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If there’s one traditional sweet treat that never fails at parties and celebrations, it’s crispy fried flowers with sugar and cinnamon. With their delicate shape and light texture, these golden little wonders have been passed down through generations, becoming a staple of Spanish homemade baking.

Crêpes Suzette are a classic of French pastry, one of those desserts that amaze with their simplicity yet uniqueness (and they're super, super delicious!). They consist of ultra-thin crêpes bathed in an irresistible sauce made from butter, sugar, orange juice, and a hint of liqueur, usually Grand Marnier or Cointreau.

If there is one cookie that represents the Christmas spirit in Norway, it is the krumkake. These delicate, thin, crispy wafers with beautiful embossed patterns are a recipe that is passed down from generation to generation, always with the same care and dedication. Best of all, they are not only pretty, they are also delicious and surprisingly easy to make.

Flan patissier is a well-known and much-loved classic French dessert, found in virtually every boulangerie and pâtisseries in the country. It is a tart with a shortcrust or puff pastry base filled with a soft, creamy mixture of egg, milk and sugar.

Speculoos cookies have that charm that only a traditional recipe can bring, full of history and with a spicy touch that evokes the festivities. Originally from Belgium and the Netherlands, these crunchy and flavorful cookies are made with a mixture of spices that give them a unique and irresistible aroma.

Horchata de chufa is one of the favourite plant milks for many (mine certainly is!), and you will surely love to know that homemade horchata is a milk with infinite and highly valued nutritional properties, but we are often prevented from enjoying it by the sugar that has traditionally been added to it. But this is going to change today, with this recipe for homemade horchata without sugar and super delicious!

The homemade recipe for tocino de cielo, this traditional dessert of Spanish gastronomy with more than 500 years of history, has great followers and, apart from being a perfect dessert to enjoy on Sundays with the family, it is also an ideal recipe to take advantage of the yolks. of eggs on the day you have a surplus*.

Gud Til Ladoo, the sesame balls you've probably seen before, is a traditional Indian sweet, especially popular during winter and festive occasions like Makar Sankranti and Lohri. This treat is made with simple yet nutritious ingredients including gud (jaggery, a kind of unrefined sugar common in Asia) and til (sesame seeds).

Maybe you don't know that this traditional Pears in Wine dessert that you've probably heard about is a very easy recipe to make. In addition to delicious and elegant! Delve into the fascinating tradition of Pears in Red Wine!

One of the desserts that makes me travel back in time and takes me back to Sundays for family celebrations is the tray of profiteroles or assorted Lyonnaises which, by taking center stage on the table, became the reason for applause. These pastry cream and chocolate nuns would have been my salvation, because when I had to choose between cream, truffle or cream profiteroles, they all looked delicious and I couldn't decide on my favourite.

These charming Italian cookies, known as Cantucci or almond biscotti , are a crunchy delight that has captivated palates for generations. Similar to carquiñolis, their characteristic toasted almond flavor and crunchy texture make them a favorite choice, especially during the Christmas festivities.

Among the easiest and most satisfying dessert recipes, egg flan has always been my weakness. Its simplicity in preparation and its delicious flavor make it one of my favorite sweets. And now, I have the pleasure of sharing with you a simplified version of this classic, thanks to the efficiency and speed that the pressure cooker offers us.