These Are The 5 Most Popular Desserts Around The World You Need To Try!

You don't have to go far to sink your teeth into some of the most-renowned desserts in the world. From tiramisu crepe to the classic halo-halo, here's a rundown of the most delectable sweets you'll surely love!

A meal is never complete without dessert. And fortunately for us, the world is full of mouthwatering sweet treats to cap off a meal. Every dessert differs from country to country. Some are fluffy and sweet, while others are plain rich and chocolatey. We listed the most popular desserts around the world — from Japan’s traditional mochi to the Philippines’ well-loved halo-halo so you’ve got options the next time you want something sweet.

 The best part is, that you don’t have to travel thousands of miles around the world to get your hands on these best desserts. Head to the nearest SM Supermalls or order from the SM Malls Online App, take a bite, and find out what satisfies everyone's sweet tooth!

Crème Brûlée - France

Crème brûlée is undoubtedly one of the most popular desserts in France. This creamy dessert has a vanilla custard base topped with a shiny, hard layer of caramel sugar that cracks when tapped gently with a spoon. The custard is rich and the hardened sugar layer is burned perfectly by experienced pastry chefs using a blow torch.   

Mochi - Japan 

Mochi is a popular Japanese dessert that gets its name from “mochiname”, which is japonica glutinous rice. It is pounded into a paste and shaped into small circular blobs. 

 Mochi has a soft and chewy texture, and melts in your mouth! Most of the time, it also has an ice cream filling. You can choose from different delicious flavors like matcha, vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, red bean, and more. 

 Mochi is believed to bring health and fortune. This is why it is often served during Japanese celebrations. However, the dessert is available all-year-round for tourists and locals to enjoy.

Doughnuts – United States 

Back then, doughnuts were known as olykoeks, or “oily cakes” and the Dutch are credited for bringing this dessert to the United States. It comes as no surprise why doughnuts have become an instant classic: a quick dip in boiling oil and the dough transforms into fried pastry that's both delicious and filling. 

 Today, doughnuts come in all flavors and with all kinds of toppings. Doughnuts are so popular today and various doughnut chains, like Krispy Kreme, have introduced their own versions of the fried dessert.

 Sink your teeth into Krispy Kreme’s Original Glazed Doughnuts! This signature doughnut is pillowy soft and dipped in a blissful sugary glaze that you truly cannot resist especially when it’s warm and fresh! Enjoy one today or get a dozen to share with your family by heading to any Krispy Kreme branches in SM Supermalls. 

This list of the most popular desserts around wouldn’t be complete without the famed halo-halo from the Philippines. Halo-halo is the ultimate summer season treat. It’s refreshingly cold,  and features a variety of textures and ingredients! In Tagalog, halo-halo translates to “mix-mix”, which is not surprisingly the best way to enjoy this treat.

 Halo-halo is made of shaved ice, evaporated milk, ube jam, boiled taro, flan, red beans, nata, macapuno, flan, sago, gulaman, pinipig, sweet banana slices, and topped with a scoop of ice cream.

 Try Kuya J Restaurant’s Ube Halo-Halo Espesyal for only P130 or Chowking’s SuperSangkap Halo-Halo filled with a mixture of sweetened preserved fruits and beans, ube jam, tapioca pearl, caramel flan and ube ice cream.

Tiramisu - Italy 

Tiramisu is a popular Italian dessert made of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, layered between whipped eggs, sugar, mascarpone cheese, and topped with cocoa. With a mixture of coffee, chocolate, and cream, tiramisu is the perfect pick-me-up dessert for anyone. 

 Try Paper Moon’s Mille Crepe Selections starting at P445 and get a taste of their Tiramisu Mille Crepe! This promo is available at Paper Moon Cafe in select SM Supermalls.

You don’t have to travel across the world just to get your hands on these five most popular desserts around the world. Don’t miss out on trying these yummy sweet treats and head to your nearest SM Supermalls today! You deserve it.