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Muscat Swirl Halwa

A fragrant, glossy Omani-style Muscat Swirl Halwa perfumed with saffron, cardamom, and rose water. Slowly cooked with sugar, ghee, and cornstarch, then studded with toasted cashews, almonds, and pistachios for a luxurious, chewy bite.

🇴🇲 Oman$$$

Soursop Ice Cream

A rich, tropical no-churn soursop ice cream with bright lime and vanilla notes. Lusciously creamy, sweet-tart, and perfect for hot days.

🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines$$

Spaghettieis

A playful German ice cream dessert that looks like a plate of spaghetti: vanilla ice cream pressed into strands over a bed of whipped cream, topped with fresh strawberry "tomato" sauce and finished with shaved white chocolate "parmesan" and crisp wafer cookies.

🇩🇪 Germany$$

Grape Nut Ice Cream

A classic, custard-style vanilla ice cream studded with malty, crunchy Grape-Nuts cereal. Rich and creamy with a nostalgic cereal crunch in every bite.

🇯🇲 Jamaica$$

Keke Lolo

Keke Lolo is an island-style coconut cake/quick bread enriched with coconut milk and grated coconut, warmly spiced and dotted with raisins. A hint of lime zest and bay leaf–infused liquid add fragrant depth for a moist, tender crumb.

🇹🇴 Tonga$$

Rice Crispy Treat

Classic no-bake Rice Crispy Treats made with buttery, vanilla-scented melted marshmallows folded into crisp rice cereal for chewy, crunchy squares.

🇺🇸 United States$

Tufahije

Tufahije is a sweet dessert from the Balkans, featuring poached apples filled with sugared walnuts, topped with a hint of cinnamon and served with cream.

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina$$

Pineapple Bun

The Pineapple Bun is a popular Hong Kong pastry known for its sweet, crumbly topping and soft, fluffy bread base. Despite its name, it doesn't contain any pineapple but is loved for its distinct look and taste inspired by the tropical fruit's appearance.

🇭🇰 Hong Kong$$

Sago Bites

Sago Bites are delightful little treats made from sago pearls cooked with a hint of vanilla, coconut milk, and cardamom, offering a delightful coconut flavor perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.

🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea$

Chajá de Durazno

Chajá de Durazno is a traditional Uruguayan dessert featuring layers of sponge cake, peaches, meringue, and cream, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures.

🇺🇾 Uruguay$$

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