List of British desserts
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List of British Desserts
British cuisine has a rich and diverse range of desserts, many of which have historical origins and have become popular worldwide. This article provides a comprehensive list of British desserts, including cakes, puddings, tarts, and biscuits.
Cakes[edit | edit source]
- Victoria Sponge Cake: Named after Queen Victoria, this is a classic British dessert consisting of a sponge cake sandwiched with raspberry jam and dusted with icing sugar.
- Battenberg Cake: A light sponge cake with sections of pink and yellow, covered in marzipan.
- Eccles Cake: A small, round cake filled with currants and made from flaky pastry with butter.
Puddings[edit | edit source]
- Christmas Pudding: A type of pudding traditionally served as part of the Christmas dinner. It contains many dried fruits and is often served with brandy butter.
- Sticky Toffee Pudding: A British dessert consisting of a moist sponge cake, made with finely chopped dates, covered in a toffee sauce.
- Spotted Dick: A traditional British pudding, made with suet and dried fruit, usually currants or raisins.
Tarts[edit | edit source]
- Bakewell Tart: A tart with a layer of jam and a sponge filling with almonds.
- Treacle Tart: A traditional British dessert, made with golden syrup, breadcrumbs, and lemon juice.
Biscuits[edit | edit source]
- Shortbread: A traditional Scottish biscuit usually made from one part white sugar, two parts butter, and three parts plain wheat flour.
- Jammie Dodgers: A popular British biscuit, made from shortbread with a raspberry or strawberry flavoured jam filling.
- Digestive Biscuit: A semi-sweet biscuit that originated in Scotland, and is known for its digestive properties.
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