European sweets are as varied and diverse as the cultures they represent. You’ll find an array of local candies and cakes, both sweet and (slightly) savoury, beginning from the English Channel all the way to the Mediterranean Sea.
Baklava is a popular sweet pastry made from filo dough (which derives its name from the Greek word for “leaf”). The dish’s roots are closely linked with the history of Greece, Turkey and the Middle East. This sweet treat is a crowd favourite for anyone familiar with Turkish cuisine.
Another popular dessert, Breskvice is the latest addition to Europe's list of popular sweet eats and consists of peach-shaped cookies (the name translates to “little peaches”). This popular wedding treat consists of two cookies glued together with a filling of dark rum, crushed walnuts, and peach or apricot jam.
There’s no need to choose just one when you can sample tiny bites of so many flavours right around the corner of any food street in London.
Here is a quiz to determine your love for European desserts.
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