International Recipes

Discover international baking made simple! Explore global desserts by region, learn how to adapt recipes, and find easy, approachable versions of worldwide favorites

Planning a wedding dessert table? Discover elegant wedding cakes, cookies, cupcakes, truffles, and bite-sized treats perfect for weddings, receptions, and bridal showers.

These soft Banana Churro Muffins combine sweet ripe bananas with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar coating inspired by classic churros. Easy, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast, parties, or classroom treats.

These Spanish peanut chocolate chip cookies are the kind you’d expect to find behind a bakery glass case—rich, gooey, and impossible to resist. One bite and you’ll understand why this classic combo never goes out of style.

This Jamaican Sticky Gingerbread is rich, moist, and bursting with warm spices, dark molasses, and fresh ginger. Perfect for the holidays, this spiced loaf gets stickier and more flavorful the longer it sits!

Discover 75+ irresistible bakes from around the world with these international baking recipes — from classic European pastries to comforting American and global treats.

This Irish Soda Bread is a classic quick bread made with a bit of sourdough starter, along with baking soda, buttermilk, and pantry staples. With its crisp crust and tender, hearty crumb, it’s the perfect addition to any meal, especially around St. Patrick’s Day!

Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar—these classic churros are the ultimate indulgence! Follow this easy recipe to make the perfect golden, crunchy churros at home.

If you’re in the mood for a delicious scone, one pretty and tasty enough for a tea party but hearty enough for an afternoon treat with a cup of coffee or tea, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make my favorite chocolate chip scones.

If you love the rich flavors of Baklava but don't have time to make it from scratch, this is the recipe for you. This delicious baklava recipe starts with a simple puff pastry, but it definitely doesn't end there!

If you love the flavors of sweet mascarpone, coffee, and cocoa, this is the treat for you! This is a simplified version of a classic tiramisu that has a delicious whipped cream base. Best of all, there’s no baking involved!

If you’re looking for a simple but delicious Tres Leches cake, one filled with rich, luscious texture and flavor, this is the post for you!

If you love a crisp pie-crust cinnamon roll, then you’re going to flip over these simple palmiers, (also known as Elephant Ears)! They start with a roll of pre-made puff pastry but they don’t end there!

In this post I’m going to show you how to make these simple garlic knots. They’re loaded with flavor, simple to make, and start with a can of biscuits. Easy breezy!  Can I Make Delicious Garlic Knots?  Many of you who follow this post know that I’m an author. I write books for the Christin …

If you love bright tropical flavors and you’re a fan of pound cake, you’re going to love this recipe! This cake starts with a box of pineapple cake mix but it’s packed full of fruit, fruit, and more fruit! 

Easy Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars made with crescent rolls and cream cheese. This simple cinnamon sugar dessert bakes into flaky, creamy layers perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.

These Churro cookies are a Crumbl copy cake. They're soft and have an amazing flavor and texture. But that cinnamon sugar topping is everything. And can we just talk about the frosting?

If you’re looking for an alternative to American Buttercream but you’ve been afraid to try some of the European varieties, I’ve got a special recipe for you. This simple Swiss Meringue Buttercream is easy and delicious and can be made in minutes. 

If you love the softness of a delicious dark chocolate cake but the light fluffiness of a mousse, this is the recipe for you! This chocolate cake is covered in a cherry cheese mousse that’s guaranteed to make you swoon! 

If you’ve ever have fresh, hot tortillas at a Mexican restaurant, you know how delicious they can be. Nothing tops the real deal. With this simple recipe will you can make these delicious tortillas at home.

If you’re looking for an amazing bread filled with Italian flavor, this is the recipe for you. This simple Italian herb bread is easy to whip up and has an added bonus ingredient: parmesan cheese! 

If a pull apart bun and a cinnamon roll had a child, this would be it! This light fluffy bun is loaded with caramel flavor from the topping. Best of all, it’s easy to make! 

If you love those delicious soft pretzels, hot from the oven, you're going to love this simple recipe! These pretzels are perfect--sweet or savory!

If you’re looking for the perfect Carrot Cake to serve your guests this Easter, have I got a great one for you! This “from scratch” recipe is rich, moist, and covered in tangy cream cheese frosting! 

If you’re looking for a sopapilla recipe that’s simple and fast, have I got a treat for you! These tasty treats come together in minutes and taste even better than the ones you get in a restaurant!

If you’re looking for a traditional King Cake recipe to serve on Mardi Gras, Epiphany, or any other time of year, I’ve got a treat for you. This is a delicious and festive cake, sure to delight your guests!

If you're looking for a bread recipe that's light, fluffy, and loaded with flavor, you've come to the right place. This milk bread recipe is incredible versatile--perfect for loaves, rolls, and even cinnamon rolls! Best of all, it comes together easily and is almost foolproof.

Every now and again a simple recipe comes along that totally blows you away. This is that recipe. Whether you're hoping to impress that special someone or simply come up with a delicious snack, these Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles will hit the spot!

In this post I'm going to give you my recipe for Linzer cookies, those pretty little cookies with the heart-shaped cut-out.

In this post I'm going to share a delicious recipe for Challah bread, one you will use again and again! Best of all, it's an easy recipe to use, even if you've never made bread before.

If you love a really good homemade cheesecake like you get at fancy restaurants, you’ve come to the right place. This recipe is simple enough to make at home but rich enough to make you feel like you’ve spent a fortune for a slice of it! 

Buttery, crunchy, and coated in chocolate and nuts—this traditional English toffee is a simple, irresistible holiday classic.

Here in the south we love our sweets and we're particularly fond of this traditional fruity cake. It you love a rich, full cake loaded with nuts and fruit, this is the recipe for you!

If you love the simplicity and taste of a great Mexican Wedding Cookie but you're looking for something packed full of a rich almond flavor, this is the recipe for you! These tender, flaky cookies have a pie crust consistency but the flavor of an amazing almond shortbread.

If you love the flavors of apple and cinnamon and you're in the mood for a luscious fall treat, this is the recipe for you! It's tasty and quick and best of all, it starts with a boxed mix!

If you're in the mood for a summery cake, filled with tropical flavors, you've come to the right place. This delicious Pineapple Coconut Cake with Lime will make you feel like you're on a Caribbean beach, ocean waves crashing in the background.

If you're looking for a classic sheet cake with rich chocolate cake and luscious chocolate-pecan frosting, you've come to the right place. This will be a big hit at your next gathering, and you don't have to live in Texas to enjoy it!

If you love the idea of strawberry cheesecake but you're also a scone lover, this is the recipe for you.

If you love pastries but you're intimidated by the process, I've got great news for you! You can make these crisp, sweet kolaches in minutes! Best of all, they start with a simple white cake mix.

This Easy Fry Bread recipe is so versatile and can be used to create many favorites--like beignets, donuts, fried bread, or even churros. Talk about the perfect sweet treat! And guess what? These tiny crisp pieces of bread can be used as a base for savory dishes, as well!