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    Around the World in 20 Desserts

    From crumbly cakes like sfouf from Lebanon to tasty milk tarts from South Africa, sweet treats served at the end of a meal are the incentive for kids to eat their vegetables, the Achilles' heel for most dieters, and the go-to fix for those with sugar addictions.

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    So The Daily Meal has gone around the world in 80 desserts to delve into the different variations of delicious dessert delights across the globe, and tell you where to try them. For travelers craving something sweet, Around the World in 80 Desserts is a gastronomic guide through the sugars, syrups, and spices of the world's scrumptious signature treats.

    We've covered six continents' worth of cakes, cookies, and custards heavenly enough to make any diner loosen his or her belt and satisfy any sweet tooth.

    Whatever dish captivates you, these mouthwatering desserts promise to submerge your taste buds in a candied and caramelized culinary wonderland sure to induce a saccharine-sweet delirium.

    - Clare Sheehan, The Daily Meal

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      Gelato (Italy) What is gelato? Gelato differs from ice cream in its flavor and texture. The frozen dessert is made with milk as opposed to cream, which gives the dish a lower fat content, and has less air whipped into it than ice cream, making it denser and often more intense in flavor.

      

Gelato is an Italian term that means "frozen." The history of the dessert is rooted in 16th century Italy, where according to ... more 
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      Gelato (Italy) What is gelato? Gelato differs from ice cream in its flavor and texture. The frozen dessert is made with milk as opposed to cream, which gives the dish a lower fat content, and has less air whipped into it than ice cream, making it denser and often more intense in flavor.

      

Gelato is an Italian term that means "frozen." The history of the dessert is rooted in 16th century Italy, where according to many accounts, a Florentine named Bernardo Buontalenti presented his gelato creation to the royal court of Caterina dei Medici. 



      Where to try gelato: Gelateria Veneta, Lucca, Italy
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