British and Commonwealth Desserts
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Britain and the Commonwealth are famous for having many delicious desserts. From apple crumble to Victoria sponge, there is something for everyone.
1. Chocolate Roughs (New Zealand) These are famous in New Zealand. They have a biscuit base and are topped with chocolate icing and walnuts or flaked almonds. Finally, cornflakes are sprinkled on top. |
Chocolate roughs
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Banana fritters
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2. Banana Fritters (Jamaica)
From Jamaica, these fried bananas can be eaten as a breakfast dessert. Cover the banana in a mixture of flour, baking powder, sugar, and nutmeg, and then deep fry until golden brown. |
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3. Banoffee Pie (UK)
This famous British treat is made by boiling condensed milk until it becomes a caramel sauce. Put this sauce on a buttery biscuit base and give it a heavy layer of cream. Top with sliced bananas and chocolate flakes. The name comes from combining the words “banana” and “toffee”. |
Banoffee pie
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Benne Balls
4. Benne Balls (Trinidad and Tobago)
A popular dessert snack from Trinidad and Tobago. These are made by heating brown sugar, adding sesame seeds, and then allowing them to cool and harden.
A popular dessert snack from Trinidad and Tobago. These are made by heating brown sugar, adding sesame seeds, and then allowing them to cool and harden.
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5. Bread and Butter Pudding (UK)
The first recipe for this dessert is from 1728, and it has stayed popular in Britain. Buttered bread with raisins are covered with an egg custard mixture and seasoned with nutmeg, vanilla, or other spices. It is then baked until crispy. |
Bread and Butter Pudding
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Apple crumble
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6. Apple Crumble (UK)
Place a layer of sliced apples in a baking dish and then cover with a breadcrumb-like mixture. Bake in the oven until the top is crispy. |
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7. Jam Roly Poly (UK)
This popular 19th Century dessert is made by spreading jam on a suet cake and then rolling it up and steaming it until cooked. |
Jam Roly Poly
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Lamington cake
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8. Lamingtons (Australia)
These are a famous Australian dessert. They are made by taking a sponge cake, cutting it into cubes, and coating them with icing and grated coconut. |
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9. Pavlova (Australia/New Zealand)
This is another popular dessert in Australia and New Zealand. Pavlova is made by putting fresh cream and summer fruits (such as strawberries) on top of meringue. It is usually served on Christmas day. |
Pavlova
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Malva pudding
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10. Malva Pudding (South Africa)
This well-known South African dessert takes a sponge cake and adds apricots and caramel for flavour. It is served with custard. |
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11. Christmas Pudding (UK)
This is a well-known Christmas dessert in Britain and the Commonwealth. Mix together a suet cake with many different fruits and season with rum or brandy sauce. |
Christmas pudding
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Saskatoon pie
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12. Saskatoon Pie (Canada)
Canada created this pie by putting Saskatoon berries in a pie crust. It is famously eaten in the Canadian countryside and is served with ice-cream. |
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13. Spotted Dick (UK)
This dessert is called “spotted” because it is filled with raisins. This is a steamed cake and is usually served with hot custard. |
Spotted dick
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Sticky toffee pudding
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14. Sticky Toffee Pudding (UK)
This is one of Britain’s most famous desserts. It is made with a moist sponge cake filled with chopped dates and is covered in a thick toffee sauce. |
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15. Treacle Tart (UK)
This is a shortcrust pastry with a thick treacle filling. It was first made in the 19th century and is the favourite dessert of Harry Potter in the Harry Potter book series. |
Treacle tart
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Trifle
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16. Trifle (UK)
The classic British trifle is made with a thin layer of sponge fingers, which are then covered in custard and fruit jelly. That is the classic trifle, but there are many different styles, so there is something to suit everyone. |
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17. Victoria Sponge (UK)
This was named after Queen Victoria, and it was her favourite cake to have with afternoon tea. This is a traditional sponge cake sprinkled with caster sugar |
Victoria sponge cake
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Try British desserts at British Hills!
If you visit the UK, please try one or more of the fascinating and delectable dishes from the article. Here at British Hills, you can always visit our Falstaff Pub and the Ascot teahouse, where you can enjoy a variety of British desserts.
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