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
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:
- Antakya Kunefesi, Türkiye
- Clotted Cream Ice Cream, England
- Gelato al Pistacchio, Italy
- Strudel di Mele, Italy
- Gaziantep Baklavasi, Türkiye
- Fistikli Sarma, Türkiye
- Tembleque, Puerto Rico
- Crêpes Sucrées, France
- Tinginys, Lithuania
- Pão de Ló de Ovar, Portugal
- Cremolada, Peru
- Kladdkaka, Sweden
- Pavê, Brazil
- Pisang Goreng, Indonesia
- Carlota de Limón, Mexico
- Vánoční Cukroví, Czech Republic
- Nutella Crêpes, France
- Bambalouni, Tunisia
- Kunafah, Egypt
- Soufflé au Chocolat, France
- Dondurma, Türkiye
- Frozen Custard, USA
- Gazta Tarta, Spain
- Khanom Krok, Thailand
- Sfenj, Morocco
- Turrón de Doña Pepa, Peru
- Dulce de Leche, Argentina
- Tiramisu, Italy
- Kaiserschmarrn, Austria
- Mousse de Maracujá, Brazil
- Pączki, Poland
- Melomakarona, Greece
- Papanasi, Romania
- Marcinek, Poland
- Sfakianopita, Greece
- Valašský Frgál, Czech Republic
- Klepon, Indonesia
- Makroud El Louz, Algeria
- Melopita, Greece
- Chomchom, Bangladesh
- Crème Brûlée, France
- Sernik, Poland
- Liège Waffle, Belgium
- Syrniki, Russia
- Fırın Sütlaç, Türkiye
- Yiaourti me Meli, Greece
- Pudim de Leite Condensado, Brazil
- Gelato alla Nocciola, Italy
- Kulfi, India
- Nonnevot, Netherlands
- Medovik, Russia
- Kouign-Amann, France
- Karpatka, Poland
- Leche Flan, Philippines
- Turrón de Jijona, Spain
- Gomboce, Serbia
- Queso Helado, Peru
- Tartufo di Pizzo, Italy
- Suspiro Limeño, Peru
- Phirni, India
- Apfelstrudel, Austria
- Alfajores, Argentina
- Blini, Russia
- Khao Niao Mamuang, Thailand
- Crêpes Suzette, France
- Gianduja Gelato, Italy
- Bombocado, Brazil
- Míša, Czech Republic
- Tres Leches Cake, Nicaragua
- Kazandibi, Türkiye
- Napoleon Torte, Russia
- Doce de Leite, Brazil
- Lívance, Czech Republic
- Prekmurska Gibanica, Slovenia
- Granita di Mandorla, Italy
- Fouskakia, Greece
- Baklava, Türkiye
- Brigadeiro, Brazil
- Appeltaart, Netherlands
- Brownie Sundae, USA
- Galaktoboureko, Greece
- Brioche con Gelato, Italy
- Crêpes Normande, France
- Bomboloni, Italy
- Picarones, Peru
- Jordgubbstårta, Sweden
- Pain au Chocolat, France
- Gaufre, Belgium
- Stroopwafel, Netherlands
- Poffertjes, Netherlands
- Gelato al Cioccolato Fondente, Italy
- Egg Waffle, China
- Baghrir, Morocco
- Gâteau Mille Crêpes, France
- Pasticciotto, Italy
- Brownies, USA
- Brussels Waffles, Belgium
- Bola de Berlim, Portugal
- Quarkbällchen, Germany
- 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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