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100 Worst Rated Desserts in the World

Last update: Sat Feb 15 2025
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Spread

NORWAY
2.3
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This traditional Norwegian spread is either a type of sweet, brownish-colored cheese or a type of porridge made with milk and oats or rice. The consistency of the dish can be thin or thick. Additionally, raisins and cinnamon can be added. It is commonly enjoyed as a dessert, spread on bread, milk cakes, waffles, or lefse - a type of Norwegian flatbread made with potatoes, flour, butter, and cream.

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As a result of the preparation method, kichel cookies are light and airy, which earned them the nickname of nothings. The ingredient list is short and simple; eggs, flour, sugar, salt, oil, and sometimes baking powder. Although sweet, they are often eaten with savory dips or with chopped herring in South Africa.

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Cookie

ZÜRICH, Switzerland
2.6
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Tirggel are traditional Swiss Christmas cookies made with flour, honey, and sugar. They are thin and very hard, characterized by images on the top which are usually associated with the Zürich Canton, romance, and Biblical stories. It is believed that the name tirggel is derived from the word torggeln, which refers to stirring a thick dough.


The first written mention of tirggel can be found in 1461 witch trial court documents. The cookies were a luxury item in the 15th and 16th centuries, and before 1840, only city bakers had the rights to bake them. After 1840, all bakers could bake them, and they gained popularity over the years, so nowadays everyone can enjoy these crunchy festive treats.

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Dessert

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and  one more region
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Gelatin dessert is a sweet food that's made using gelatin, a protein obtained from animal collagen.


This protein has the ability to gel or solidify liquids, making it a popular ingredient in various desserts. The use of gelatin dates back to ancient times. As early as the 1400s, gelatin was extracted from animal bones and used in various culinary applications in Europe. 
VARIATIONS OF Gelatin dessert
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Cantonese mooncakes are a type of traditional Chinese pastry that is notably enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is a significant festival in many Asian countries. These mooncakes are distinctive with their tender, thin, and slightly browned crust and are usually filled with sweet, dense fillings.


The most common filling in Cantonese mooncakes is lotus seed paste, which is smooth and sweet, and usually contains salted egg yolks, representing the full moon and offering a savory contrast to the sweet filling. Another distinctive feature is their appearance: the top of the mooncake is typically embossed with Chinese characters indicating the type of filling, the name of the bakery, and additional decorative motifs. 
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Dessert

SOUTH KOREA
2.7
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Yeot is a group of South Korean confectionery made with steamed glutinous rice, sweet potatoes, and corn. There is a big variety of yeot candies such as hobakyeot (made with pumpkin), kkaeyeot (rolled in sesame seeds), and boriyeot (made with barley).


These traditional products can be produced either in liquid or solid form. Solid yeot is commonly consumed as a snack, while liquid yeot is often used as a replacement for sugar in a variety of sweet dishes.

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Dessert

AICHI PREFECTURE, Japan
2.7
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Uirō is a sweet Japanese cake consisting of sugar, rice flour, and water. The cake is traditionally steamed until it develops a chewy texture. It dates back to the 16th century, when it was used as a part of Japanese tea ceremonies, a tradition that is also practiced today.


There are a number of variations on the cake, so it can be flavored with ingredients such as matcha, chestnuts, strawberries, or azuki bean paste. Although it's made from the same ingredients as mochi, the method of preparation is different - uirō is poured into a mold and steamed, while mochi is pounded in order to become sticky.

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This New Zealander confectionery product known as Pineapple Lumps is made by covering a soft and chewy pineapple center with a chocolate coating. The sweet treats were first made in the 1950s by Charles Diver, a confectionery chef at the Regina Confectionery Company.


Although they were first called Pineapple Chunks, the name changed in the 1960s to Pineapple Lumps in order to be more recognizable.

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Cake

CÓRDOBA, Spain
2.8
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As the name suggests, this traditional dessert hails from the city of Córdoba. The cake consists of two layers of flaky puff pastry and a filling made from threaded squash jam, also known as cabell d’ángel or angel’s hair. The filling is traditionally made from Figleaf gourd, while the original version also includes an unusual addition of diced ham.


Before it is served, the cake is usually dusted with cinnamon and sprinkled with sugar. It can be enjoyed warm or chilled, and it is typically served with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. On November 17, people from Córdoba celebrate the national Pastel Cordobés Day when free portions of the cake are provided for all the attendees, while one of the most popular versions of the cake is found in the monastery of Santa Isabel de los Ángeles in Córdoba. 
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Dessert

NEW ZEALAND
2.8
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Jaffas is a popular Australian and New Zealander confectionery consisting of small, round balls of chocolate covered in a red-colored orange flavoring. The sweet got its name after the Jaffa orange, and it was first produced in 1931. These sweet balls are so popular that there is even an annual Jaffa race in the world's steepest street in New Zealand, where candy sometimes hits 100 km/h.

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Dessert
MINNESOTA, United States of America
2.8
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Cookie
CALIFORNIA, United States of America
2.9
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Dessert
UTAH, United States of America
2.9
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Pudding
UNITED KINGDOM
2.9
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Dessert
MIDWESTERN UNITED STATES, United States of America
2.9
22
Dessert
PROVINCE OF BULACAN, Philippines
2.9
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Cake
SKÅNE COUNTY, Sweden
2.9
26
Dessert
SOUTH KOREA
2.9
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Chocolate Dessert
KENTUCKY, United States of America
2.9
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Dessert
NEWARK, United States of America
3.0
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Cookie
NETHERLANDS
3.0
41
Fruit Salad
SOUTHERN UNITED STATES, United States of America
3.0
42
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Dessert
ZAMORA DE HIDALGO, Mexico
3.0
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Dessert
CANARY ISLANDS, Spain
3.0
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Sweet Pastry
NORTHERN INDIA, India
3.0
53
Cookie
NEW ZEALAND
3.0
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Cookie
NETHERLANDS
3.1
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Dessert
PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN, Philippines
3.1
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Pancake
SOUTH KOREA
3.1
66
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Snack
NORTHERN INDIA, India
3.1
68
Dessert
GUANGDONG, China
3.1
69
Cookie
SIENA, Italy
3.1
70
71
Cake
SEGOVIA, Spain
3.1
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73
Dessert
PHILIPPINES
3.1
74
Cookie
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
3.1
75
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Dessert
HERZEGOVINA-NERETVA CANTON, Bosnia and Herzegovina
3.1
78
Dessert
NAJAF GOVERNORATE, Iraq
3.1
79
Cake
SICILY, Italy
3.1
80
81
Dessert
THE BAHAMAS
3.1
82
Dessert
RED RIVER DELTA, Vietnam
3.1
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Sweet Pastry
ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER, Germany
3.2
87
88
Dessert
ALGARVE, Portugal
3.2
89
90
Dessert
JAVA, Indonesia
3.2
91
Sweet Pastry
PROVINCE OF CEBU, Philippines
3.2
92
Frozen Dessert
VERMONT, United States of America
3.2
93
Cake
GENOA, Italy
3.2
94
Cookie
MARSEILLE, France
3.2
95
Dessert
ISFAHAN PROVINCE, Iran
3.2
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TasteAtlas food rankings are based on the ratings of the TasteAtlas audience, with a series of mechanisms that recognize real users and that ignore bot, nationalist or local patriotic ratings, and give additional value to the ratings of users that the system recognizes as knowledgeable. For the “100 Worst Rated Desserts in the World” list until February 15, 2025, 132,543 ratings were recorded, of which 86,908 were recognized by the system as legitimate. TasteAtlas Rankings should not be seen as the final global conclusion about food. Their purpose is to promote excellent local foods, instill pride in traditional dishes, and arouse curiosity about dishes you haven’t tried.