10 Famous Dutch Desserts
If you’re in the mood for super sweet, decadent desserts, you can’t go wrong with Dutch desserts.
They’re rich, full of creamy deliciousness, and over-the-top incredible.
Dutch chefs incorporate lots of syrup, sugar, and spices into their desserts for a robust, complex flavor that makes every bite something to savor.

In appearance, Dutch desserts look a lot like the sweets you’d find in any American bakery – thick slices of fruity pies, cookies of all shapes and sizes, and multi-layered pastries.
So, if you’re looking for an after-dinner treat that’s new and exotic but not too different from your family’s favorites, Dutch desserts are right for you.
1. Dutch Stroopwafel
This crunchy treat is one of the most well-loved Dutch desserts on the list.
At first glance, most people think they’re waffles, but although the texture is the same, they’re much thinner than waffles.
Stroopwafels feature two thin, crispy waffle-like wafers surrounding a creamy, caramel-flavored center made from molasses, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon.
They’re a little messy, and they’ll definitely leave your fingers sticking to things after you eat them, but they are unbelievably delectable.
2. Arnhemse Meisjes
You can make these thin, crackling cookies with only five ingredients – puff pastry squares, vanilla sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, and lime zest.
You’ll love the delightful crunch when you bite into them, and the gorgeous cinnamon sugar coating on top makes each one look delicate, elegant, and a tiny bit sparkly!
It takes less than an hour to make a batch of these incredible cookies, and if you’re a fan of dipping your sweets in coffee or tea, these are the treats for you.
3. Dutch Apple Pie
Apple pie may be as “American” as baseball and pickup trucks, but the Dutch have us beat when it comes to making it. I won’t lie; this pie takes some time to pull together.
However, one look at its gorgeous appearance, one whiff of its mouth-watering aroma, and one taste of its apple goodness, and you’ll know it was worth it.
The crust is warm and flaky, and the filling is chunky, sweet, and spicy. But you won’t stop there!
This Dutch apple pie also has a rich, buttery, golden-brown streusel crumb topping.
Americans may love apple pie, but they need to look to the Dutch if they want the most amazing one possible. Read More...