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Rasgullas

This dessert of Fresh cheese balls in syrup is a Bengali specialty. more
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Ras Malai

Cream-colored balls made from cottage or riccotta cheese soaked in sweetened, thickened milk. more
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Potato Alluwa (Potato and Cashew Nut Fudge)

This sublime candy depends on the humble potato for its texture and flavor and is a favorite in Sri Lanka. more

Pistachio Barfi

Get the recipe for this traditional Indian milk sweet. more
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Peking Dust

A sweet concoction that combines whipped cream and ground chestnuts (to represent the sand of the Mongolian desert). more

Balushahi (Pastries Coated in Syrup and Nuts)

These deep-fried pastry circles that are dipped in syrup and coated with nuts, go well with coffee. more
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Passionfruit Flummery

A delightful, light dessert. more

Luk Chup (Miniature Molded Fruits)

This Thai marzipan is a beautiful dessert made in the shapes and colors of fruits and vegetables. more
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Kulfi (Indian Ice Cream)

A sweet, creamy dessert spiced with the delicate flavor of cardamom. more
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Australia/New Zealand Pavlova

Get the recipe to this delicious meringue dessert named after the Russian ballet dancer, Ánna Pávlova. more