Top 10 Best Desserts Around the World (2026 Editor's Picks, Ranked)

## What is the most popular dessert in the world? Tiramisu from Italy and mochi from Japan are consistently ranked among the most beloved desserts globally, alongside baklava from the Middle East.

## Which country is known for which dessert? Italy is known for tiramisu, Japan for mochi, Turkey and the Middle East for baklava, Portugal for pastel de nata, Spain for churros con chocolate, India for gulab jamun, France for crème brûlée, Latin America for tres leches, Australia and New Zealand for pavlova, and the broader Middle East for kunafa.

## What dessert should travelers try first? Most travelers start with a regional signature such as pastel de nata in Lisbon, churros con chocolate in Madrid, or gulab jamun in Delhi.

## Vote on your favorite Which dessert deserves the #1 spot? Cast your vote at the top of the page.

## Frequently Asked Questions About the World's Best Desserts

Which dessert is #1 on this list? Tiramisu (Italy) currently sits at the #1 spot based on reader votes. Vote at the top of the page to help decide the final ranking.

Which countries are represented in the top 10? Italy, Japan, Turkey/the Middle East, Portugal, Spain, India, France, Latin America, Australia/New Zealand, and the Middle East (Kunafa).

Are these desserts ranked by taste or by popularity? The list is editorially curated and refined by reader votes. No external ranking methodology is used.

Which dessert should I try first as a traveler? It depends on the region you're visiting — but Tiramisu, Mochi, and Baklava are the three most widely available worldwide.