In the mountains of the Philippines, nuns raise funds with a sweet spread made from purple yams.

Maui's sherbet-ice cream hybrid is a light, fruity, creamy delight.

Four centuries ago, Dutch dairy farmers made this spiced custard pie into a South African classic.

Costa Rica's iconic ice cream tub contains indescribably addictive cookies.

Elusive in its country of origin, this multilayer cake has found a home in Manitoba's “New Iceland” region.

The legend of these rum-and-molasses cookies leads to a New England tavern owned by a Black Revolutionary War veteran.

Its pulp tastes just like the creamy spread.

A luxurious soup that Ecuador serves up only during Holy Week.

This Philadelphia cocktail was invented at a fishing club that once declared itself a sovereign state.

The fairest and rarest of them all.

Saffron, rose water, and pistachios combine in a fragrant, sweet-savory treat.

This Hungarian fried dough can make a rich breakfast or trusty hangover cure.

This Canary Islands' specialty upgrades coffee with layers of condensed milk and liqueur.

The first American doughnut chain used spuds.

This Route 66 institution goes the extra mile for soda-based indulgence.

Floridians baked this tangy treat before key lime took over the state's pie scene.

This traditional dessert commemorates the country's sweet taste of victory over the French emperor in 1812.

Though its home region has been split by war, love for this hearty pastry transcends borders.

Pilgrims trekking across Spain can stop for free wine at the Monasterio de Irache.

This adaption of French refugee bread is now a protected Irish specialty.

Baking this dual-layered bread is a difficult art.

Inside a hard, yellow shell lies a sweet, black spread.

Not even Harry Potter could resist this whimsical British dessert.

A Spanish ritual meant to inject effervescence into a flat drink.