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Churros

Spain
4.2
Most iconic: Chocolatería San Ginés (Madrid, Spain)

Elongated, crispy, crunchy and intensely fragrant, churros consist of deep-fried yeast dough encrusted with sugar. Although some may argue against consuming these sweet treats, warning others about the dangerous effects of sugar and fat on human b... READ MORE

2

Éclair

France
4.2
Most iconic: Stohrer (Paris, France)

These elongated pastries with an appealing glaze, a crispy exterior, a soft doughy interior, and a sweet, creamy center originated in France at the turn of the 20th century. Most food historians believe they were invented by Marie-Antoine Car&ecir... READ MORE

3

Profiteroles

France
4.2
Most iconic: Le Relais de l'Entrecote (Paris, France)

These chocolate-covered puff pastries are filled with either whipped cream, custard, pastry cream, or vanilla ice cream. Many theories exist about the origin of this dessert, but the most likely one traces it back to the 13th century, when the che... READ MORE

4

Beignets

France
4.2
Most iconic: Café du Monde (New Orleans, United States of America)

These squares of deep-fried pastry dough are sprinkled with powdered sugar and are traditionally served hot. The dish hails from France, and French settlers brought it to the Acadia region of Canada in the 17th century. Many of the Acadians later ... READ MORE

5

Paris-Brest

Paris, France
4.2
Most iconic: Bistrot Paul Bert (Paris, France)

Created in 1910 by chef Louis Durand to celebrate the famous Paris-Brest-Paris bicycle race, which led from the center of Paris past the door of his pastry shop in Maisons-Laffitte to Brittany and back, this decadent dessert is a true French class... READ MORE

6

Chouquette

France
4.2
Most iconic: Chambelland (Paris, France)

Amazingly tender and extremely light, chouquettes are airy pâte à choux pastry puffs studded with the so-called sucre perlé (lit. pearl sugar); coarse sugar crystals which hold both their shape and crunch when... READ MORE

7

Zeppole

Campania, Italy
4.2
Most iconic: Scaturchio (Naples, Italy)

Zeppole are a fried dough specialty that is found throughout southern Italy, consisting of deep-fried dough that is typically topped with sugar and can be filled with custard, jelly, pastry cream, or a combination of honey and butter. Some version... READ MORE

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Choux à la crème

France
4.2

Choux à la crème is a French pastry that consists of choux balls that are filled with either whipped cream or pastry cream and usually served dusted with powdered sugar. There are several ways of assembling choux à la cr&egrav... READ MORE

9

St. Honoré cake (Gateau Saint-Honore)

France
4.2
Most iconic: Ladurée (Paris, France)

Named after Saint Honoré, the French patron saint of bakers, this intricate dessert is a true representation of French confectionery art. Saint Honoré cake unites all of the fundamental components of French pastry making: puff pastry... READ MORE

10

Gougères

Yonne, France
4.2
Most iconic: La Bourse et La Vie (Paris, France)

Gougères are tiny, hollow pastry puffs made from choux dough and cheese, most commonly grated Comté, Emmentaler, or Gruyère. These cheese puffs are often served cold or at room temperature as an acco... READ MORE

11

Religieuse

Paris, France
4.2

The intricate religieuse is a popular choux pastry dessert which has been a part of the French confectionery heritage since the 19th century. These tempting sweet treats are made with two spherical choux pastries, one bigger than the other one, ea... READ MORE

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Tulumba

Turkiye
3.9
Most iconic: Osmanlı Tulumbacısı (İzmit, Turkiye)

Turkish tulumba is a hot water dough fritter traditionally found in the cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire, particularly throughout the Middle East and the Balkans. Even though tulumba (lit. pump) was named after a special tool used to make it&... READ MORE

13

Croquembouche

France
3.9
Most iconic: Ladurée (Paris, France)

A true show-stopping centerpiece, croquembouche consists of choux pastry profiteroles which are filled with custard cream and assembled into a cone-shaped tower, glued together with caramel. The final dessert is elaborately decorated with spun sug... READ MORE

14

Bossche bol

's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
3.8
Most iconic: Banketbakkerij Jan de Groot ('s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands)

Bossche bol is a Dutch specialty from s'Hertogenbosch: a traditional, chocolate-coated, whipped cream-filled pastry. These pastry balls are characterized by their large size, which is why they are often served with forks, knives, and a number of n... READ MORE

15

Hanım göbeği

Turkiye
3.4

Hanım göbeği is a traditional sweet pastry originating from Turkey. It consists of choux pastry balls that are pressed in the middle to create a dimple, then deep-fried in hot oil and soaked in sugar syrup. The name of this sweet treat means ... READ MORE

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Moorkop

Netherlands
3.4

Moorkop is a decadent Dutch dessert consisting of a choux pastry that is filled with whipped cream and glazed with chocolate. The dessert is finished by topping it with some more whipped cream and, optionally, pieces of fruit such as pineapple or ... READ MORE