The 40 Most Delicious Desserts in the World Right Now (40 - 21)

THE 40 MOST DELICIOUS DESSERTS IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW.

From Guinness Word Record Ice Cream Sundaes to warm gooey fudge brownies to soft warm sweet cupcakes to sweet tangy shave ice, we’ve looked around for some of the world’s best dessert venues. We researched and discovered many delicious choices across different continents. Your mouth will water as you gaze at the dessert photos. Be sure to check out the places when you visit their cities. You don’t want to miss out the experience. Check out our list for the most delicious desserts in the world.

40. N’ICE CREAM, LOS ANGELES, CA, U.S.A.

“After browsing the boutiques in the chic Abbot-Kinney area, grab a cup of salted-caramel gelato or another one of the 15 daily flavors of organic gelato and sorbet at N’ice Cream and hit Venice Beach” (Travel Leisure). Many customers enjoy the cool delicious tastes as they take a spoonful of the gelato. Perfect for a hot sunny day in LA.

39. DEE-LITE BAKERY, HONOLULU, HW, U.S.A.

“Located in a non-touristy part of town, the Dee Lite Bakery is best known for their guava chiffon cake made from a secret recipe since the bakery’s opening in 1959. Other selections include the rainbow cake with alternating layers of lime, guava, and passionfruit, and a custard pie” (Travel Leisure). Be sure to check out the bakery’s amazing selection and of course grab a slize of that famous chiffon cake.

38. SWEET ENVY, NORTH HOBART, TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA

“Before you can decide between the salted caramels, French nougat, chocolate bonbons, and tuiles, a young salesgirl may dare you to take the ‘cupcake challenge,’ eyeing one of the peanut-butter-frosted and jelly-filled monsters. It’s free if you devour it in 60 seconds or less” (Travel Leisure). How can anyone resist the chance of getting one of those delicious cupcakes? The challenge alone screams for them to be eaten. Visit the Sweet Envy and take on the challenge.

37. GIOLITTI, ROME, ITALY

“Rome’s oldest ice cream parlor, Giolitti has a history dating back to 1890, when dairy farmers Giuseppe and Bernadina Giolitti opened a small creamery near the Pantheon. Today it is one of the city’s most celebrated gelato shops, serving such unusual flavors as champagne, ricotta, marsala custard, and watermelon with chocolate seeds” (Travel Leisure).  As you travel the streets of Rome and gaze at its historic wonders, be sure to snag a scoop a the historic gelato. You can fill up on both your cultural, mental, and culinary experience.

36. BIG GAY ICE CREAM, NEW YORK CITY, NY, U.S.A.

“A New York summertime favorite, this ice cream truck expanded and opened two brick and mortar shops downtown. John T. Edge, author of the Truck Food Cookbook recommends trying the cool, white soft serve, flavored with vanilla, topped with wasabi-spiked green peas. ‘Dissonance never tasted so good’” (Travel Leisure). Big Gay Ice Cream serves many fun wacky flavors that include the Wasabi Cone and a sweet Caramel cone. Customers praise the delicious flavors of the ice cream served.

35. VOODOO DOUGHNUT, PORTLAND, OR, U.S.A.

How cool a name is that for a doughnut venue? The Voodoo Doughnut. The place boasts their ability to make amazing homemade doughnuts, especially one specific type in particular. “There’s a good reason Voodoo is such a huge hit with all donut fans: the Bacon Maple Bar. It’s a yeast donut topped with maple glaze and not one, but two strips of crisp bacon” (Travel and Leisure).

  

34. CHEGO, LOS ANGELES, CA, U.S.A.

Craving spicy dessert? The Chego is the perfect place for you. While spicy desserts such as chile-flavored chocolate have been around for a while, Mexican fusion restaurant Chego takes the trend to a fiery new level. To make its Devil’s Tres Leches, the restaurant soaks rich devil’s food cake in cinnamon-infused, cayenne pepper–flavored evaporated milk and adds tapioca pudding and spicy peanut brittle” (Travel Leisure). In addition, Chego serves an amazing miniRhubarb Pie made of “rhubarb, Meyer lemon, brown sugar crumble, all-butter crust served warm with vanilla bean ice cream” (LA Weekly).

33. PAIN DE SUCRE, PARIS, FRANCE

Got an addiction to tarts or even marshmallow desserts? Then check out the Pain de Sucre. “This beautifully curated Marais patisserie run by a pair of Pierre Gagnaire’s former pastry chefs has a wide selection of tarts, macaroons, and homemade marshmallows in flavors like rose and angelica” (Travel and Leisure). A little pricier than most patisseries, but the dessert choices are worth it. The pastries are possibly the best in Paris. Many customers praise the Rose Marshmallow.

32. LA PATISSERIE DES REVES, PARIS, FRANCE

Both known for its classic taste but creative styles in dessert, this patisserie is not one to disappoint. “Offering a unique, yet still Parisian, take on pastries, this 16th arrondissement shop features the work of French sugar sultan Phillippe Conticini and centers on a futuristic display case made of steel and blonde wood, where handcrafted treats sit atop refrigerated pieces of slate underneath glass capsules. The tarte Tatin, an upside-down fruit confection, is among the most popular sellers” (Travel and Leisure). If want a tasty tart, be sure to come there. And don’t forget to try  Le Chouchou. It looks amazing to taste.

31. BUBO, BARCELONA, SPAIN

Pastry fans will love Bubo.  “Pick up the sweet-savory pan-con-tomate bonbons from Willy Wonka–like pâtissier Carles Mampel” (Travel and Leisure). People on Trip Advisor post great reviews of their delight in tasting the amazing pastries. There are some who call the pastry desserts “superb.” One wrote, “Had the pleasure of a stunning cake with a glass of cava as part of the Gourmet Tapas Tour. Don’t think I have ever seen such an array of stunning cakes in Paris! And even nicer to be able to enjoy it with a glass of cava- great afternoon treat” (Chris109 from Geneva, Trip Advisor).

30. BILLY’S BAKERY, NEW YORK CITY, NY, U.S.A.

Ready to fulfill your sweet tooth dreams? The cupcakes alone at this bakery will haunt you. “From German chocolate cupcakes to butterscotch gingerbread cookies and banana cream pies,Billy’s makes a range of sweets and treats in their 1940s-style shops. It’s won glowing reviews, especially for its cupcakes” (Travel and Leisure). And let’s not forget the bakery’s famous Icebox Cake. It’s a mountain of chocolate and cream. I’m dying to try it someday.

29. AUNTIE SWEET, HONG KONG, JAPAN

“In the laid-back Tin Hau neighborhood, groups of boisterous families head to this cheery café for traditional Asian desserts, including terrific tong shui (sweet Cantonese soups and custards), durian-and-tofu pudding, and our favorite: super-rich black-sesame ice cream” (Travel and Leisure). The Black Sesame Ice Cream looks delicious as it soaks into that mouthwatering Bean Curd Sago Soup. You need to visit Auntie Sweet if you ever visit Hong Kong. If you don’t, you’ll truly miss out the true sweet experience of the city’s desserts.

28. LULU’S SWEET SHOPPE, BOSTON, MA, U.S.A.

“For gourmet cupcakes with a unique twist, visit Lulu’s Sweet Shoppe in Boston’s North End neighborhood (Fodors). Founded by Sandy Russo, this sweet shop has become very popular thanks to its gourmet cupcakes. From Chocolate Explosion to Chocolate Cherry Bomb to Pistachio or even the Red Velvet Cheesecake, these cupcakes will be sure to please any mouth. Reviewers praise this shop for their “heavenly” desserts.

27. HOT LICKS, FAIRBANKS, AK, U.S.A.

What better place for a delicious scoop of ice cream than in a state well known for its creamy dessert? Hot Licks is famous for this dessert and its multitude of flavors. “Guests can sample everything from Alaska Blueberry with handpicked wild blueberries from Interior Alaska, to Kahlua made with fresh ground North Pole coffee beans” (Fodors). As if that wasn’t amazing enough for the place, it also offers beer flavors for ice cream. How crazy is that? I’ve never hear of beer as an offered flavor before. “Beer in ice cream is all the rage. Hot Licks jumped on that brew wagon, with a partnership with Alaska’s Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling Co., to create a flavor that folds the brewery’s signature Stepping Stone Stout into the ice cream” (Kristine Hansen Fox News). For a full list of the ice cream flavors click here.

26. PASTICHE, PROVIDENCE, RI, U.S.A.

“On Providence’s historic Federal Hill is Pastiche, a European-style café and bakery that creates handmade, from-scratch desserts. The bakery offers delicately crafted pies, cookies, and cakes, and also features traditional European pastries such as cannoli, eclairs and tartlets. Favorite treats include fresh lime mousse tart and Italian mascarpone torte” (Fodors). From the way it’s been described, the Fruit Tart seems to die for. Just look at how crisp and delicious it looks.

25. BRENNAN’S, NEW ORLEANS, LA, U.S.A.

“Brennan’s created the original Bananas Foster in the early 1950s, and has since developed an extensive dessert menu that will please any palette. Specialties include ‘Crepes Fitzgerald’ with Grand Marnier, sour cream and strawberries, and the ‘Bread Pudding St. Joan of Arc’ with Southern Comfort-infused raisins and cranberries. Guests can also enjoy Southern classics like Louisiana Chocolate Pecan Pie and Creole Chocolate Suicide Cake” (Fodors). At Beetles Kitchen, the site provides a recipe of Ella Brennan’s famous Bananas Foster. Be sure to go to it and make a delicious dessert for your home.

24. LABADIE’S BAKERY, LEWISTON, ME, U.S.A.

While traveling in Maine, you have to stop by and try out Labadie’s Bakery in Lewiston. They have the most amazing, and often rated best, whoopie pies. “The bakery sells its fluffy, cream-filled pies by the dozen, and also offers French cream horns and large whoopie pie cakes. Whoopie pie flavors include chocolate peanut butter, vanilla, and original chocolate” (Fodors). If you’re interested in making your own whoopie pie dessert check out the link here. The site also includes a history of the dessert.

23. BEILER’S BAKERY, PHILADELPHIA, PA, U.S.A.

Well known for its Amish baking, Beiler’s Bakery is a great place to enjoy warm soft pastries. “The stand features a variety of handcrafted Amish desserts, including sticky buns, apple fritters, and authentic shoofly pie” (Fodors). The bakery also has amazing homemade doughnuts. Popular choices for these doughnuts include chocolate, harvest apple, and chocolate chip.

22. JO-JO’S SHAVE ICE, KAUAI, HW, U.S.A.

If you ever visit the beautiful island of Kauai, be sure to visit Jo-Jo’s Shave Ice. “Jo-Jo’s in Waimea is the leading authority on shave ice in Kauai. It is delicious just about anywhere you get it but Jo-Jo’s has the ice shavings down to science. Paired with mac-nut vanilla ice cream on bottom and coconut cream atop, Jo-Jo’s shave ice is well worth the seemingly absurd $6 price tag and inevitably long wait” (Butterdate). In addition, the famous shave ice shop provides over 60 flavor options to choose from that include the popular passion fruit and mango flavors.

21. KERMIT’S KEY WEST LIME SHOPPE, KEY WEST, FL, U.S.A.

What better place to try Key Lime Pie than Florida? Fans of Key Lime Pie will enjoy this shop. “For a taste of fresh Florida Key Lime pie, stop by Kermit’s Key West Key Lime Shoppe. In addition to its signature pie, the shop also offers key lime pie bars and ‘key lime pie on a stick’—a slice of the shop’s key lime pie dipped in Belgian chocolate” (Fodors). Pie and chocolate combined. What’s not to love about that combination?

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