Global Sweets

Sticky rice and mango: A classic and wildly popular Thai...

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:05:00 -0600

Sticky rice and mango: A classic and wildly popular Thai dessert! A staple food in some parts of Thailand, this dish combines sticky rice, coconut milk, and mango slices for a sweet and simple treat. For this and other Thai dessert recipes, check this out!

Modak, or “sweet filled dumplings,” are a...

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:46:28 -0600

Modak, or “sweet filled dumplings,” are a popular dessert in Western and Southern India. A soft, rice flour shell contains a sweet filling made of grated coconut and jaggery, a type of unrefined whole cane sugar found in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Modak can be either fried or steamed.

If you’re in the mood for something decadent, look no...

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:22:00 -0600

If you’re in the mood for something decadent, look no further than this Viennese dessert specialty, the sachertorte! Originally created at the Hotel Sacher in Vienna, this rich cake boasts one or two layers of dense chocolate sponge cake (depending on your appetite!) separated by a slathering of apricot jam. Dark chocolate icing on the top and sides finishes off the cake. Top with plenty of whipped cream and you’re good to go! If this sounds schmackhaft (tasty) to you, give it a try with this recipe.

This is a traditional Dutch cookie called a stroopwafel,...

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:36:00 -0600

This is a traditional Dutch cookie called a stroopwafel, which translates to “syrup waffle” in English. It is made of two wafer-like cookies baked in a waffle iron and filled with a caramel syrup. The chewy cookie tastes a little like a graham cracker soaked in caramel and goes great with a cup of coffee. Head the Netherlands to give them a try, or make a batch at home with this recipe.

Check out today’s global dessert from Germany!...

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:09:00 -0600

Check out today’s global dessert from Germany! Spaghetti Eis is a German ice cream specialty made to look like a plate of spaghetti. It was created in Mannheim, Germany, in the late 1960s. The ice cream is put through a Spätzle press, or a noodle press, then placed on top of a layer of whip cream. To finish it off, strawberry sauce and white chocolate shavings emulate tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese. Guten apetite!