A Decade Of Desserts: The Most Popular/Searched For Recipes From 2017

Just like the previous years, 2017 was a great year for desserts and every December is a great time to look back at it. Not only is it the last month of the year, but it also features one of the most anticipated festivals, Christmas, and its celebrations could benefit a lot from the inclusion of these decadent desserts.

The sweet treats were as popular as before, if not more, and many desserts gained popularity like never before. Some of them are obviously more than others, which we will list below. Save these desserts for later for your Christmas celebrations and get the most out of them. They look appealing, they taste fantastic, and they are perfect to decorate your Christmas platter because, just like mentioned before, they are beautiful. So, let's get started with the most popular desserts that defined the year 2017.

Cronuts

The cronut, a popular baked treat on social media, is made of buttery, flaky dough that is perfectly deep-fried to a golden brown, then filled with cream and drizzled with glaze. The cronut gained a devoted following and became an international sensation after making its debut in the spring of 2013. The croissant-meets-donut trend is growing in popularity, and demand for it is considerable.

Dominique Ansel, the pastry chef and owner of Manhattan's Domnique Ansel Bakery, is the mastermind behind the cronut craze. He created the circular confection to combine elements of an American classic with his French culture. Rumor has it that one of Ansel's tricks is to use dough that resembles croissants, which he then fries in grapeseed oil.

Cheesecake

Greek cheesecake is a popular delicacy that has spread around the world, including in America, Germany, France, and Japan. It was first created there millennia ago. India has seen a rise in the popularity of cheesecakes over the past five years.

A smooth, creamy, and firm texture characterizes cheesecake as a dessert. Essentially, biscuits are used as the crust, and the mixture of creamy cheese, eggs, sugar, and flavors is baked on top. Cheesecake recipes can include fruits, chocolates, caramel, and even spices, among other flavors. It comes in various flavors and the most popular one is the blueberry cheesecake, which has a large following and is in demand in many parts of the world.

Carrot Cake

I know what you're thinking—why would anyone consider including a vegetable in a cake? They are essentially the opposites! As it happens, the origin of this recipe has an interesting (and delicious) story.

Carrots have been used as a sugar substitute for ages! People had to get inventive using what they had at home because sweeteners were either expensive or in short supply. It only made sense to utilize carrots as natural sweeteners because they are among the sweetest and most readily available vegetables.

Carrots were originally used in sweets during the Middle Ages. A sort of "pudding" made of boiling carrots, flour, eggs, and spices was prepared by cooks.

Baklava

Baklava is a popular Turkish dessert that has been made all around the world in recent times. No wonder it was among the most popular desserts of 2017. To put it simply, baklava is all about flakiness, layers, and everything delicious.

It is also one of the quintessential Middle Eastern pastries and now, in 2023, you will find this dessert in many international chains of restaurants and other high-end eateries too.

Baklava is a dessert that is made using phyllo dough layers and has a flaky pastry in texture. It is sweet, packed with chopped nuts and often served dipped in sweet syrup and honey to elevate its flavors even further.

Blueberry Buckle Cake

One of the most popular and loved desserts was the blueberry cake. Blueberries in general have gained a lot of popularity in recent times and thus, desserts based on the same berry gaining a spot in the list of most popular desserts from 2017 doesn't come as a surprise.

A three-layered cake with a rustic appearance is called a buckle. A light and fluffy butter cake makes up the bottom layer. The blueberries come next, followed by a crunchy and crisp streusel. Serve this cake warm straight out of the oven with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

The blueberry cake is a simple and straightforward preparation that is loaded with sweet and tart blueberries in the soft layers of cake or bread. It is perfect to enjoy your tea breaks or coffee if you love the latter beverage. It will be an experience to remember.