Dessert
613 dishes.
KaiserschmarrnTorn fluffy pancake with raisins, icing sugar, plum compote.
KakigoriFeather-fine shaved ice drenched in syrup, often with condensed milk and beans
Kalb el louzsyrup-soaked semolina and almond squares, beloved during RamadanParaguayKamby arroRice slowly boiled in sweetened milk and served coldMaltaKannoli tal-irkottaFried pastry tubes filled with sweetened sheep ricotta and candied peel.SyriaKarabij HalabNut-stuffed semolina domes served under a cloud of white soapwort cream.TanzaniaKashatacoconut or peanut brittle-like squares scented with cardamomSri LankaKavumDeep-fried treacle oil cakes made for Sinhala New YearTurkeyKazandibiMilk pudding deliberately scorched on the pan base, rolled and served in caramelised slices.MalaysiaKek Lapis SarawakLayer cake built up grill by grill into intricate patterns, sliced to show the designUnited StatesKey lime pieTart custard of key lime and condensed milk in a graham crust
KhabeesToasted flour beaten with ghee, sugar, saffron and cardamom into a soft paste.MongoliaKhailmagCaramelized clotted cream cooked with flour, sugar and raisins
KhanfarooshSmall fried cakes of rice flour, saffron, cardamom and rosewater.ThailandKhanom BuangCrisp folded rice-flour taco filled with meringue and golden egg threads or coconutThailandKhanom ChanSteamed layers of coconut milk and tapioca flour, peeled apart one by onePakistanKheerSlow-cooked rice pudding with cardamom, nuts and reduced milk
KhvorostRibbons of dough fried into brittle twists and dusted with sugar.PeruKing KongLayered biscuit slab filled with manjar blanco, pineapple and peanut sweets
ĶīselisBerry or rhubarb juice thickened with starch, eaten with milkSwedenKladdkakaDense underbaked chocolate cake, sticky in the middle, served with cream.
Kleichacardamom cookies spiraled with date paste; the national cookieSaudi ArabiaKleijaQassim spice cookies filled with date molasses
Knafehsyrupy cheese pastry with crunchy topping, sold by the slabMadagascarKobabanana, peanut and rice-flour cake steamed in banana leavesSouth AfricaKoeksisterplaited doughnut soaked in cold syrup, crisp then stickySouth AfricaKoesisterSpiced fried dough ball soaked in syrup and rolled in coconutSurinameKokosbroodChewy pink and white coconut candy cut into small blocks
KoldskålCold sweet buttermilk with vanilla, poured over crunchy kammerjunker.
Konafacrisp shredded pastry with cream or nuts, drowned in syrup; Ramadan starMontenegroKotorska tortaRich almond and citrus cake from the Bay of Kotor, served in thin slices.
KourabiedesButtery almond shortbread buried under thick icing sugar.
KransekageTower of marzipan rings cracked open at New Year and weddings
Krem karameleSet caramel custard turned out of its mould, the standard restaurant sweet.
KremesThick vanilla custard between puff pastry, dusted with icing sugar.PolandKremówkaTwo sheets of puff pastry filled with thick custard cream.-
Samsa
Layered pastry squares of almond and sesame steeped in rose syrup. Ready in 50 min prep and 30 min cooking.…
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Quesillo
Caramel flan made with condensed milk and whole eggs. Ready in 20 min prep and 1 hr 15 min cooking.…
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Yomari
Steamed rice-flour dumpling filled with molasses and sesame; Newari sweet. Ready in 1 hour prep and 25 minutes cooking. About…
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Vínarterta
Layered cake with prune filling, cut in thin slices with coffee. Ready in 1 hour prep and 40 minutes cooking.…
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Æbleskiver
Sphere pancake puffs with jam and icing sugar, December treat. Ready in 20 min prep and 25 min cooking. About…
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Aish el-saraya
Syrup-soaked bread base under thick ashta cream and crushed pistachios. Ready in 30 min prep and 25 min cooking. 8…