List of British desserts

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

See Also

• British Cuisine
• List of Desserts
• List of British Dishes

This is a non-exhaustive food and drink related list.