Akutaq Akutaq is also known as agutak, Eskimo ice cream,... Almond Buttercrunch Almond buttercrunch, available commercially in the... Almond Cookies Chinese almond cookies are first recorded in the... Almond Horns Called mandelhornchen in German, these cookies are... Ambrosia Ambrosia is a fruit salad from the American South.... Angel Food Cake Angel food cake is an American classic. This dish... Appeltaart Appeltaart is a traditional dish of the... Apple Brown Betty Brown Betty is a traditional American dessert made... Apple Cider Donuts People who live in New England know that making... Apple Cobbler Cobblers have historically gone by many names... Apple Crisp The first recipe for apple crisp appeared in... Apple Dumplings Fruit dumplings were popular in European countries... Apple Pandowdy This dessert is New Hampshire’s version of... Apple Pie Apple pie is often thought of as a traditional... Apple Stack Cake Apple stack cake is one of the most popular... Apple Strudel Strudel is a type of layered pastry with a sweet... Apple Turnovers Apple turnovers are a classic pastry that utilizes... Apricot Strudel Apricot strudels are popular American breakfast... Arkansas Possum Pie This recipe does not include actual possum but is... Babka Babka is a traditional Eastern European recipe... Baked Alaska Baked Alaska, a dessert consisting of ice cream... Baked Apples Apples are often thought of as a traditional... Baklava Common throughout the Mediterranean region and the... Banana Cream Pie Banana cream pie is an iconic American dessert and... Banana Pudding Bananas started being regularly imported just... Banana Split In 1904, while working as a soda jerk at Tassel... Bananas Foster Bananas Foster was invented in New Orleans in... Banh Cam Vietnamese cuisine found its way to the United... Barmbrack This cakey fruit bread has its roots in the... Basque Cake As the name suggests, this recipe originated with... Bavarian Cream The recipe for Bavarian cream first appeared in... Bavarian Crepes These crepes take their name from Bavaria, the... Beignets Beignets are the French equivalent of the American... Bejgli Bejgli is a unique pastry in that the filling is... Berger Cookies Berger cookies are cake-like creations topped with... Bibingka A Filipino rice cake typically eaten around... Bingsu Bingsu, or more commonly patbingsu, is a Korean... Bizcochitos Bizcochitos are cooked for friends and family in... Black and White Cookies Black and white cookies are a New York City... Black Forest Cake Black forest cake, a refrigerated layered cake... Black Forest Cookies Black forest cookies were inspired by black forest... Black Rice Pudding Black rice pudding, one of Thailand's few sweet... Blackberry Cobbler While New England colonists ate fruit cobblers for... Blackberry Pie The American Pie Council notes that the first... Blarney Stones This dessert of pound cake squares rolled in... Blini Blini are very thin and light pancakes made of... Blondies Blondies are a classic American treat. While... Blueberry Cobbler While New England colonists had fruit cobblers for... Blueberry Pie The American Pie Council notes that the first... Blueberry Strudel Blueberry strudel is a popular pastry introduced... Blueberry Turnovers Blueberry turnovers are popular American pastries... Blum’s Coffee Crunch Cake In the 1940s, Blum’s, the venerable San... Bonbons The first bonbons were created in the 17th century... Boston Cream Pie The owners of Boston's Parker House Hotel claim... Bourbon Cake The Native Americans would make cakes out of... Bread Pudding Bread pudding is a classic dessert with humble... Brownie Trifle Trifle is a layered dessert made with fruit,... Brownies Brownies were developed in the United States at... Bubur Cha Cha Bubur cha cha is a coconut milk-based dessert made... Buckeyes Buckeyes are a classic treat especially popular in... Bumbleberry Pie The American Pie Council notes that the first... Bundt Cake The modern aluminum Bundt cake pan was introduced... Bungeoppang Bungeoppang has always been an East-West fusion... Butter Cookies The word cookie comes from the... Butter Pecan Cookies These cookies are a type of shortbread cookie... Buttermilk Pie English settlers introduced buttermilk pies to... Buttermilk Pound Cake Buttermilk is popular in much of the baked cuisine... Butterscotch Brownies Butterscotch brownies are a popular version of... Butterscotch Mousse Mousse means “foamy” in French, and it... Butterscotch Pudding Historically, butterscotch has been known as a... Cajun Cake Sweet cakes are an essential part of US Southern... Cannoli Cannoli are a classic Italian dessert of tubular... Cantaloupe Smoothie The smoothie originates in the United States... Cappuccino Mousse Mousse means “foamy” or... Caramel Apple Coffee Cake Coffee cakes originated in Europe. By the 17th... Caramel Apples Caramel apples are a descendant of the candy... Caramel Cheesecake The earliest cheesecakes were reported to have... Caramel Cinnamon Rolls A caramel cinnamon roll, an American creation, is... Caramel Soufflé A soufflé is a French culinary invention.... Caramel Truffles The caramel truffle, a variation of the chocolate... Carrot Cake Carrot cake is said to have originated from carrot... Cassata Cake This cake is originally a Sicilian specialty, but... Cherokee Bread Pudding Bread puddings were eaten in many Native American... Cherries Jubilee Cherries jubilee is a cherry sauce served over... Cherry Cheesecake Cheesecakes have ancient origins; according to... Cherry Cobbler While New England colonists had fruit cobblers for... Cherry Pie The American Pie Council notes that the first... Cherry Strudel Cherry strudel is a popular pastry introduced by... Cherry Turnovers Cherry turnovers are popular American pastries and... Chess Pie Early English settlers initially brought the chess... Chile Chocolate Pudding Creamy and comforting, chocolate pudding is a... Chin Chin Chin chin, a West African fried snack, can be... Chocolate Cake Americans consume nearly 20 percent of the... Chocolate Chip Cookies The chocolate chip cookie is probably the most... Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies Chocolate chocolate chip cookies are different... Chocolate Eclairs Eclairs originate in France around the 1860s and... Chocolate Fondue The Swiss introduced cheese fondue in the 18th... Chocolate Fudge Before the word fudge referred to the rich creamy... Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake German immigrant Richard Hellman and his wife... Chocolate Mousse Chocolate mousse is a rich dessert featuring... Chocolate Mud Cake (Kladdkaka) Kladdkaka is a cross between a chocolate cake and... Chocolate Peanut Clusters Coating nuts in melted chocolate started becoming... Chocolate Pecan Pie Both pecans and chocolate are originally native to... Chocolate Pie (Chocolate Cream Pie) Chocolate pie features a flaky crust filled with... Chocolate Pound Cake A recipe for pound cake appears in the first... Chocolate Pudding Chocolate pudding, a popular dessert and snack,... Chocolate Soufflé Soufflé is French for “puff” or “breath.”... Chocolate Tart Chocolate tart is an adaptation of French... Chocolate Torte A torte is a rich cake filled with cream, mousse,... Chocolate Truffles According to legend, the classic chocolate truffle... Chocolate-Covered Raisins Considering cacao-based foods were commonly... Chocolate-Covered Strawberries While working at Chicago’s Stop N’... Chokecherry Patties These dried patties are made from ground... Churma Churma is a sweet dish served in powdered form.... Churros Churros are a sweet, fried-dough treat that... Cinnamon Rolls Sticky cinnamon buns are a classic American... Citrus Salad with Honey Dressing A colorful and juicy combination, this recipe... Coca-Cola Cake During the days of World War II, sugar and other... Coconut Bars Coconut desserts like macaroons are popular Jewish... Coconut Cake Florida is the only state on the US mainland that... Coconut Custard Dessert is not particularly common in Vietnam, as... Coconut Macaroons The earliest recipe for macaroon cookies appears... Coconut Torte Although coconut isn't indigenous to the United... Coffeecake Coffeecake has evolved over time in America... Conchas Concha means shell in Spanish and is a traditional... Concord Grape Pie Concord grape pie is the result of German culinary... Cookies and Cream Fluff Cookies and cream fluff is made using one of the... Corncob Jelly Corncob jelly is a traditional preparation among... Cornmeal Cookies Corn has a natural sweetness and makes an... Cowboy Cookies It’s said that cowboy cookies were the... Creamsicle Jell-O Mold This creamy orange dessert is reminiscent of... Crème Brûlée Crème brûlée literally translates from French... Créme Caramel Also called flan, this custard dessert layered... Crepes A crepe is a very thin pancake made from a runny,... Crêpes Suzette Crêpes Suzette is an iconic French dessert... Cronuts The Cronut is a modern invention that looks like a... Cruffins This recipe combines a croissant and a muffin,... Crumb Cake Crumb cake has German roots, arriving in the US... Date Bread This bread originated in Scotland and also is... Deep-Fried Mars Bar The deep-fried Mars bar originated in chip shops... Deep-Fried Oreos Deep fried Oreos arrived on the food scene through... Derby Pie This recipe was created in 1950 at the Melrose Inn... Doberge Cake This chocolate glazed, multi-layered cake with a... Dobos Torta Dobos torta is a renowned Hungarian... Donegal Oatmeal Cream An Irish favorite, Donegal oatmeal cream blends... Dr Pepper Salted Caramel Brownies This recipe combines two American inventions into... Dulce de Leche Argentines like to think they invented this sweet... Dutch Baby A Dutch baby is a type of popover pancake somewhat... Egg Custard Egg custard has been part of European cuisine... Ekmek Kataifi (Custard Cake) Ekmek kataifi is a classic Greek dessert... English Trifle (Trifle) Traditional English trifle is a layered dessert... Flan Flan is a custard-type dish that can be made... Fluffernutter Sandwich The Fluffernutter sandwich is a traditional food... Fort Knox Pie There are a couple of ways Fort Knox pie may have... Frog Eye Salad Similar to the South’s ambrosia, this... Frozen Bananas Frozen bananas are a popular dessert or snack,... Frozen Custard During the summer of 1919, frozen custard debuted... Frozen Yogurt Yogurt first came to the United States in the... Fruit Cocktail Fruit cocktail is prepared with chopped fruit... Fruit Salad Dating to ancient times, fruit salads were... German Chocolate Cake Contrary to its name, German chocolate cake—a... Ghevar A sweet cake that’s fried and soaked in sugar... Gingersnaps Traditionally very crispy, gingersnap cookies get... Glazed Doughnuts The origin of the doughnut in America can be... Gooey Butter Cake The story behind gooey butter cake is that it was... Grape Salad Grape salad is another variation in the broad... Guava Cake The guava plant, which has been cultivated in... Guava Pudding Guava has a mild flavor described as a cross... Gulab Jamun (Fried Rosewater Syrup Balls) One of India's most popular desserts, gulab... Halo Halo Meaning "mix mix" in Tagalog, halo halo is a... Halva Halva is a glutinous sweet made with cornstarch... Hamantaschen These triangular cookies are traditional treats... Happy Cake Happy Cake is a tropical dessert often referred to... Hasty Pudding English settlers brought this recipe with them to... Haupia Haupia is a traditional Hawaiian dessert made from... Hawaiian Chantilly Cake Liliha Bakery, the largest retail bakery in... Hazelnut Cake Hazelnuts have been used as food since antiquity.... Hazelnut Lace Cookies These thin, crispy cookies get their name from the... Hermit Bars It’s not quite clear how hermit bars got their... Himbasha (Sweet Bread) Himbasha is an Ethiopian sweet bread that is... Honey Dabo Kolo (Fritters) Dabo kolo (barley breads) are small fritters... Hot Milk Cake Hot milk cake is a traditional Southern dessert... Huckleberry Pie The huckleberry, a relative of the blueberry, is... Huguenot Torte The Huguenot torte is a culinary descendant of... Hummingbird Cake The first published reference to hummingbird cake... Ice Cream Float Ice cream floats are ice cream floating in a glass... Ice Cream Potato It is a truth universally acknowledged that Idaho... Indian Pound Cake The highlight of this Indian pound cake recipe is... Italian Ice Italian ice, known as granita in Italian, is a... Juneberry Pie Juneberries, also called serviceberries or... Kentucky Jam Cake This cake is indigenous to Kentucky and... Key Lime Cheesecake With roots reaching back to Mediterranean... Key Lime Pie Key lime pie is a mildly tart and sweet favorite,... Khanom Krok Khanom krok are small coconut cakes that can be... Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding) Kheer is a classic, milk-based rice pudding... Kichel A kichel, also called a bowtie cookie for its... King Cake King Cake is made around the world in celebration... Kolache The pastry known as kolache originated in Central... Kpuff Kpuff (Puff Puff) A popular Nigerian breakfast food, kpuff... Krumkake Krumkake is a delicate cone-shaped Norwegian... Kuchen Kuchen—German for cake—refers to a... Kulolo Kulolo is considered a pudding, with a flavor... Kunefe Kunefe is a cheese pastry that is popular across... Lacy Oatmeal Cookies These cookies are named for the little lace-like... Ladyfingers Originating in the late 15th century at the House... Lane Cake Lane cake is a bourbon-laced cake invented by Emma... Lemon Bars It’s likely that lemon bars were first made... Lemon Chiffon Cake Chiffon cake is characterized by its moist, light,... Lemon Meringue Pie The first lemon curd can be traced back to the... Lemon Souffle A souffle is a baked egg-based dish that... Lemon Tart Lemon tart, or tarte au citron in French, is a... Licorice Drops Licorice drops are the most popular sweet in the... Madeleines Madeleines are a French butter cake or cookie that... Maize Pudding (Corn Pudding) Corn was a staple food for Native Americans and... Malasadas Malasadas are small Portuguese doughnuts. The name... Mallomars Mallomars are cookies produced by Nabisco that... Malted Milkshakes Malt is a mixture of sugars produced from starch.... Mandelbrot Closely related to Italian biscotti, Jewish... Mango Royale Filipino cuisine is relatively rare in the United... Maple Cookies Early settlers in the Northeast and Canada learned... Maple Cream Pie This maple dessert originates in Vermont, the... Marble Cake The marble cake is thought to have made its way to... Margarita Pie Margaritas are a tart cocktail made with tequila,... Marionberry Pie Named for Marion County, Oregon, where it was... Marshmallow Jell-O Pinwheels These fun and visually appealing treats are a hit... Marzipan Marzipan is a sweet paste made with sugar or honey... Masamora Morada This purple corn treat is a classic Peruvian... Mexican Bread Pudding A special occasion dish in Mexico, this dish,... Mexican Brownies Chocolate was embraced by the Aztec Indians as... Mexican Buñuelos Mexican buñuelos are a traditional sweet made of... Mexican Rum Cake (Torta Borracha) Borracho literally means “drunk” in... Meyer Lemon Cake In the early 1900s, USDA agricultural explorer... Milkshake (Frappe or Cabinet) During the late 1800s and early 1900s a milkshake... Mincemeat Pie Mincemeat pie, also known as mince pie, originated... Mocha Torte A torte, meaning “cake,” is a dish that... Mochi These rice paste confections are everywhere in... Modjeskas Modjeskas are caramel and marshmallow candies... Molasses Cookies During the 19th century, molasses—a by-product... Molasses Pie Molasses is the star of this pie and its rich,... Molten Chocolate Lava Cake Molten chocolate lava cake is named for its liquid... Monkey Bread The origins of this type of sweet pull-apart bread... Moon Pies It is said that the origin of Moon Pies, stylized... Mud Pie (Mississippi Mud Pie) Most likely originating in the American South... Nanaimo Bars Nanaimo bars are an easy to make no-bake cookie... Navajo Cake Navajo cake, made with blue and yellow cornmeal... New York-Style Cheesecake The cheesecake we know today began to take form in... Nigerian Cake This dense, moist cake is simple and delicious.... No-Bake Cookies No-bake cookies got their name for obvious... No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie (Peanut Butter Silk Pie) Thought to have originated in the American South,... Oatmeal Cream Pies In 1935 baker O.D. McKee started altering his hard... Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Oats were grown throughout colonial America,... Oliebollen (Dutch Donuts) Oliebollen, also called ollie-bollen or oliebol,... Paczkis These Polish doughnuts resemble jelly doughnuts... Palacsinta (Hungarian Crepes) Palacsinta are thin, delicate crepe-like Hungarian... Pancake Sandwich This pancake sandwich recipe known as dorayaki in... Pasti Pasti is one of Ethiopia's few sweet dishes that... Peach and Applesauce Salad This creamy “salad” recipe is most popular in... Peach Cobbler Cobblers come to the United States from the United... Peach Melba Peach Melba was invented in London in the early... Peach Pie The peach, native to China, was first brought to... Peaches and Cream During the 16th century, Spanish explorers are... Peanut Butter Cookies As a promoter of the peanut, George Washington... Peanut Butter Fudge The word fudge originally meant a cheat or hoax.... Peanut Butter Pie (Baked) Peanut butter pie is a creation most likely... Peanut Pie Peanuts have been cultivated for a very long time;... Pear Pie One of the oldest known fruits in the world, pears... Pears Helene It was during the 17th century when pears were... Pecan Pie Pecan trees are native to the southern United... Pecan Pralines Introduced to America by French settlers to... Pecan Sandies Pecan sandies are a type of shortbread cookie that... Pecan Torte Pecans are the only tree nut indigenous to North... Penuche Fudge Penuche fudge is a simple treat and a favorite in... Peppermint Bark Peppermint bark consists of bits of peppermint... Peppernuts (Pfeffernuesse) These tiny spice cookies are traditionally served... Persimmon Pudding Among fruits, the sugar content of a ripe... Pierniki (Polish Gingerbread Cookies) These Polish gingerbread cookies date to the... Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Pineapple upside-down cake puts to use an ancient... Pistachio Pudding Pistachio pudding is a green pudding flavored with... Plum Pudding Plum pudding, also known as Christmas pudding or... Poffertjes Poffertjes are a traditional Dutch treat similar... Polvo de Amor (Love Powder) With a name meaning “love powder,”... Popcorn Balls The first recipe for popcorn balls was first... Popsicles A happy accident led to the invention of the... Pound Cake The name pound cake refers to the fact that the... Pralines The praline was named after a French diplomat from... Profiteroles (Cream Puffs) Profiteroles are French, though they’re... Pumpkin Cheesecake Native to the Americas, pumpkins have enough... Pumpkin Empanadas The name empanada comes from the Spanish verb... Pumpkin Pie The pumpkin is a type of winter squash native to... Pumpkin Spice Cake Pumpkin spice is a blend of spices including... Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies) The name of this cereal-based treat likely came... Raisin Spice Bars Though the origin of raisin spice bars is unclear,... Ranger West Cookies With a name that recalls the West, this recipe... Raspberry Bombe The bombe glacée is an ice cream dessert... Raspberry Cobbler This easy dessert originated with early English... Red Bean Cakes (Bok Jai Go) Bok jai go, red bean cakes, are a classic Chinese... Red Velvet Cake Red velvet cake is a multi-layered cake with cream... Rhubarb Pie In botanical terms, rhubarb is a vegetable,... Rice Krispies Treats First called marshmallow squares, Rice Krispies... Rice Pudding Recipes for rice pudding are found around the... Rosettes A rosette is a deep-fried pastry that originated... Rugelach Rugelach are sweet pastries that originated with... Russian Tea Cakes Russian tea cakes began as a cookie-like dessert... S'mores A recipe for a campfire treat called “some... Sachertorte Appearing in early forms in Viennese cookbooks... Salt Water Taffy Salt water taffy, a variety of soft taffy, was... Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cheesecakes have been eaten around the world since... Samali (Semolina Cake) Greek cuisine boasts many syrupy... Sans Rival This Filipino layered dessert has cross-cultural... Scones Scones are single-serving biscuit-like pastries... Scotcharoos The recipe for Scotcharoos was originally... Scottish Tablet This buttery dessert is similar to fudge but with... Scottish Teacakes In Scotland, “tea cake” means a few different... Seafoam Salad Sweet, light, and creamy, seafoam salad was... Semifreddo Semifreddo, meaning “half cold” in Italian, is... Sernik This Polish cheesecake uses a farmer's cheese... Seven Layer Bars Seven layer bars are a dessert classic in the... Shaker Lemon Pie This old-fashioned pie has bright lemon flavor and... Shave Ice Blocks of ice are shaved to give this sweet and... Shembra Kolo (Sweet Chickpeas) Sweets are not traditionally part of a meal for... Sherbet Sherbet is a frozen, creamy treat that resembles... Shoofly Pie Shoofly pie is a Pennsylvania Dutch original... Shortbread Cookies Shortbread is a classic Scottish dessert that... Sioux Indian Pudding Sioux Indian Pudding is similar to the English... Smith Island Cake Smith Island cake is a distinctive regional... Snickerdoodles Although very similar to the sugar cookie,... Snickers Salad This “dessert salad” has a crunchy and... Snowball Cookies It’s difficult to determine how some varieties... Sopaipillas Sopaipillas are puffed pillows of pastry. In... Sorbet Sorbet began simply as flavored water but soon... Sour Cherry Soup Sour cherry soup, known as meggyleves in Hungary,... Speculaas (Dutch Windmill Cookies) Also spelled speculoos, these spiced cookies are... Spice Cake For many, spice cake is a Christmas tradition.... Sponge Cake Sponge cake likely got its name because it has a... Spumoni With a name meaning “foam,” this colorful... Steamed Lemon Sponge Pudding Steamed pudding originates in Great Britain during... Sticky Buns Similar to cinnamon buns, sticky buns are German... Sticky Toffee Pudding This classic British dessert is made with a... Stollen This bread studded with candied fruit is a... Strawberries and Cream Poke Cake Poke cakes were invented by Jell-O in 1969 to help... Strawberries Newport This recipe was created at the Festival of the... Strawberry Delight Strawberry delight is an American dessert dish... Strawberry Pie Perhaps the most common explanation for how the... Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Rhubarb is technically a vegetable but is most... Strawberry Shortcake The earliest recipe for strawberry shortcake is... Strawberry Soup Strawberry soup is a light, cool refreshing snack... Streusel Coffeecake Coffeecake was created with the intention of being... Stroopwafels Dutch stroopwafels (literally meaning “syrup... Sugar Cookies The American version of the sugar cookie can be... Sugar Cream Pie (Sugar Pie, Indiana Cream Pie, Hoosier Pie) The recipe for sugar cream pie is said to have... Sugar on Snow (Maple Syrup on Snow, Maple Taffy) Maple sap harvest time is known in New England as... Sumac Berry Pudding (Chil’chin) Red sumac—also known as staghorn sumac,... Sunken Apple Cake Sunken apple cake is traditionally German... Swedish Pancakes Nordic pancakes are more like thin crepes. Called... Sweet Potato Pie The first sweet potato pie was likely created by... Tamales de Dulce (Sweet Tamales) The cornmeal dough for these sweet Navajo tamales,... Tapioca Pudding Tapioca is a starch made from the root of a plant... Tarte à la Bouillie (French Custard Pie) With a name that translates to “burnt milk... Teacakes Traditional southern teacakes are more like... Teiglach Teiglach is a traditional Jewish dessert typically... Texas Sheet Cake Very little information exists about the origin of... Tipsy Cake Tipsy cakes are made with alcohol and date to the... Tiramisu (Tuscan Trifle) Tiramisu’s popularity in America began in San... Toffee (English Toffee, Butter Toffee, English Butter Toffee, Buttercrunch) Toffee became known in the early 1800s and was... Tostones (Fried Plantains) These twice-fried plantain slices get their name... Tres Leches Cake Tres leches cake is a traditional dessert... Turtle Cake Turtle cake takes its name from the Turtles brand... Turtle Cheesecake With origins in ancient Greece, cheesecake came to... Turtle Tart Sweets made of caramel, chocolate, and pecans... Ube Flan Ube, a purple-colored yam, is a staple in Filipino... Vanilla Pudding Originally, vanilla pudding started out as a white... Vietnamese Banana Bread Vietnamese-style banana bread, which is almost a... Wagmiza Wasna (Corn Cookies) Called wagmiza wasna by the Sioux, these corn... Washington Cake The original Washington cake came about shortly... Water Ice Water ice is a smooth, cool summer treat that is a... Watergate Salad Watergate salad is a refreshing combination of... Whipped Cream Whipped cream is a commonly used ingredient in... White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies White chocolate chips were invented in the 1930s... White Texas Sheet Cake Sheet cake is a traditionally southern dessert... Whoopie Pies Amish legend says when children found these treats... Wojapi Wojapi is a traditional Native American recipe for... Yakgwa Yakgwa is a traditional Korean pastry made with... Zeppole In Italy, these doughnuts are associated with the...
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