Global recognition: India's dessert havens shine in TasteAtlas's list
Indulging in delectable desserts is a universal joy, and India's sweet creations have earned global recognition. In TasteAtlas's year-end awards for 2023-24, featuring the "100 Most Legendary Dessert Places" worldwide, numerous Indian treasures have secured their positions. Here is a list exploring these delightful dessert sanctuaries across India that have etched their names on the global sweet map.
Kayani Bakery's mawa cake, Pune
At the renowned Kayani Bakery in Pune, started by three Irani brothers back in 1955 and ranked 18th globally, the aromatic mawa cake reigns supreme. This unassuming bakery has become a dessert pilgrimage site, attracting sweet enthusiasts from around the world. The mawa cake with its cloudy texture and perfect blend of richness and flavor has become a legendary treat that transcends borders.
KC Das's roshogolla, Kolkata
Kolkata's iconic KC Das stands proudly at 25th on the global dessert map, celebrated for its mouthwatering rasgulla. This traditional Bengali sweet, with its spongy texture and sugary syrup, has captured the hearts of dessert aficionados worldwide. One must surely experience this authentic delight of rasgulla at its place of origin. Oh and did you know that Bengalis pronounce it "roshogolla?"
Flury's Rum Balls in Park Street, Kolkata
At 26th spot, Flury's founded by the Swiss couple Mr and Mrs J Flurys in 1927 is one of the most fashionable addresses on Park Street, Kolkata. It introduces us to the exquisite world of rum balls, which have earned Flury's a coveted spot among the world's dessert elite. This charming establishment boasts a legacy of crafting desserts that resonate globally.
Karachi Bakery's fruit biscuits, Hyderabad
Securing the 29th spot globally, Karachi Bakery in Hyderabad, established by Khanchand Ramnani, who migrated from Karachi to Hyderabad in 1947 during the partition, is nearly as old as India's independence itself. It invites us to savor their divine fruit biscuits and Osmania biscuits. These delightful treats, with a perfect balance of sweetness and fruity goodness, have become synonymous with Hyderabad's rich culinary heritage.
Balaram Mullick & Radharam Mullick's sandesh, Kolkata
At the 37th position, is Kolkata's Balaram Mullick & Radharam Mullick with their iconic sandesh, a timeless Bengali sweet. This culinary masterpiece has transcended local acclaim to earn a place among the world's top dessert destinations. Started in 1885 in Kolkata, after 139 years, the fourth-generation entrepreneur Sudip Mullick took the brand international and made it synonymous with the City of Joy.
