Traditional sweets and desserts from around the world, with authentic recipes.
A silky, lightly spiced Southern sweet potato pie for Thanksgiving: roasted potatoes, warm spices and make-ahead tips for a smooth, crack-free filling.
Read more: Southern Sweet Potato Pie for Thanksgiving: Silky, Spiced and Make-AheadGooey caramel-pecan filling on a buttery shortbread crust: all the flavour of pecan pie in neat, make-ahead bars that feed a crowd.
Read more: Pecan Pie Bars for Thanksgiving: Shortbread Crust, Easy to SliceClassic British mince pies with crisp buttery pastry and a spiced fruit filling you can upgrade from a jar. Make ahead and freeze for Christmas.
Read more: Mince Pies for Christmas: Buttery Pastry, Spiced Fruit FillingMoist date sponge with warm toffee sauce, a British winter classic. Easy, make-ahead and perfect for Christmas and cold evenings.
Read more: Sticky Toffee Pudding: Classic British Christmas DessertGulab jamun are soft fried milk dumplings soaked in cardamom-rose syrup, a beloved Indian sweet for Diwali. Easy milk-powder method, no fancy tools.
Read more: Gulab Jamun: Soft Indian Milk Dumplings in Rose Syrup for DiwaliA no-bake Persian date and walnut dessert from southern Iran, perfect for Yalda Night and easy to make ahead.
Read more: Ranginak: Persian Date and Walnut Dessert for Yalda NightPersian pumpkin halva with saffron, cardamom and rose water: a soft, gluten-free autumn sweet for Yalda Night and cosy evenings.
Read more: Halva Kaddu: Persian Pumpkin Halva with Saffron and CardamomGolden Persian saffron rice pudding with rose water and cardamom, a cozy winter sweet for Yalda Night and family gatherings. Make-ahead friendly.
Read more: Sholeh Zard: Persian Saffron Rice Pudding for Yalda NightSilky Persian saffron and rose water halva made from toasted flour and butter, a classic winter sweet for Yalda Night tables.
Read more: Persian Saffron Halva (Halva Zafarani) for Yalda NightTurkish-style baklava: thin phyllo layers, chopped nuts and sweet syrup, made for celebrations and tea time.
Read more: How to Make Homemade Turkish-Style Baklava: The Middle East’s Beloved Dessert
