CultureSketch
It's time to step out of your comfort zone and into an arena of sugary-goodness. Now put the Oreos aside and try taking a bite out of one of these bona fide sweets from some of your favorite cultures.
Churros are Spanish pastries consisting of fried dough covered in cinnamon sugar. You can find them at fairs, festivals and amusement parks.
Fritters are Croatian sweets that are similar to doughnut holes. They can be filled with fruit, seafood or rum. One of each, please!
Croissants are French pastries that are replicated by commercial chains such as Starbucks and Pret a Manger. Bon appétit!
Oliebollen is a Dutch dessert that consist of balls of dough covered in powdered sugar.
Bolmbolonas are Italian pastries that are filled with jam or jelly, resembling a Boston Creme doughnut.
Berliners are German pastries made with champagne or chocolate. They're even sometimes filled with mustard as a prank. 😷
Bunelos are small doughnut holes that are usually eaten on Ramadan, Hanukkah and Christmas. They are also seen as good luck.
