Everybody Has A Sweet Tooth! Pick Or Pass On These Treats To Get A Favorite Dessert
- by Dylan Dembrow
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People love to say that there’s always room for a dessert. And while this may be an excuse for those with a sweet tooth to finally satiate there tongue’s desire, it turns out that there is actually a scientific reason for why people seem to have no problem making room for dessert — even after they’ve just polished off a massive meal.
The reason being is that sugar actually helps the stomach lining relax, which literally makes room for more food. While this can be great to help enjoy a little extra dessert during a long holiday weekend, it can be a slippery slope if someone goes straight for something sweet, as the food can actually make someone feel hungrier than before they started eating.
Even still, there are plenty of people who will gladly hit the gym for a few extra hours a week so they can have their dessert and eat it too. But if health is still a top priority, no one wants to waste their calories on eating a dessert that is a bit of a letdown.
So let’s salivate over these pictures of foods and pick on our favorites and pass on the rest to unveil a dream dessert.
Chocolate chip cookies
Let’s start with what is quite possibly the most traditional sweet on the planet: chocolate chip cookies. These tasty treats hold a fond place in the memories of many, and there are few things more comforting than a couple of warm cookies straight out of the oven. Don’t you agree?
Angel food cake
If you’re someone who likes to watch their calorie intake, even during dessert, then angel food cake might just be your treat of choice. The cake is unbelievably light, and it really lends itself to any number of flavor frostings, ice creams, or other toppings. Or maybe it's just a bit too plain for your taste.
Lemon bars
If you like a bit of something sour with your sweets than look no further than lemon bars. There are plenty of variations on this dessert treat, but most of them result in a texture that is slightly firmer than most cakes. So while it might look light, lemon bars can actually be quite filling.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
To many, chocolate and peanut butter is the greatest food pairing that ever was and will be. If you’re one of those people, then Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups — or many other types of Reese’s concoctions — will likely be at the top of your lists when it comes to picking out sweets.
Cheesecake
Unless you’re eating an exceptionally light slice of cheesecake, this dessert can be one of the most calorie-heavy and filling desserts out there. But some people simply can’t get enough cheese, and cheesecake is one of the few mainstream desserts that successfully manage to incorporated the dairy product into something sweet.
Crème brûlée
Crème brûlée is a dessert that is commonly associated with France. It is a soft custard with a sugary topping, which is usually burnt to caramelize the sugar and give it a crispy crust. The desert is exceptionally sweet, and the extreme contrast in textures can also make it a unique eating experience.
Pineapple upside down cake
There are few fruits sweeter than a perfectly ripe pineapple, which makes this tropical plant the ideal pairing for a dessert dish. This particular dish gets its name by placing the topping at the bottom of the pan. Then once it’s baked, you flip the dessert over and display it fruit-side up.
Twinkies
Many remember the 2012 scare when Twinkies seemed as if they were going to be gone forever, leaving many to go out and stockpile the snack for posterity sake alone. But less than a year later, they were back on the shelves again. So are you a fan of this Hostess staple? Or are Twinkies too processed for your taste?
Apple pie
Much like chocolate chip cookies, many have fond memories about their mothers and grandmothers pulling apple pies straight out of the oven. While most like to pair this dessert with some vanilla ice cream, there are also those brave enough to top a slice of apple pie with some cheddar cheese.
S’mores
Many believe that no campfire can be complete without cooking up some S’mores. This treat dates all the way back to the 1920’s, and it involves toasting a marshmallow on a fire and adding it to a Graham Cracker with a piece of Chocolate candy, usually Hershey’s. They’re also nearly impossible to assemble without making a mess.
Pumpkin bread
We’re slowly approaching that time of year when nearly every cafe, restaurant, and grocery store features countless items with pumpkin spice and nutmeg. While certain things simply don’t need these festive additives, pumpkin bread is easily a staple of this time of year. So could you go on for a slice a few weeks early?
Oreos
First introduced over 100 years ago, this Nabisco treat has long been the best-selling cookie in the United States. With a chocolate exterior and a sugary middle, this sandwich cookie really lends itself to being dunked in milk, and there are many who like to claim that their method for eating Oreos is the only “correct” way to do so.
Fudge
Fudge comes in a wide variety of flavors and variations, but chocolate and peanut butter seem to be amongst the most popular. The main ingredients of most fudge is sugar, milk, and butter — which is no wonder considering just how sweet and creamy this snack is, making it a favorite amongst those with a serious sweet tooth.
Banana split
A banana split is one of those desserts that was built to be shared. While it’s one of the most popular ice cream treats by name, there’s an awful lot of ingredients in a banana split — which means there’s a higher likelihood that someone could be turned off by any particular item and opt for something else.
Cinnamon rolls
Cinnamon rolls are one of those desserts that have a high degree of variability. For instance, getting a homemade one fresh out of the oven can be the greatest thing you’ve ever tasted. While eating a hard, cold one out of a box that’s crusted in processed sugar could really leave something to be desired.
Krispy Kreme doughnut
Often considered one of the most delicious of all the mass-produced doughnuts, the classic Krispy Kreme doughnut is known for how amazingly soft and fluffy this concoction actually is. Sure, you can buy them out of a box at the grocery store, but there’s nothing better than getting them fresh off the belt at the restaurant.
Macaron
Not to be confused with a macaroon — which is a coconut-based cookie — the macaron is a cookie of French origin that is made mostly out of meringue. They come in various colors and flavors, and they are known for being exceptionally hard to make for those who aren't accustomed to baking.
Napoleon
While this is yet another dessert that seems like it must have a French-origin, where exactly the Napoleon was first created remains unknown. The pastry is usually constructed out of a few layers of puff pastry, with icing, cream, or any other number of fillings placed inside. It’s perfect for those who enjoy various textures with their desserts.
Peach pie
Much like pumpkin bread, peach pie is another dessert that often reigns supreme in the fall — the season where most peaches are the best for picking. It’s another dessert that is exceptionally sweet, though the sugary quality could also be toned done with some added nutmeg and cinnamon if that’s more to your liking.
Kit Kat
There are plenty of people who don’t like to share their food with others. Especially when it comes to dessert. But with a snack like Kit Kat, the design really lends itself to breaking off a piece and splitting it with a friend. If that’s still not your style, Kit Kat also sells a larger, single bar.
Ice cream cookie sandwich
A staple of gas station freezers everywhere, an ice cream sandwich is typically two chocolate chip cookies with a heavy serving of vanilla ice cream scooped between them. While this is often something a person buys when they’re out of the house, there’s no reason this simple dessert couldn’t be made at home.
Lemon poppy seed cake
While chocolate is by far one of the most popular ingredients in most sweets, we can’t forget about the people who would rather have some fruit in their dessert. Lemon and poppy seeds are a common dessert pairing, and the combo usually yields something less sweet than many other mainstream desserts.
Nestle Crunch Bar
Some of the best treats are nothing more than two ingredients that could not go better with one another. Many people believe that to be the case with a Nestle bar, which is nothing more than milk chocolate mixed with crisped rice. The result is one of the best-selling candy bars in the United States.
Maple sugar candy
You need to really love sweets to be a fan of maple sugar candy, which is ostensibly just like eating raw sugar with a little bit of maple syrup added into the mix. It’s no wonder that these treats are often bite-sized, as more than a few could give you a sugar-rush like never before.
McDonald’s apple pie
Even if you’re someone who loves regular apple pie, McDonald’s apple pie still might have to fall into the “pass” category for you. The result is definitely inferior to something that can be made at home, but that still doesn’t mean it can’t satisfy one’s sweet tooth when they’re in a hurry.
Butterfinger
If you’re ok with picking this candy bar’s peanut butter core out of your teeth for the hour following consumption, then a Butterfinger just might be the treat for you. A Butterfinger is a very different take on most peanut butter and chocolate combos, as it ops for crunchiness over the typical smoothness seen in bars like Reese’s.
Baklava
Dating all the way back to the Ottoman Empire, baklava is a pastry that contains many layers of filo dough which are often filled with chopped nuts and topped with honey. While some baklavas are exceptionally crisp, others are drenched with so much syrup that they have a much softer texture as well as a sweeter flavor to boot.
Sponge candy
With a texture like few other desserts, most sponge candy is topped with chocolate and has a toffee inside that starts off as crunchy but will quickly dissolve once in the person’s mouth. This makes eating just a couple pieces of sponge candy extremely hard, as the flavor and texture keep most people coming back for more.
Strawberry rhubarb pie
Strawberry pie can be too sweet for some. And rhubarb too sour for others. This makes strawberry rhubarb pie a perfect balance for those who still have a sweet tooth, but enjoy a flavor that is a little more complex. Like most pies, this is another that really lends itself to a side of vanilla ice cream.
Payday
First introduced in the 1930s by Hershey, Paydays are made out of nothing but peanuts surrounding a chewy, caramel center. While you really, really have to like peanuts to enjoy a Payday, this is also one of the few candy bars that don’t feature chocolate as a staple ingredient, setting it apart from many others.
