Gelatin

Xiaolongbao are soup-filled dumplings originating from the 19th-century Nan Xiang, what is today Shanghai's Jiading district. It is believed that the first form of xiaolongbao was sold by Huang Mingxian, a shop owner who wanted to evolve the class... READ MORE

The name tangbao or tangbaozi refers to a broad group of steamed Chinese soup-filled dumplings. Depending on the origin, dumplings can be made with leavened or plain dumpling dough which is usually wrapped around a gelatinous filling, twi... READ MORE

The Hungarian version of the famous cremeschnitte goes under the name krémes, meaning creamy. It combines two layers of puff pastry held together with a generous amount of smooth pastry cream. Though the recipe has been sl... READ MORE

Simplicity at its finest, this softly set pudding takes almost no effort to make, yet is nothing short of amazing! Even though panna cotta (lit. cooked cream) wasn't mentioned in Italian cookbooks until the 1960s, today it is considered a traditio... READ MORE

This rich, silky egg custard is thickened with gelatin and combined with whipped cream. It is traditionally served cold, and is usually garnished with pieces of fresh fruit or drizzled over with sweet sauces. Although its origins are quite unclear... READ MORE

Named after Saint Honoré, the French patron saint of bakers, this intricate dessert is a true representation of French confectionery art. Saint Honoré cake unites all of the fundamental components of French pastry making: puff pastry... READ MORE

This classic German cake consists of a creamy filling that is enclosed between two layers of yeasted pastry dough. The cake is topped with a gooey combination of sugar or honey, cream, and slivered almonds, while the fillings typically include swe... READ MORE

Heuhng mong dung boh deen is a traditional dessert that’s often served as a part of dim sum. This mango pudding is a simple combination of fresh mango, sugar, gelatin, and milk. The mangoes are puréed until smooth, then mixed with hot... READ MORE

Topfentorte is an Austrian-style cheesecake made with topfen or quark cheese as the main ingredient. Apart from topfen, the cake is made with eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice and zest, whipping cream, and gelatin. The tangy topfen filling ... READ MORE

This classic Hungarian dessert consists of two layers of chocolate sponge held together by a luscious, mousse-like cocoa cream filling which is sometimes flavored with a splash of dark rum, while the cake itself is typically covered in a rich dark... READ MORE

This cake originated in 18th-century France as a sponge cake pressed into an elegant mold, filled with thick custard or crème Bavaroise flavored with cooked fruit, spices, or brandy. The cake is said to have been invented by a famous French... READ MORE

Light, easy to make, and extremely elegant, caramel mousse is a French invention consisting of cream, butter, sugar, and flavorings such as vanilla or honey. The dessert is characterized by its rich caramel flavor and creamy, velvety texture. Nume... READ MORE

Citronfromage is a creamy Danish lemon-based dessert. Although the name is derived from the French words for lemon and cheese, traditional and modern versions have never employed cheese, and citronfromage has more in common with ... READ MORE

Wuzetka is a traditional cake originating from Warsaw. The cake consists of chocolate sponge cake that's filled with whipped cream and covered with chocolate icing. It's usually made with a combination of flour, eggs, sugar, butter, cocoa powder, ... READ MORE

Kardinalschnitte is a layered meringue-based dessert, typically associated with the city of Vienna. Its name, translated as cardinal slice, alludes to the colors of the Catholic church - white and gold - which are the result of the soft m... READ MORE

Lokum are succulent, sugary cubes from Türkiye based on a gel of starch and sugar. Traditionally, lokum is flavored with rose water, lemon, bergamot orange, mastic, or mint, but the Turkish favorite remains a lokum of plain jelly combined wit... READ MORE

Pâté en croute is a traditional dish made with meat pâté that is gently wrapped in a pastry cover, then baked. The traditional pâte is made from a mixture of pork and veal, although modern recipes also use other typ... READ MORE

Gulaman is the Filipino term for agar-agar or kanten, a gum extracted from algae, but the name also refers to a broad category of Filipino dishes which are made with the same ingredient. Sharing similar characteristics with gelat... READ MORE

This classic Hungarian dessert – translated as Russian cream cake – is believed to have been invented by a renowned pastry chef at the famed Oroszi Kávéház—Russian Coffee House—in Buda... READ MORE

Neenish tart is an Australian and New Zealander delicacy, a sweet treat consisting of pastry shells with a custard-like filling, their tops decorated with a thin layer of icing, with each half colored differently. The usual color combinations are ... READ MORE

Though it hails from traditional French cuisine, this delicate treat enjoys immense popularity worldwide. Similar to other mousse varieties, it is created with a base of whisked egg yolks and sugar, which is then infused with coffee. The essential... READ MORE

Jambon persillé is a French appetizer coming from the region of Burgundy. It consists of a ham hock that is simmered in white wine and made into a terrine with a hefty amount of parsley. This humble dish is also a historic one: the Ediun tr... READ MORE

Maria-mole, literally translated to soft Mary, is a popular Brazilian dessert that is similar in appearance to a marshmallow, but even softer, usually consisting of sugar, gelatin, coconut, and egg whites. The dessert is so popular that t... READ MORE

Thịt đông is a Vietnamese take on aspic. The dish is prepared by slowly boiling pork meat and various pork cuts such as trotters and hocks, as well as pork skin, carrots, mushrooms, and different spices. When cooked, the combination is left ... READ MORE

Jell-O is an extremely popular, branded, simple gelatin dessert from the United States. Gelatin, the main ingredient in Jell-O is made by extracting collagen from the boiled bones of animals. Jell-O was invented in 1897 by Pearle Wait, who experim... READ MORE

Jellied eels is a traditional Cockney street food item, dating back to the 18th century. Originally, it was a cheap and easy way to make a good dish, with plenty of native eels readily available in the Thames River. The eels would get chopped, boi... READ MORE

A matcha parfait is a delightful dessert that combines the earthy, rich flavor of matcha (a finely ground green tea powder) with the creamy, layered goodness of a parfait. It usually includes layers of matcha-flavored components like custard and w... READ MORE

Biedermeier-torte is a rich Austrian cake consisting of layers of dark and light sponge with chocolate and nougat cream filling between the layers. The cake is flavored with hazelnuts and maraschino liqueur, while a cup of coffee, often a brau... READ MORE

Also referred to as frozen soufflé or ice cream soufflé, soufflé glacé is a cold dessert made by combining an egg yolk custard or Italian meringue with fruit purée and heavy cream before freezin... READ MORE

Lübecker marzipantorte is a traditional cake made with a rich combination of marzipan, sponge cake, and often fruit preserves or chocolate. Originating from the city of Lübeck, which is renowned for its high-quality marzipan, this cake i... READ MORE

Russische punschtorte is a classic torte of the Demel, a confectionary and coffee house, consisting of rum-soaked sponge cake, diplomat cream, and meringue frosting. The torte is adorned with candied violets and finely chopped pistachios. The meri... READ MORE

Musk stick is a popular Australian confectionery product that is usually sold as a slightly soft pink stick with a ridged cross-section. It has a floral flavor and aroma, and many people say that it is reminiscent of musk perfume. Apart from the u... READ MORE

Oeufs en gelée is a traditional, yet rarely seen Canadian dish consisting of eggs in aspic. The dish is made with consommé, leaf gelatin, eggs, sherry or madeira, and a bit of vinegar for poaching the eggs. The combination is placed ... READ MORE

Platinum pudding is the name of a British lemon swiss roll and amaretti trifle. This decadent dessert was made in 2022 by Jemma Melvin, who won a competition that was held to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. This complex dess... READ MORE