There are a lot of delicious desserts out there, and it can be hard to choose just one. But we’ve got good news: We put together this list of sweet treats that start with the letter K!
From key lime pie to kiwi fruit, we’ve got something for everyone. So, what are you waiting for? Start browsing this list of desserts that start with K and find the perfect treat!
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Kalathappam
Kalathappam is very similar to a pancake made from ground rice and coconut.,But unlike pancakes, Kalathappam are baked, not fried. The batter is poured into little flat pans, topped with a sweet mixture of coconut and sugar, and then baked until they have puffed up.This dessert is popular in the Indian Subcontinent. You can find it pretty easily at restaurants offering South Asian or Southeast Asian food.
Kentucky jam cake
This cake looks like a chocolate cake, but it’s actually made of two layers of delicious gingerbread. It is made with a cake mix, and then filled with delicious sweet jam.Try this at home and you will enjoy great satisfaction from the crispy layers. I regularly make this cake for my family and friends. Sometimes in the morning, I just have a slice of it with my tea. It is perfect! I also really like it when I have some leftovers after a party, so I can take them out of the refrigerator and have it again.
Kyiv cake
This cake is named after the capital city of Ukraine. It is made with sweet ladyfingers (so-called ‘kyivskie’ in Russian), a beetroot purée, and chocolate frosting. This dessert is very popular in Ukraine and it can be prepared with various filling but are most often filled with either jam or fruit compote. The cake itself has a soft, moist texture, so it can serve as a dessert or as an accompaniment to tea. It is best eaten freshly baked on the same day of its preparation.
Kladdkaka
Kladdkaka (also called ‘Kleiner Schwarzer’ in German) is a traditional Swedish cake that is very popular and loved by many people. It is considered the national cake of Sweden.Kladdkaka is a dense, chocolate-flavored cake with a texture that is like fudge. It has a crisp top layer of nuts, and it bakes up with some cracks on top. This recipe has been in my family for five generations! I love it because it’s so quick to make, and always turns out perfect.
Kornigou
Kornigou (also called ‘Korrigane’ in France) is a Breton cake that is very much like a bread, but really more like a pudding.This cake can be found all over France and has become very popular in the past few years. It is loved by adults, children and just about everyone—especially if they’re a fan of sweet, doughy desserts! It is often served at dinner parties in place of dessert.
Kouign-amann
This sugary, flaky pastry with a golden crust is a favorite all over France. It is round, filled with a sweet mousse (like cheesecake), and traditionally dusted with icing sugar. You should make sure that the mousse filling is cool before you start to make the pastry dough or else the mousse will end up being too soft and runny.Kouign-amann is a beautiful creation, and it will be perfect for your next get-together.
Kuchen
Kuchen is a German word that means cake. The first bakeries in Germany started making kuchen back in the 1800s. Kuchen is a traditional dessert and it can be made with fruit or sweet filling.I tried these recipes with some of my German friends and they were delighted how tasty they are. Try them out as well and relish the rich flavors.
Kaju Katli
A dollop of sweet kaju Katli is the perfect way to finish any meal. kaju Katli is a popular Indian dessert.Kaju ki Katli is one of those desserts which looks very simple in process but has a delicious, deep and exotic taste. It is easily made at home by pounding kaju, sugar and milk in a heavy mortar with the help of a pestle. You can also buy kaju katli in some stores which are available in India.
Kakinada khaja
Kakinada Khaja is a traditional Bengali sweet. It has deep fried puri stuffed with mishti doi, sugar and raisins.I tried making this in my home and it came out amazing. I was very surprised how well the Khaja turned out because I did not have a tawa to use so I used a griddle. This traditional sweet was definitely worth the effort of making it.
Kamarcut
Kamarcut is a traditional sweet of Odisha, India. It is made of flour and sugar mixture. This can be prepared during special occasions like Diwali, Eid and Holi or just as a treat for kids.Kamarcut is a very tasty sweet that every Odia loves to have at any time of the year. It is so easy to make and can be prepared with basic ingredients that you can find in your kitchen. I love to make it for my children.
Karah Parshad
Karah Parsad is a traditional sweet dish . It is made with whole wheat flour and yogurt. This can be served as a dessert after meals or during festival season, especially Diwali.It is one of my favorites and I would love to eat it on any day.We eat this in the Indian subcontinent, either hot or cold. You can pour ghee or, sometimes, jaggery syrup over this dish. Traditionally karah parsad is served on a leaf bowl called a patoli.
Kesaria Peda
A delicious and classic Indian sweet recipe made of kesaria mixture (a mixture of lentil flour and sugar). Kesaria Peda is a very tasty Indian dessert. It is often served with milk or chai. This can be eaten as a dessert after meals or during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Holi.Kesariya Poda (lentil flour cookie) is another type of pedas that is made quite commonly in the region.
Kheer
A perfect dessert if you are a vegetarian or vegan. Kheer is made from various dessert ingredients like milk, sugar and cardamom. It is a wonderful healthy, low-calorie, fat-free Indian dessert.I tried making this at home with some of my friends and it turned out perfect. i normally make it for my family when we host dinners or parties. It is easy to make and wins everyone’s heart.
Kettle corn
Kettle corn is a popular American snack, and also a favorite throughout the United States, Canada, Japan and many other countries. Kettle Corn is especially popular in the United States during the summer months where people will get together at fairs with kettle corn as one of their food options.It is made by combining oil, sugar, corn kernels and salt in a large saucepan over medium heat. It will bubble up until it begins to pop. This sweet begins to caramelize as it goes on and becomes darker.
Konfyt
Fruit preserves are preparations of fruits that have been boiled in a sugar syrup, then reduced to a thick sauce and may be coloured.In the Czech Republic there are several varieties of fruit preserves. The traditional preserves are usually made from plum, apricot and gooseberry. They taste yummy and can be eaten with bread. Besides that, it can be used as a topping for pancakes or “dumplings”.
Kichel
Kichel is a traditional Greek dessert made with phyllo dough, honey and nuts. Kichel can be served as a starter or dessert. It is often topped with walnuts or slivered almonds and sometimes served with pistachios. Kichel is the perfect way to end your dinner on a sweet note.They are sweet, flaky and delicious and not to mention beautiful too because you can make them in a number of ways.
Kleicha
Kleicha is popular in Iraq. Kleicha come in several traditional shapes and fillings. The most popular are the ones filled with dates. I really like the taste of the Kleicha and can say that it’s easy to make. I ate them as a child and loved their sweet flavor.It is made with fresh dates and nuts. This yummy dessert came out perfect and we enjoyed it greatly.
Krumkake
Krumkake is a traditional Norwegian dessert that consists of a thin layer of dough, which is traditionally filled with jam and topped with powdered sugar. It is believed to have been created during the 18th and 19th centuries by Norwegians who, after the Swedish occupation of Norway, settled in Sweden.I tried making this at home and it was good. I used my mom’s recipe from her cookbook on life in Nigeria. This dish came out amazing, I’m pretty sure I could sell these all day long at a festival because they look really inviting and pretty as well as highly delicious!!
Kuih semperit
A traditional Malaysian and Singaporean cookie. It is a ball-shaped sweet snack with a chewy coconut filling, coated with egg white and brown sugar.Kuih Semperit can be eaten as a snack during tea time or as dessert. I tried making this at home and it came out perfect. i love to have it for afternoon tea time or just late at night before bedtime, which ever time is easier for me to have my dessert.
Kissel
A sweet drink made with fruit and milk, either hot or cold. The drink was invented by the Greek physician Alcmaeon of Croton in the 6th century BCE. It has been a favorite in Russia since ancient times and is still a traditional dessert there. The ingredients vary depending on the region where it is being prepared.I tried making this at home, and this is one of my favorite desserts. It came out great. My mom loves having it during the morning tea time.
Kreple
A traditional Polish dish that is made from dough, which is then filled with a sweet mixture of cottage cheese and eggs. This can be served as breakfast or dessert.Kreple is a sweet pastry that I tried making at home with my family for the first time. It came out great and we enjoyed it greatly
Kulfi
Kulfi is an Indian ice cream which is extremely popular in India, and in countries with large populations of Indians. Kulfi originated in the northern part of India and Pakistan during Mughal rule. The dish is an essential ingredient of many Indian festivals, such as Diwali and Eid-ul-fitr. The dish is available in numerous flavors, such as pistachio, saffron, mango and cardamom.It has rich milky texture and it tastes yummy.
Kalakand
Kalakand is a traditional Indian sweet. It is known for its soft, creamy texture and rich taste. Kalakand is a delicious sweet dessert that I tried making at home with my family. This yummy snack came out perfect and we enjoyed it greatly.It is made with milk solids, ghee and sugar syrup. It is heavenly and melts in mouth, it is the perfect dessert for all the sweet tooth lovers.
This was our comprehensive list for Desserts That Start With K. Have you tried any from this list? Let me know in the comments section.