Five Classic Desserts from across the world

Should I order some dessert?

Every time I finish a satisfying meal in a restaurant, this question certainly pops up in my mind. And I am pretty sure it is something that resonates in your mind too! Yes, even after eating to the heart’s content, we can still make that room for sweetmeats!

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Are you surrounded by health freaks who constantly make you feel guilty about indulging in your favorite desserts? Yes, we realize that moderation is the key to desserts, but there is no harm in treating yourself every so often. It is indeed fair enough to admit that we don’t need a reason to have a bite of our favorite dessert. All we need is to feed our souls with a tiny piece of heaven. 

So, if a piece of warm Apple pie makes your heart skip a beat or a slice of luscious, rich blueberry cheesecake tempts you, then you are at the right place. Here in this blog, I will be sharing five classic desserts from different parts of the world. 

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But before that, did you know that stress triggers a sweet tooth?

How are Sweets and Stress related to each other?

People have different mechanisms to deal with stress. Some of them binge-eat to get a sense of relief. I think we all have had times when we have completed the whole cake or stuffed ourselves with a pack of cookies. If you have tried it, you understand how they worked as stress relievers! Also, did you realize the wordplay between these two words? You will notice that Stressed spelled backward is Desserts. So, did you get the connection now?

Studies suggest that our body requires energy to meet the increasing needs of the brain while experiencing stress. Foods with loaded sugar are the best and easiest way to overcome such situations. In proportion to the amount consumed, sugar can have a positive effect on your body. It can raise your energy levels and, at times creating a burst of energy.

Such studies also indicate that sugar increases the production of Serotonin in your body. It is the hormone that makes you feel happier. So whenever you feel low, grab some chocolate cakes or bars and treat yourself.

However, even if you are not a dessert fan, here is a list of few desserts that you must taste once in your lifetime. 

1. The Classic American Apple Pie

You must have heard the phrase as American as an Apple Pie. It is sufficient to describe the importance of this to all Americans. This divine combination of apples and cinnamon is best to serve warm with a scoop of ice cream. The classic and comforting dessert became a part of every holiday meal. Apple pies always made their way to the tables, be it Christmas eve or a New Year party.

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Apple pies are all about a beautiful layer of fresh apples seasoned with sugar, cinnamon, and other spices. What makes it extra special is the crust. The crust has a lot of butter that adds more flavors and crunch to the pie. 

Although people debate about its origin being American or English, we would not discuss it here. The only thing that requires your attention is a warm slice of Apple pie with a large scoop of ice cream!

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2. Gulab Jamuns from India

Gulab Jamuns are deep-fried golden-brown delights from India. These are soft, bite-sized balls soaked in sweet sugar syrup. This melt-in-your-mouth sweet is a favorite in many Indian households. If you are planning to visit India, make sure to stop by a local sweet shop (also known as Halwai) and have one or two of these. You will love them!

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Though there is a lot to talk about Gulab Jamuns, its preparation is quite simple. It is a mix of all-purpose flour, milk powder, clarified butter, and yogurt. Combine all of these into a dough and roll them out into tiny balls. Deep fry them and later soak them in sugar syrup. Finally, enjoy them warm with Rabri (another Indian sweet) or with ice cream.

3. Fresh Baked Custard tarts from Portugal

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The best gift from Portugal to the world is its custard tarts. Also called Pastel de Nata, these are the most iconic pastries in Portugal. 

It is a perfect combination of rich, buttery, flaky, crusty puff pastry with a luscious filling of smooth custard infused with cinnamon, vanilla, and lemon! 

Travelers visiting Libson or any other part of Portugal make sure not to miss out on this dessert. The bakeries in Libson will serve you the fresh and the best tarts in Portugal. Pastelaria Santo Antonio, Manteigaria, Aloma, Confeitaria Nacional are some of the famous bakeries in Libson that you must visit. 

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4. Fried Churros from Spain

Originating as a part of the Spanish tradition, Churros are now available in many parts of the world. These deep-fried sticks coated with cinnamon and sugar have everything to make you fall in love. 

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The dough for churros is a mixture of flour, eggs, milk, butter, salt, and water. Combine all of these into a smooth dough and fill it up in a piping bag. Your dough is ready to go into steaming hot oil. Deep fry them and immediately coat them with cinnamon sugar. Serve them warm and crisp!

5. Creme Brulee from France

The final pick for this list is a delicate, rich-textured, creamy dessert from France, Creme Brulee. It has a thick custard base with a layered caramelized custard on the top. It makes a perfect dessert for summer, winter, spring, or fall.

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Though it might appear tricky to make this dessert, it is not the case. It includes simple ingredients like eggs, cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. You can use a torch to burn the upper layer of the custard. Let it set in the refrigerator for at least overnight and enjoy it the next day. The creamy texture of the custard with a slight crunch of caramelized sugar makes a perfect dessert to impress your guest.

There you have the five best desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth! All I have to say is do not wait for a reason to treat yourself to a dessert. Thank you for making it this far to my blog. 

For more food and travel-related blogs, check out my next blog on the five best food cities in the world.