Sweets lovers and adventurous foodies, set your sights on this world tour of dramatic international desserts. Our culinary voyage satisfies your sweet tooth while letting you discover the unique stories behind each dessert and the cultures that have cultivated them.
Our journey of International desserts begins in the heart of Europe – France. French patisseries are globally renowned, especially the dainty and colorful macarons. These luscious bite-sized treats, packed with creative flavors, bring joy and excitement to the palate. They are the stars in our previous culinary story Autumn Wine and Dine: A Gourmet Adventure Through France.
Next stop: Asia. We journey to Japan to discover Mochi, a remarkably chewy sweet made from glutinous rice. It is often filled with sweetened red bean paste and dusted with cornstarch to prevent sticking. Readers who loved our post Bento to Sushi: A Culinary Exploration of Japan will be thrilled to expand their horizon with this quintessential Japanese dessert.
Moving on to the beautiful continent of Africa, we explore the traditional North African dessert, Basbousa. Known in some circles as semolina cake, it is soaked in simple syrup, often rose or orange flavored, and topped with almonds. Discover more African recipes in African Food Safari: Revealing the Richness of a Misunderstood Culinary Continent.
Finally, we land in Oceania, with the beloved Pavlova from Australia and New Zealand. This meringue-based dessert, crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream, is the stuff of dreams. It is an essential part of the culinary adventure through the region we featured in The Aussie-Kiwi Palate: A Gourmet Adventure across Australia and New Zealand.
From Europe to Asia, Africa to Oceania, these dramatic international desserts represent the sweet culmination of our culinary exploration. They compose an essential chapter of our global travel journey, a gourmet cruise spanning continents and cultures.
