Some people admire European art, some people admire European culture, and some people covet European food, especially desserts. Although dessert did not originate in Europe, it was developed in Europe. Europeans love sweets, so they make a variety of delicious desserts in a different way. The following are representative desserts from various European countries.
The traditional British dessert, scones, takes its name from the place where the Scottish royal family was crowned, a stone called the Stone of Scone. The main ingredients are flour, barley, oats, sugar, etc. It is a simple and earthy dessert. In addition to being a good snack companion for afternoon tea, it is also a good choice for many people when they are hungry all day because of its small size and less burden to eat. When eating scones, jam and cream are usually smeared on them, and they are delicious with English afternoon tea.
France can be regarded as the country of classic desserts, whether it is the macarons that have swept the world in recent years, the traditional French apple pie, the small and exquisite crelo or the complicated puff pastry, it has a large number of supporters. But Madeleine, which looks unpretentious on the outside, can stand out among the star-studded French desserts because of its plain and attractive, slightly sweet taste and soft cake body, a small piece can become a classic!
The time-honored Marzipan Duron is a small snack made with honey and almonds. It tastes a bit like nougat and is widely loved by Spaniards because of its solid and sweet taste. In addition to eating alone, many different flavors and cooking methods have been developed nowadays, such as desserts made with ice cream are also a favorite of many people.
Schwarzwlder Kirschtorte is Germany's most prestigious dessert. It perfectly combines the bitterness of chocolate, the sweetness of cream and the sweetness and sourness of cherries, and it is the sweetest temptation in the Black Forest region of Germany. Schwarzwlder Kirschtorte is world famous, everyone knows it, and every sweet tooth loves it.
Dutch maple sugar waffles originally originated in the Netherlands in the Middle Ages. With the migration of gourmets, they became popular along the way to Central and Southern Europe, and then crossed the oceans and swept North America. As a result, this soft dessert with the aroma of custard has been interpreted in different flavors by different regions. The maple waffle is a unique waffle in the Netherlands. The thin crust is layered with maple syrup, a common Dutch breakfast, usually served with coffee and tea.
Sachertorte, a famous Austrian dessert, originated from a sweet chocolate filling made by a prince's home chef in 1832. This chocolate filling was a royal favorite at the time. Later, a restaurant frequented by aristocrats launched a chocolate cream cake coated with almonds and jam. Now, Sachertorte has become an Austrian national treasure.
Belém Egg Tart Shop is a century-old shop with a history of 180 years, no one who comes to Portugal will miss it. After you really try it, you will find that the egg tarts here do have a special secret recipe, and the taste is indeed different. The piping hot tarts are dusted with cinnamon and served with a strong cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Of course, in addition to egg tarts, the store also launched a variety of cakes and sandwiches, etc. What are you waiting for, come and try it in Portugal.
