Whether you are a foodie or not, nobody can deny a decadent dessert. From cakes, pudding, pies, tarts, cupcakes to Indian mithais, these sweet treats are the showstopper of the dining table. Since we are at the end of this year and just a few more days left to 2024, the whole world is celebrating it with various desserts. Also, the festivals in the holiday season like Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year give an opportunity to dive into some delicious sweet treats.
Just like trends, food habits change every year too. Even if you look at the most searched food from last year, they are completely different from the current one. So, if just like us you are also curious to know what the most popular or most searched dessert were ten years ago in 2014, here is the curated list for you:
Oatmeal is a go-to breakfast all over the world. In 2014, oatmeal cookies became very popular. It was an interesting way to enhance the taste of your regular oats. These crunchy snacks are usually made tastier with ingredients like chocolate chips and dry fruits and nuts. Sometimes, oatmeal cookies are also spiced with a hint of cinnamon. It is perfect to relish at any time of the day.
Cobbler is basically a dessert that consists of a fruit filling which is poured into a big baking pan. It is then covered with batter, biscuit or dumpling and baked till perfection. The filling can be both sweet and savory depending upon your preference. Prepared with the goodness of peach and fresh herbs, this version of cobbler will be surely loved by each member on the dinner table.
Talking about desserts, how can we miss the classic carrot cake? It mainly consists of flour, eggs, sugar, carrots and baking powder. This mouthwatering treat is usually coated with a sweet buttermilk glaze and layered with cream cheese frosting. Made from scratch, it is super easy, versatile and utterly delicious. If you are bored of your regular chocolate or vanilla cakes, then do try this treat during the holiday season.
Bread is a versatile food item that fits everywhere, from breakfasts to desserts. Bread pudding is a simple yet delicious, sweet delight that is a must during the holiday season. Prepared in plenty of ways they are very tasty and also easy to prepare. Each country has their own recipe for preparing it. The
main ingredients of basic bread pudding are stale bread, milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. It can also be garnished with dry fruits.
If you are a die-heart fan of cakes, then cheesecake will surely be among your favorites. This soft, creamy and decadent dessert is prepared with cream cheese, sugar, graham cracker crust, pastry and eggs. Believed to have originated in ancient Greece, it has got many flavors and varieties such as chocolate cheesecake, Japanese cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake, pumpkin cheesecake and New York-style cheesecake.
How can the holiday season be complete without baking sugar cookies. These crispy delights are perfect for gifting as well. All you have to do is artfully arrange the freshly baked cookies in a cookie box and present it to your loved ones with a handwritten note. The main ingredients of sugar cookies are butter, sugar, eggs, flour, ground cinnamon and allspice.
This is the ultimate comfort snack that is still very popular. Chocolate-chip cookie is an irresistible oven-baked treat that is perfect to relish after every meal. It is best relished with a glass of cold milk. Made with all-purpose flour, brown sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract and yummy chocolate chips, it can stay fresh for up to one week when stored in an airtight container.
Peanut butter is our go-to spread for sandwiches and toasts. Many indulgent desserts are also prepared with this delight. Said to have originated in the United States in the year 1910s, peanut butter cookies have created a fanbase all over the world. Made with the basic ingredients like eggs, flour, butter, sugar and peanut butter, they are very easy to prepare. They stay fresh for a long time and can be easily carried anywhere.
This is a simple yet satisfying dessert which is perfect for the holiday season. Also known as apple crumble, it has a crispy texture that perfectly fits with smooth vanilla ice cream on the top. Easy to make, it can become a crowd pleaser during festivals and special occasions. The main ingredients of apple crisp are old-fashioned oats, flour, butter, fresh apples, lemon juice and spices like cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves and nutmeg.
These delicious delights are most of our favorite childhood dessert cum snack. Made with the combination of sweet caramel and sea salt, they have ruled our taste buds for generations. Made within half an hour, the main ingredients of rice krispie treats are butter marshmallows, vanilla extract and crispy rice cereal.