19 Traditional Christmas Desserts From Around The World!

While the king cake is usually considered a Mardi Gras tradition in the U.S., it actually has roots in Epiphany.

This French recipe is traditionally served just after the New Year, to commemorate the 3 Kings' arrival.

Here’s another holiday treat of French origin, although it is served in many parts of Europe.

The Buche de Noel or Yule log is a tasty cake that is decorated to resemble an actual log.

I’ve made this one, and I can attest that it tastes just like you would buy it from a French patisserie.

Vanillekipferl are an Austrian treat that are hard to beat.

The way the powdered sugar-dusted cookies melt in the mouth makes them second to none.

While these Greek cookies were traditionally served at funerals, a dunk in some honey changed all that.

Add in some spiced orange syrup, and it’s the perfect treat for a traditional Greek Christmas.

Here’s a fresh-tasting dessert option that allows for some customization.

The Rote Grutze, or red pudding is a traditional German dish made from one of several red fruits.

Sticky toffee is a treat enjoyed by many an English child come Christmas.

It seems fussy to make, but it’s actually quite doable.

Trifles are another delicious treat from the British Isles, and this one is so easy to make!

The hardest step is baking the cake ahead of time.

Take the traditional Italian pandoro and kick it up a notch with this Christmas dessert recipe.

Using pre-baked cakes cuts the prep time down to almost nothing.

Peppernut cookies are so small, it’s hard not to just eat a handful.

Popular in Germany and the Netherlands, they are a spiced treat that is simple to bake.

Pavlova is a fluffy, meringue-like treat that isn’t difficult to make, one just has to follow the steps properly.

With it's roots in Australia, this recipe makes a graduated stack of them to form a Christmas-tree like shape.

Dulce de Lechosa comes all the way from Venezuela, where it’s a popular holiday treat.

The candied green papaya turns under-ripe fruit into a spiced sensation.

Coconut ice is a traditional British sweet that also found a special place in Indian kitchens.

This soft, chewy treat is wonderfully simple to make and just as lovely to look at.

Anyone tasting mincemeat pie for the first time is in for a pleasant surprise.

It doesn’t contain any meat at all. Instead, it’s filled with spiced apples and raisins that create a truly delicious dessert.

Load this delicious trifle up with a classic Mexican flavor combo.

Pomegranates, orange, cinnamon, and chili powder may sound odd together, but only to those who haven’t tasted it.

Pestiños hail from Spain, where they are traditionally served on Christmas or during Holy Week.

The light, flaky pastries have the flavors of wine and cinnamon mixed in.

Kolbasa is a Russian treat that uses broken up biscuits (cookies) as the filler.

This variation adds in crystalized ginger and pistachios for a burst of color and flavor.

What flavor captures the entire holiday season better than cranberry?

This Italian meringue is loaded with cranberry flavor, blended seamlessly with a rich chocolate ganache.

These Polish cookies are among the easiest Christmas desserts to make.

They’re irresistibly cute and practically made to be tied up with a bit of butcher’s twine.

This stop takes us to Ireland for another traditional holiday treat.

These mini cakes are perfect, because everyone can grab their own without ruining the aesthetics of the whole dessert.