New Zealand Hokey Pokey Ice Cream
Hokey pokey ice cream is a New Zealand favorite: creamy vanilla ice cream scattered with crunchy pieces of airy caramelized honeycomb toffee. This version starts …
Egyptian Basbousa (Semolina Syrup Cake)
Basbousa is a popular Egyptian sweet made from coarse semolina, yogurt, coconut, and a fragrant sugar syrup. The cake is scored before baking so syrup …
French Cherry Clafoutis (Rustic Baked Custard)
Clafoutis is a rustic French dessert from Limousin: fresh cherries baked in a lightly sweet custard until softly set and golden. A quick batter and …
Brazilian Quindim (Glossy Coconut Egg Custard)
Quindim is a beloved Brazilian sweet with a jewel-bright yolk custard, coconut at the base, and a glossy finish. Gentle bain-marie baking keeps the custards …
Lebanese Maamoul (Date-Filled Semolina Cookies)
Maamoul are beloved Lebanese shortbread-style cookies made with semolina and filled with dates, nuts, or figs for holidays and family gatherings. This date-filled version uses …
South African Koeksisters (Syrup-Soaked Doughnuts)
South African koeksisters are braided doughnuts fried until golden and plunged into cold ginger-lemon syrup so they become crisp, sticky, and fragrant. The dough is …
Belgian Waffles with Berries
Belgian waffles are known for their deep pockets, crisp edges, and tender center. They make an easy weekend breakfast or a dessert with fruit and …
Romanian Papanasi
Papanasi are Romanian fried cheese doughnuts made with farmer cheese and served warm with sour cream and fruit jam. The dough stays tender from the …
Argentine Alfajores
Argentine alfajores are delicate sandwich cookies with a tender cornstarch crumb and a generous layer of dulce de leche in the center. A short bake …
Classic British Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sticky toffee pudding is a classic British dessert: a tender date sponge soaked in warm toffee sauce and usually served with vanilla ice cream or …