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When you think of the letter ‘h’ what letter do you you usually think of? Is the desi halwa or something decadent like a hazelnut tart? While classic picks are always a good idea and usually agrees with everything, next time you have to pick desserts for an event, go for an unusual treat. Like a honey cake, for instance, which is sweet and buttery all in the right measure and has a caramel-like richness.
Or maybe a Hawaiian shaved ice, which is a quirky spin on regular ice cream and can be a really terrific snack for children and adults alike. When you love desserts, there’s always going to be a ton of choices! Here are some of the most delicious desserts that start with the letter ‘h’
Honeycomb Ice Cream
Honeycomb ice cream combines the creamy richness of ice cream with the sweet crunch of honeycomb candy. To make this indulgent treat, creamy vanilla ice cream is swirled with chunks of honeycomb candy, creating a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. It’s perfect dessert to enjoy on a warm summer day or anytime you're craving something decadent.
Hazelnut Praline Tart
A hazelnut praline tart is a heavenly dessert that features a buttery tart shell filled with a luscious hazelnut praline filling. The filling is made by blending roasted hazelnuts with caramelized sugar until smooth and creamy, which makes a decadent mixture that is both nutty and sweet. Once baked, the tart is topped with a sprinkling of chopped hazelnuts for added crunch and visual appeal. The USP of this buttery pastry is its rich hazelnut flavour and caramel sweetness.
Hungarian Dobos Torte
The Hungarian Dobos Torte is a classic dessert consisting of multiple layers of sponge cake filled with rich chocolate buttercream and topped with a glossy caramel glaze. The layers of sponge cake are thin and delicate, providing the perfect canvas for the decadent chocolate filling. The caramel glaze adds a touch of sweetness and a beautiful sheen to the torte, making it as visually stunning as it is delicious. This elegant dessert is often finished with a decorative chocolate pattern on top.
Honey Cake
Honey cake, also known as medovik, is a traditional Russian dessert that features layers of tender sponge cake infused with honey and stacked with creamy frosting. The cake layers are made with a combination of honey, flour, eggs, and sugar, resulting in a moist and flavorful base. Between each layer, a generous spread of sweetened sour cream frosting adds richness and depth of flavor, creating a harmonious balance of sweet and tangy notes. Once assembled, the cake is left to chill, allowing the flavors to meld together and the frosting to set.
Hawaiian Shave Ice
Hawaiian shave ice is a refreshing frozen treat that consists of finely shaved ice topped with flavoured syrups and sweetened condensed milk. Originating from Hawaii, this colorful dessert is beloved for its light and airy texture, as well as its vibrant array of flavors. Popular syrup flavors include tropical fruits such as pineapple, mango, and passionfruit, as well as classic favorites like strawberry and blue raspberry.
The sweetened condensed milk adds a creamy richness to the shave ice, tying all the flavors together in a delightful symphony of taste and texture. Whether enjoyed on a hot summer day or as a special treat any time of year, Hawaiian shave ice is a crowd-please.
Halwa
The quintessential desi dessert needs very little introduction. Typically made from a base of sooji (semolina) ground sesame seeds or nut butter, halwa has a dense and crumbly texture that melts in your mouth with each bite. It is typically sweetened with honey or sugar and flavored with ingredients such as nuts or spices like cardamom and cinnamon. The best part about halwa is that the base can be made out of anything, from rice powder to dal, to something else; its classic technique works on a number of ingredients.
