Kulfi & Phirni Make It To TasteAtlas’ 100 Best Desserts List; THIS Dessert Ranked On Top

Foodies, we bring you news worth celebrating! TasteAtlas has just dropped its list of the ‘100 Best Desserts In The World’. And yes, just like every time, India is shining bright. Not one, but two Indian desserts have made it to the list. Because of course, no global dessert list feels complete without India, right? Scroll down to know which desserts made it and where they rank.

2 Indian Desserts Make It To TasteAtlas’ 100 Best Desserts List

 

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TasteAtlas is an online food guide that regularly ranks food-related categories. Be it the world’s best cuisines, rice meals, chicken dishes, or desserts, one or two Indian dishes almost always make the cut. After all, India is known not just for its rich culture but also for its incredible food. This time, Phirni and Kulfi have earned their spot among the 100 best desserts in the world. And honestly, we are not surprised. Both Indian desserts feature in the top 60 of the list, and we couldn’t be happier. But are you curious to know which dessert claimed the top spot?

The dessert ranked number one is Antakya Kunefesi from Turkiye. It is a traditional kunafa variety from the ancient Turkish city of Antakya. It is made using shredded phyllo pastry filled with creamy, unsalted cheese. Meanwhile, the dessert in second position is Clotted Cream Ice Cream from England. This rich and dense British frozen dessert comes from Cornwall and Devon. It has a nutty taste with a subtle caramel-like flavour.

Where Did Kulfi & Phirni Rank?

Kulfi, India’s traditional ice cream, ranked 49th on the list. Known for its dense, fudgy texture, kulfi leaves a long-lasting taste on the palate. It is usually made with milk and malai, and is flavoured with kesar, elaichi, pista, and dry fruits. Sometimes, people also add rose petals to the recipe. 

Phirni, on the other hand, secured the 60th position. This creamy, pudding-like dessert is made using ground rice. Slow-cooked milk, sugar, cardamom, and ground rice give it a smooth texture that melts in the mouth. You would also like to know that Phirni is a classic festive dessert, often served during Diwali and other special occasions.

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Here Is The Full List

The TasteAtlas list has certainly got us drooling. Here’s the complete ranking:

1. Antakya Kunefesi, Türkiye
2. Clotted Cream Ice Cream, England
3. Gelato al Pistacchio, Italy
4. Strudel di Mele, Italy
5. Gaziantep Baklavasi, Türkiye
6. Fistikli Sarma, Türkiye
7. Tembleque, Puerto Rico
8. Crêpes Sucrées, France
9. Tinginys, Lithuania
10. Pão de Ló de Ovar, Portugal
11. Cremolada, Peru
12. Kladdkaka, Sweden
13. Pavê, Brazil
14. Pisang Goreng, Indonesia
15. Carlota de Limón, Mexico
16. Vánoční Cukroví, Czech Republic
17. Nutella Crêpes, France
18. Bambalouni, Tunisia
19. Kunafah, Egypt
20. Soufflé au Chocolat, France
21. Dondurma, Türkiye
22. Frozen Custard, USA
23. Gazta Tarta, Spain
24. Khanom Krok, Thailand
25. Sfenj, Morocco
26. Turrón de Doña Pepa, Peru
27. Dulce de Leche, Argentina
28. Tiramisu, Italy
29. Kaiserschmarrn, Austria
30. Mousse de Maracujá, Brazil
31. Pączki, Poland
32. Melomakarona, Greece
33. Papanasi, Romania
34. Marcinek, Poland
35. Sfakianopita, Greece
36. Valašský Frgál, Czech Republic
37. Klepon, Indonesia
38. Makroud El Louz, Algeria
39. Melopita, Greece
40. Chomchom, Bangladesh
41. Crème Brûlée, France
42. Sernik, Poland
43. Liège Waffle, Belgium
44. Syrniki, Russia
45. Fırın Sütlaç, Türkiye
46. Yiaourti me Meli, Greece
47. Pudim de Leite Condensado, Brazil
48. Gelato alla Nocciola, Italy
49. Kulfi, India
50. Nonnevot, Netherlands
51. Medovik, Russia
52. Kouign-Amann, France
53. Karpatka, Poland
54. Leche Flan, Philippines
55. Turrón de Jijona, Spain
56. Gomboce, Serbia
57. Queso Helado, Peru
58. Tartufo di Pizzo, Italy
59. Suspiro Limeño, Peru
60. Phirni, India
61. Apfelstrudel, Austria
62. Alfajores, Argentina
63. Blini, Russia
64. Khao Niao Mamuang, Thailand
65. Crêpes Suzette, France
66. Gianduja Gelato, Italy
67. Bombocado, Brazil
68. Míša, Czech Republic
69. Tres Leches Cake, Nicaragua
70. Kazandibi, Türkiye
71. Napoleon Torte, Russia
72. Doce de Leite, Brazil
73. Lívance, Czech Republic
74. Prekmurska Gibanica, Slovenia
75. Granita di Mandorla, Italy
76. Fouskakia, Greece
77. Baklava, Türkiye
78. Brigadeiro, Brazil
79. Appeltaart, Netherlands
80. Brownie Sundae, USA
81. Galaktoboureko, Greece
82. Brioche con Gelato, Italy
83. Crêpes Normande, France
84. Bomboloni, Italy
85. Picarones, Peru
86. Jordgubbstårta, Sweden
87. Pain au Chocolat, France
88. Gaufre, Belgium
89. Stroopwafel, Netherlands
90. Poffertjes, Netherlands
91. Gelato al Cioccolato Fondente, Italy
92. Egg Waffle, China
93. Baghrir, Morocco
94. Gâteau Mille Crêpes, France
95. Pasticciotto, Italy
96. Brownies, USA
97. Brussels Waffles, Belgium
98. Bola de Berlim, Portugal
99. Quarkbällchen, Germany
100. Vdolky, Czech Republic

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So, these are the 100 best desserts in the world for 2025. Which one is your favourite?

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