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 R!

From raspberry muffins to rum balls, We’ve got something for everyone. So, what are you waiting for? Start browsing this list of desserts that start with R and find the perfect treat!

Red Velvet Cake

I love red velvet cake. Its one of my favorite desserts. The combination of cream cheese and cocoa powder gives it a unique flavor. The red food coloring is also optional. If you don’t want your cake to be red, you can make it as usual with no food coloring.I love the contrast between the soft, fluffy cake and the creamy, rich frosting on top with the faint tang of buttermilk that remains after baking. I prefer making it on a weekend, cutting the cake into small pieces and serving it with homemade vanilla or chocolate ice cream.

Rock Cake

A rock cake is a small cake with rough surface made from solidified sugar and butter. These cakes are often used as toppings for ice cream or to decorate fruit cake. A rock cake is also known as a rockory cake, or a sugar block cake in the US.Rock cakes usually have a light brown color, They are easy to make at home and are made in most regions. In Germany it is called Kuchen Eisbock, in France it’s called gâteau roulé, and in Australia it is called a rock cake.

Roscon De Reyes

Roscon De Reyes is a traditional pastry from Spain eaten during the celebration of Three Kings Day. It is a circular pastry made up of butter, sugar, flour and anise.The Rosca de Reyes features a small token in one of its parts. Whoever gets the cake with the small piece wins some sort of prize and it is popularly believed that whoever recieves this token will have good luck in the coming year.

Rum Baba

Rum Baba is a popular dessert in Europe. It is a soft, moist cake with rum soaked into it. The name of the cake comes from the Persian word ‘baba’ which means ‘father’. It has a sugar glaze on it and often filled with jam, or fresh fruit.Rum babas come in different forms. They can be made as small individual cakes or as large, single cakes. The cake is very light because of the beaten egg whites that are folded into the batter. Rum Babas are best eaten when still warm from the oven, since they turn stale quickly.

Rum Cake

Rum cake is a sweet rich dessert that is traditionally made in the Caribbean. It is consisted of a rich, moist brownie-like chocolate cake filled with raisins and covered in rum syrup.Rum cakes are often served at Christmas time as well as New Year’s Eve and Easter. They are usually eaten at night or with breakfast the next day. Rum cakes may also be served on poolside with rum-soaked bananas, ice cream and rum fudge sauce. A recipe for Rum Cake can be found easily on Internet.

Ruske Kape

Ruske kape is a traditional Croatian treat. It is a cake with walnuts and almonds topped with icing made from butter, icing sugar and rum.Ruske kape are often homemade by the family when they have guests over or during the holidays. They are served at tea time or as a snack during after dinner smoking break. I got a chance to try this treat in Croatia in 2014 and Loved it. My host made it superb.

Ribbon Candy

Ribbon candy is one of the oldest types of candy. It’s a long, thin strip of hard candy, usually pink and white in color. It became a common candy after gelatin was invented in 1845.Ribbon Candy has a long history dating back to the 16th century when it was first made by sweet makers in Venice, Italy. It also has many regional names from different countries such as ‘Russian Caramel’ in Turkey or ‘Barka’ in Iran. I like to eat it with coffee on my free time because it gives me a chance to relax (and at the same time enjoy its taste).

Rock Candy

Rock candy is a water-soluble candy made from sugar and other ingredients. Sugar is added to hot water until it dissolves into a gluey syrup and then it’s cooled to make the candy.The word rock comes from the English word “rock” and originally meant “a piece of stone.” The candy is traditionally colored with food coloring and sold in various shapes such as hearts, geometric shapes, swirled patterns, or swirling lines.

Rum ball

A rum ball is a small, round cake consisting mostly of grated or chopped nuts and raisins with a hard icing covering. It is comparable to the British chocolate truffle.It is a great treat for festive seasons and can be easily customized. You can add nuts and other ingredients such as chocolate, fruits, powdered sugar, or even milk. Some rum balls are rich in flavor and go well with coffee or tea.

Rainbow Cookie

Rainbow cookies are small, rainbow-striped cookies made of sugar and sometimes butter. They are popular in the United States and especially at Christmas time.Rainbow cookies are also known as “Seven Layer Cookies” or “Colombian Butter Cookies”. The cookie is made up of seven thin layers of dough alternating between white (or vanilla) and red (or pink), to create the effect of a colorful rainbow. In some areas, the layers alternate between white and pink, or between yellow and blue.

Reshteh Khoshkar

Reshteh Khoshkar is a popular dessert made in Iran. This dessert is known for its long history, and you can find this type of dessert in many Iranian stories.The word “reshteh” is the plural form of stretchable material, like cloth. Reshteh khoshkar is a traditional Iranian cookie and the word “khoshkar” means “piglet”. Reshteh Khoshkar cookies are kneaded from sugar dough or flour dough and shaped into small pieces which look like little pigs. They are delicious in the sense that they are crunchy outside but soft inside.

Rose Cookies

Rose cookies are small, round and flat like a pancake. They have a crispy and crackly surface that’s similar to a meringue, but are softer in the center. The dough is made from powdered sugar, butter and egg white (or meringue powder) that’s treated with rosewater at the end of mixing.I love these cookies because they are not just delicious, but also easy to make. I’ve made these cookies several times with my daughters and we have fun in preparing them. All you need is few ingredients and your imagination.

Roskette

Roskette is a typical German cookie with a modern twist. It is made up of butter, sugar and flour which gives it a light and airy taste. The cookie usually has an almond or apricot kernel baked into its center, but there are variations that replace the nut with chocolate or dried fruit bits. The cookie is coated with confectioner’s sugar icing or chocolate icing.Roskette is my favorite type of cookies because they are not just delicious, but also easy to make. I can get the ingredients in my local store and I have fun in preparing them.

Russian Tea Cake

Russian tea cake is a small, round, rich, buttery yellow cake. It is covered with a thin layer of soft white icing and can be topped with a chocolate kiss. Russian tea cakes are made of flour, powdered or granulated sugar, margarine or butter and eggs.There are other types of Russian tea cakes such as “Polish Tea Cake” that don’t have icing on top. They are basically the same as Russian tea cakes, but they have smaller crumbs and are not covered with icing.

Raspberry Ripple Icecream

Raspberry Ripple Icecream is a popular ice cream flavor. It is characterized by the layer of raspberry puree which is swirled throughout the vanilla ice cream. The top of the ice cream will have little bits of raspberry throughout it too.Raspberry ripple icecream was invented in the early 20th century by Otto Schnering who owned a small dairy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, originally called “Otto’s Creamery” and later renamed “Dairy Queen” in 1940. His company later trademarked this popular flavor and it has become one of their most notable flavors to date.

Rabri

Rabri is a popular Indian dessert. It is a rich, thick sauce made from milk and sugar, and usually served as a side dish with desserts. Rabri literally means “cream” in Hindi and is derived from the Persian word “rub” meaning to beat or churn. It’s also referred to as “malai” (cream) or “doodhiya” (curd) depending on where it’s made.It is a super delicious sweet and can be easily made at home for any party for your guest to satisfy their taste buds.

Ras Malai

Ras Malai is a popular Indian dessert. The main ingredients include softly whipped fresh cream, whole-milk yogurt, powdered sugar, cardamom and sometimes pistachios. It has a soft and spongy taste that you’ll love!To make Ras Malai you first need to make the paneer which is the main ingredient. It is easily available in Asian Stores. It is a super treat to match your sweet tooth!

Rasgulla

Rasgulla is a popular Indian dessert that originates from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. A Rasgulla is a deep-fried ball of sweetened milk or semolina dough, soaked in rose water then rolled in sugar and roasted.It is a famous sweet dish around India and is made during festivals. It is also popular among people of the other countries like Nepal. I have eaten Rasgulla and also tried making it at home. It is loved by my kids and we enjoy it for parties and festive time.

This was our comprehensive list for Desserts That Start With R. Have you tried any from this list? Let me know in the comments section.