International pastry is a true paradise for lovers of sweets: in every corner of the world, different cultures have developed unique and iconic sweet delicacies.

The proverb “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” is used to indicate that every place in the world has its own cultural traditions and all people have specific customs that concern the various areas of daily life, including food and sweets.

We can therefore say “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” The world of pastry is vast and varied and sometimes it is really difficult to choose just a few of the most famous sweets in the world. But there are some delicacies that have become iconic over the years, thanks to their history, their popularity and their unique flavor.

Now all that remains is to “set off” together on a delicious journey to discover the most famous sweets!

Here are the magnificent 4:

- Tiramisu: This dessert is probably the most famous and appreciated internationally. Its combination of ladyfingers, coffee, mascarpone, eggs, sugar and bitter cocoa makes it unique and irresistible.

- Panettone and Pandoro: These leavened desserts are the undisputed kings of Italian Christmas and are also very popular abroad, especially in countries with strong Italian communities, where it becomes a gift for every occasion.

- Easter Dove: Similar to panettone, but in the shape of a dove, this dessert is the symbol of Italian Easter and is consumed during the Easter holidays.

- Ice Cream: An Italian classic, loved all over the world, with different regional variations, including the Sicilian brioche with ice cream, much appreciated by tourists.