8 Unique X-mas Desserts From Around The World

1. Panettone, Italy

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2. Lebkuchen, Germany

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3. Buñuelos, Mexico

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4. Kransekake, Norway/Denmark

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5. Bûche de Noël, France

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6. Pavlova, Australia/New Zealand

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7. Risalamande, Denmark

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8. King Cake, France/US Gulf Coast

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