For years, the word dessert has had a pretty one-dimensional definition. In truth, desserts can be so much more than just cake and ice cream. Discover the most famous desserts around the world with us!
Desserts have been a part of celebrations and family gatherings for generations. These desserts are not just sweet, but they also have stories to tell. Today we share the different types of desserts across the globe, guaranteed to satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth!
USA - Chocolate chip cookies
Chocolate chip cookies are probably the most iconic American dessert. Their history dates back to the 1930s, when Ruth Graves Wakefield broke up a Nestlé chocolate bar and added the chopped chocolate in a cookie recipe.
France - Crème Brûlée
Do we all love breaking the crunchy sugar layer of crème brûlée? This custard-based dessert is a favorite among many!
Turkey/Middle East - Baklava
Filo pastry is used to make the thin layers of the dessert known as baklava, filled with chopped nuts (walnuts or pistachios) and sweetened with honey or syrup. Who can resist a piece of this sweet goodness?
Italy - Tiramisù
We all know this famous coffee-flavored Italian dessert. It’s made with ladyfingers soaked in coffee and a cream of mascarpone cheese, sugar and eggs, topped with cocoa powder.
Netherlands - Tompouce
This pink-glazed dessert is a regional variation of the mille-feuille that was created by an Amsterdam-based pastry chef and named after Admiral Tom Pouce.
Romania/Moldavia - Papanași
Papanași is a traditional dessert consisting of fried dough, topped with blueberry jam and sour cream.
Spain - Churros
Churro is a deep-fried dough typically served with a thick chocolate cream. It is very popular in both Spain and Portugal.
From Asia to Europe and USA, these desserts are guaranteed to tingle your taste buds. Are you passionate about the world of pastry and desserts? Then we might just have the right opportunities for you! We work with world-renowned bakeries, such as Magnolia Bakery, Dominique Ansel Bakery or Mille-Feuille Bakery, guaranteed to maximize your skills and make you a young industry professional! To get started in your pastry journey abroad, send an email to info@placement-int.com or simply fill out this form!
