Indulge your taste buds with an array of delectable desserts worldwide. Whether you’re craving the rich flavors of Italy, the delicate treats of Austria, or the exotic sweetness of India, this collection of recipes has something to offer every dessert lover. Discover the joy of traditional sweets that bring your table festive cheer and timeless flavors.
Haselnussmakronen, German Macaroons
Haselnussmakronen, or German hazelnut macaroons, are an incredibly easy, light, and flavorful cookie. They’re also naturally gluten—and dairy-free.
You need: 200 g ground hazelnuts, 150 g sugar, 2 egg whites, 1 tsp cinnamon, wafers.
- Whisk whites with sugar over heat until warm.
- Fold in nuts and cinnamon.
- Spoon onto wafers and bake at 160°C for 20 min.
Chewy Hawaiian Butter Mochi
Mini Hawaiian Butter Mochi recipe lightly sweetened with condensed milk with hints of vanilla and coconut. Chewy on the inside with crispy and crunchy edges on the outside! Plus, they’re mochi muffins, which can make them even better because there are more crispy edges!
You need: 250 g glutinous rice flour, 150 g sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 400 ml coconut milk, 2 eggs, 60 g butter.
- Mix everything into a batter.
- Pour into a tin.
- Bake at 180°C for 50 min and cool before cutting.
Besan Barfi: Spiced & Nutty Chickpea Fudge
Besan Barfi, also called Besan Ki Barfi, is one of the Methai/ mithai (sweet treats) from the Indian subcontinent. This nutty, sweet treat reminds you of fudge but with a spice aroma from cardamom.
You need: 250 g gram flour, 200 g sugar, 100 g ghee, 1 tsp cardamom, 50 g chopped nuts.
- Roast the flour in ghee until fragrant.
- Make a sugar syrup and mix in.
- Spread, top with nuts and cut into squares.
Baklava Pastry Rolls
This Baklava Pastry Rolls recipe, you get the best of both worlds: traditional baklava’s rich history and flavors combined with the convenience of modern baking techniques.
Get the recipe: Baklava Pastry Rolls
Easy Italian Zuccotto Cake
Traditional Italian desserts like this easy Italian Christmas zucchetto cake are the perfect treat for after-dinner. This beautiful Italian dessert is made with pound loaf (pound cake), mascarpone cheese, chocolate, and more. There are only nine ingredients in this simple Italian liqueur cake, and the multicolor sprinkles give it a fun look.
You need: 200 g sponge fingers or sponge cake, 300 ml cream, 100 g chocolate, 50 g hazelnuts, 100 ml liqueur or juice.
- Line a bowl with soaked sponge.
- Fold chopped chocolate and nuts into whipped cream and fill.
- Cover with sponge, chill 6 hours and turn out.
Panettone – Italian Christmas Bread
Panettone, or Italian Christmas bread, is a wonderful recipe from Italy that is ideal for Christmas. Although many ingredients and steps are needed to make traditional Italian panettone, this recipe is straightforward to follow. Serve this sweet bread baked with dried fruit for Christmas breakfast or brunch, for dessert, or as a snack whenever you like. Similar in texture to brioche, this buttery traditional panettone is sweet and delicious.
You need: 500 g flour, 7 g yeast, 120 g sugar, 3 eggs, 150 g butter, 150 g candied fruit and raisins, zest of 1 orange.
- Make a rich dough with the eggs and butter, rise 2 hours.
- Fold in fruit, shape in a tall tin and rise 2 hours.
- Bake at 180°C for 40 min.
Limoncello Panna Cotta
A truly delicious classic Italian dessert, limoncello panna cotta with fresh berries is something you should try. It’s straightforward to make, even if you don’t often make desserts, and the combination of fresh berries, limoncello liqueur, lemon zest, and cream is mouthwatering. Words can’t do this amazing Italian dessert enough justice – you’ll have to make lemon panna cotta yourself, and then you’ll see!
You need: 500 ml cream, 80 g sugar, 3 leaves gelatine, 3 tbsp limoncello, zest of 1 lemon.
- Warm cream, sugar and zest, stir in soaked gelatine.
- Add limoncello and pour into glasses.
- Chill 4 hours.
Rasmalai
Rasmalai is a cloud-like fluffy milk dumpling soaked in delicately fragranced and sweetened milk. It has a unique texture and flavor. It tastes and feels light. You’re at the right place if you love Rasmalai and wonder how on earth to make these fluffy, sweet dumplings in an easy way and without a fuss.
You need: 1 litre milk, 4 tbsp sugar, 200 g paneer, 1 tbsp cardamom, pistachios.
- Reduce the milk to half with sugar and cardamom.
- Shape paneer into patties and simmer in water for 10 min.
- Soak in the milk and chill, top with pistachios.
Ischler – Chocolate & Apricot Shortbread
These Austrian Ischler Törtchen are chocolate-covered almond shortbread with apricot filling
You need: 200 g flour, 120 g butter, 80 g icing sugar, 100 g ground almonds, apricot jam, 100 g dark chocolate.
- Make a dough with butter, flour, sugar and almonds.
- Bake rounds at 175°C for 12 min.
- Sandwich with jam and dip in chocolate.
Italian Chocolate Salami – Salame di Cioccolato
A famous no-bake treat all over Italy, Italian chocolate salami is a delicious combination of shortbread cookies, Amaretto liqueur, and chocolate. It’s a delicious dessert that makes a nice, edible Christmas gift. This chocolate log is made to resemble salami, and it is known as salame di cioccolato in Italy.
You need: 200 g dark chocolate, 100 g butter, 100 g biscuits, 50 g nuts, 50 g sugar, 1 egg yolk.
- Melt chocolate and butter, stir in sugar and yolk.
- Add broken biscuits and nuts.
- Roll into a log, chill and slice.
Vanillekipferl – Crescent Cookies
Vanillekipferl, the delicate, crescent-shaped cookies dusted with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar, are a classic treat deeply rooted in the heart of European baking traditions. Originating from Austria, these cookies have become a beloved staple during the holiday season, transcending borders to be enjoyed in homes across the globe.
You need: 200 g flour, 150 g butter, 70 g sugar, 100 g ground almonds, 1 tsp vanilla, icing sugar.
- Mix into a dough and chill 1 hour.
- Shape into small crescents.
- Bake at 170°C for 12 min and dust with sugar.
Chocolate Mochi
This authentic chocolate mochi recipe is an absolute joy! Dreamy, delicious, and delicately soft, this dessert delivers a unique flavor and texture that instantly makes you fall head over heels in love!
You need: 100 g glutinous rice flour, 40 g sugar, 150 ml milk, 2 tbsp cocoa, cornflour.
- Mix everything in a bowl.
- Microwave 2 min, stir, 1 min more.
- Dust with cornflour, cut into pieces.
Homemade Torrone Italian Nut Nougat
Homemade sweet treats are always good, especially homemade torrone! What is torrone? This Italian Christmas candy with roasted nuts is sweet, chewy and delicious. Italian nut nougat is also simple to prepare. Famous soft torrone comes from Alba, Siena, Cremona, and Benevento, but you can make your own white nougat, which is just as tasty with almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, or pecans.
You need: 200 g honey, 150 g sugar, 1 egg white, 250 g toasted almonds and hazelnuts, wafer paper.
- Cook honey and sugar to 140°C.
- Whisk into the beaten white, fold in nuts.
- Press between wafers and cool.
Besan Ladoo – Chickpea Flour Sweet Balls
Besan Ladoo, or Besan Ke Ladoo, is a sweet treat made of gram flour/ chickpea flour (besan) and chopped nuts. It’s one of the sweet Methai/ Mithai among the Indian subcontinent cuisines.
Thanks to the roasted chickpea flour, these sweet balls have a nutty taste and smell. They’re crumbly, and they just melt in the mouth. The chopped nuts give them extra texture and crunch. They’re just irresistible.
You need: 250 g gram flour, 100 g ghee, 120 g icing sugar, 1 tsp cardamom.
- Roast the flour in ghee until golden.
- Cool slightly, mix in sugar and cardamom.
- Roll into balls.
Gugelhupf – Kugelhopf
This Gugelhupf or Kugelhopf is a traditional German sweet bread often served for breakfast or afternoon tea with coffee for dunking.
You need: 400 g flour, 7 g yeast, 80 g sugar, 200 ml milk, 100 g butter, 2 eggs, 100 g raisins, almonds.
- Make a rich dough, rise 1 hour.
- Add raisins and place in a buttered ring tin with almonds.
- Rise 40 min and bake at 180°C for 45 min.
Sopapilla Cheesecake
This deliciously easy sopapilla cheesecake recipe brings instant gratification! It’s so quick to make and delivers spectacular results every time!
You need: 2 cans crescent dough, 450 g cream cheese, 150 g sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 tsp cinnamon, 60 g butter.
- Press one dough sheet into a dish.
- Spread with cream cheese mixed with half the sugar and vanilla.
- Top with dough, brush with butter and cinnamon sugar, bake at 180°C for 30 min.
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