Africa is a continent that is known for its rich food traditions. Here, desserts are warm, flavorful, and filled with many stories. Most of them are made from local ingredients like coconut, maize or different varieties of tropical fruits.
1. Malva Pudding – South Africa
Malva Pudding is a soft, spongy cake served with custard or with cream. For people eating here, It’s sweet comfort food that has become a symbol of South African hospitality.
2. Koeksisters – South Africa
Basically it’s a golden, syrup-soaked braid of dough which you get with a crunch outside and soft inside. It’s a perfect combination with tea.
3. Mandazi – East Africa
Mandazi Also known as “African donuts,” these little sweet and fried breads are very popular in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
4. Puff-Puff – West Africa
These fluffy deep-fried balls of dough are often sprinkled with sugar. These are festival favorites in Nigeria and Ghana.
5. Basbousa – North Africa
Semolina cake is nicely soaked in sugar syrup, mostly flavored with rose water or with orange blossom. It is classic across Egypt and Sudan.
6. Mealie Bread Pudding – Southern Africa
Made from maize, this pudding contains a gentle sweetness with an earthy flavor which is perfect for family gatherings.
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7. Moroccan Chebakia – Morocco
These are Sesame cookies shaped into flowers also fried, and coated in honey. It’s Ramadan special.
8. Thiakry – Senegal
A sweet couscous pudding mixed with milk, yogurt, sugar, and complimented with dried fruit.
9. Banana Fritters – Across Africa
Simply delicious fried bananas until caramelized and golden, it will fulfill your craving.
10. Milk Tart – South Africa
A creamy custard tart with a cinnamon topping will win your heart and it is loved across the country.
With the sweetness of honey to the richness of custard, these African desserts are mind blowing treats.
