Japanese Castella Cake
Castella, or kasutera, came to Japan through Portuguese traders and became a Nagasaki specialty known for its fine, springy crumb and honeyed sweetness. Warm eggs …
Austrian Kaiserschmarrn
Kaiserschmarrn is Austria’s famously torn pancake dessert, with fluffy centers, golden edges, and a snowy dusting of sugar. Whipped egg whites lighten the batter before …
Indian Pistachio Kulfi
Kulfi is a dense Indian frozen dessert made by reducing milk for concentrated flavor and a texture that is richer and less airy than churned …
Russian Medovik Honey Cake
Medovik is a classic Russian honey cake built from many thin baked layers that soften into a tender whole after resting with tangy cream. Warm …
Czech Kolache
Kolache are traditional Czech yeasted pastries with open centers of fruit, poppy seed, or sweet cheese, often prepared for celebrations and family gatherings. An enriched …
Argentine Chocotorta
Chocotorta is a much-loved Argentine no-bake dessert built from chocolate biscuits and a simple dulce de leche and cream cheese filling. Briefly dipping the biscuits …
Peruvian Picarones with Chancaca Syrup
Picarones are Peruvian ring fritters made from squash and sweet potato, commonly served warm with dark chancaca syrup. The soft vegetables enrich a yeast batter …
Filipino Ube Halaya
Ube halaya is a Filipino purple yam jam served on its own and used in many desserts. Slow cooking concentrates the yam, dairy, coconut, and …
Turkish Kunefe
Kunefe is a beloved Turkish dessert of fine kataifi pastry layered around mild melting cheese. It arrives hot, crisp, and lightly soaked with fragrant syrup. …
Swedish Princess Cake
Swedish princess cake, or prinsesstårta, is a festive dome of sponge, raspberry jam, vanilla pastry cream, whipped cream, and pale green marzipan. A pink marzipan …