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Dessert

The Persian ice cream sandwich at Sofreh, in Brooklyn.

Persian Ice Cream Sandwich

Saffron, rose water, and pistachios combine in a fragrant, sweet-savory treat.

Cranachan

A now-archaic Scottish breakfast paved the way for this popular dessert.

Russian Napoleon Cake

This traditional dessert commemorates the country's sweet taste of victory over the French emperor in 1812.

In the late 1800s, oil stoves started to make cooking slightly easier.

When Cow Tongue Was an Essential Thanksgiving Ingredient

It made American pies rich and indulgent.

Leigh Chavez-Bush November 27, 2018

Persimmon Pudding

One southern Indiana town cooks up this unique, time-honored dessert every September.

Tocinillo de Cielo

This heavenly custard was born from the leftovers of sherry winemaking.

Salzburger Nockerl

This dessert pays tribute to the snow-covered mountains surrounding Salzburg.

New York Charlotte Russe

The dainty, cream-filled specialty is on the brink of extinction.

Zunda

Flavoring everything from dumplings to mochi, this sweet and salty paste shows another side to edamame.

Bao Bing

This sweet treat has been cool for more than 1,000 years.

Brigadeiros are a mainstay in Brazil, especially at parties.

The Political Lore of an Iconic Brazilian Sweet

Wartime rationing and women's suffrage helped popularize the brigadeiro.

Paula Mejia August 27, 2018

Amarula Cream Liqueur

A sweet and nutty liqueur made with the fruit of the "elephant tree."

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Non-Entree Desserts

These sweets make convincing mimics of everything from fish balls to eggs to koi ponds.

Basi Sweet Potatoes

Pulling apart this dish creates silk-like threads of melted sugar.

Cholado

The cool Colombian treat blends shaved ice with syrup, fruit, and anything from wafer cookies to cheese.

Clootie Dumpling

This sweet Scottish pudding gets boiled in a bag for special occasions.

Black Sesame Sweet Soup

This thick, jet-black soup is an amazingly fragrant and nutty Chinese dessert.

Melktert

Four centuries ago, Dutch dairy farmers made this spiced custard pie into a South African classic.