet around the Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago) is a nutty, moist and gluten-free recipe, with and authentic almond-flavored recipe. To learn more: Link text

Pan de Mallorca

Costa Rica-Pan de Mallorca is a traditional, slightly sweet bread that is a common staple in Puerto Rico. It's perfect for breakfast, with a cup of coffee, or you can even use it to make a sandwich! To learn more: Link text

Classic Chinese Almond Cookies Recipe

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China-These Chinese Almond Cookies are a round thumbprint cookie that’s flavored with almond extract and has a soft chewy texture. In the center thumbprint, blanched almonds add a bit of crunch. If you love the sweet and nutty flavor of almond desserts, you’re going to love the Chinese Almond Cookie. To learn more: Link text

Sacher Torte

Austria-This Sacher Torte recipe is for the original Austrian cake. This homemade cake has chocolate sponge cake, apricot jam filling, & a chocolate ganache glaze! To learn more: Link text

Alfajores

Spain-This easy alfajores recipe makes delicate shortbread cookies filled with dulce de leche. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are rolled in shredded coconut, and they make a delicious dessert! To learn more: Link text

Coffee Flan Recipe

Slice of a Coffee Flan on a white plate with a fork. — Image Credit: 24 Bite.

Mexico-This Coffee Flan Recipe is a next level elegant, showstopper dessert, easily made with only a few ingredients and topped with homemade coffee cream for even more coffee flavor. To learn more: Link text

Easy Aiyu Jelly 愛玉: Taiwanese Dessert and Bubble Tea Topping

Taiwan jelly in a white bowl. — Image Credit: The Sound of Cooking.

Taiwan-This easy aiyu jelly is an unforgettable Taiwanese dessert that’s light, refreshing, and perfect on a hot summer day. Traditionally sold in food stalls and night markets in Taiwan, this naturally made jello-like dessert can be enjoyed in multiple ways. To learn more: Link text

Gulab Jamun with Khoya

Gulab Jamun in a silvery dish. — Image Credit: JC Cooking Odyssey.

India-Gulab Jamun is quite possibly the most classic Indian sweet that is known throughout the world. You can find a bowl of these melt-in-the-mouth treats at weddings, parties and almost all Indian restaurant menus! To learn more: Link text

Paradise Cake (Italian Torta Paradiso)

Italy-Ever tried a traditional Torta Paradiso, the heavenly Italian Paradise Sponge Cake? Made with a generous amount of butter, eggs and flour, this recipe is soft, rich, and has a delicious citrus fragrance: comfort food at its finest! To learn more: Link text

Cornstarch Cookies (Condensed Milk Sequilhos)

Brazilian cornstarch cookies in a white dish. — Image Credit: Milk and Pop.

Brazil-Melt-in-your-mouth, bite-sized cookies, made with only 4 ingredients: “Sequilhos” Cornstarch Cookies is the easiest recipe you’ll ever bake! To learn more: Link text

Baklava Rolls Middle Eastern Dessert

Stack of middle eastern baklava rolls on a white platter. — Image Credit: Cupcake Savvy Kitchen.

Middle East-Baklava rolls are a variation of the traditional Middle Eastern dessert, baklava. Accordingly, they offer the same sweet, nutty flavors and flaky texture as traditional baklava but, in my opinion, they are much easier to make To learn more: Link text

Best Lemon Meringue Tarts

French lemon meringue tarts with a white background. — Image Credit: Cupcake Savvy Kitchen.

France-Lemon Meringue Tarts are one of my all time favorite desserts! “Tarte au citron” is a French term that translates to “lemon tart” in English. It refers to a classic French pastry consisting of a buttery tart shell filled with a smooth and tangy lemon-flavored custard or curd. To learn more: Link text

Rice Kheer Recipe (Chawal ki Kheer)

Indian Rice Kheer in a glass cup. — Image Credit: Fun Food Frolic.

India-Rice Kheer Recipe is an age-old traditional Indian pudding prepared with three ingredients – milk, rice, and sugar. I am sharing a tried and tested chawal ki kheer recipe from my family. To learn more: Link text

Vietnamese Tapioca Pudding (che chuoi chung)

Vietnamese Tapioca Pudding in a small white bowl. — Image Credit: The Honest Spoonful.

Vietnam-Vietnamese Tapioca Pudding or che chuoi chung is a non-dairy tapioca pudding with bananas that’s typical in Vietnam. It’s almost like a soup and the flavor is bananas (pun intended). To learn more: Link text

Homemade Soft Ras Malai

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India-Achieve premium quality soft Ras Malai at home. Soft and spongy paneer patties are immersed in delicately flavored milk cream. Ras Malai is the flagship Indian mithai that is loved and savored all around the world during special occasions and festivals. To learn more: Link text

Suspiro de Limeña Recipe (Delicious Peruvian Dessert)

Suspiro de limena (peruvian desert) in a glass cup. — Image Credit: Irene Mercadal.

Peru-This delicious dessert is made with a base of homemade “manjar blanco” or sweet milk caramel with egg yolks, topped with Italian meringue flavored with port wine and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. This combination makes the dessert smooth, sweet, and simply irresistible. To learn more: Link text

Layered Honey Cake: Croatian Medena Pita

Layered Croatian honey cake cut into slices. — Image Credit: Sustain my Cooking Habit.

Croatia-Stacked high with layers of soft cocoa cookie, cool creamy filling and moist sponge cake; this beautiful layered honey cake is a traditional Croatian specialty referred to as medena pita. To learn more: Link text

Dutch Hangop Recipe With Warm Cherry Compote

Dutch pudding in a glass bowl topped with fresh fruit. — Image Credit: A Happy Home in Holland.

Netherlands- Dutch Hangop is a deliciously thick and creamy dessert that is made by straining yoghurt. This yogurt dessert recipe is very popular in the Netherlands and it is pretty versatile because it can be dressed up with many different toppings such as fruit, nuts, and honey. To learn more: Link text

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