20 Must-Try Canadian Desserts you might want to consider

When it comes to tantalizing desserts, having the best in Canadian desserts ensures that there is much more to offer, and a wide array of choices to choose from.

The diverse Canadian culture in various cuisines and tastes has been influenced by cultures from different parts of Europe, America, and other indigenous cultures.

With a wide range of desserts and candy to choose from, you are sure to indulge in a whole other world of extraordinary tastes and palettes that are sure to make you go overboard and enjoy some of the Canadian delicacies.

Canadian desserts and other baked, or unbaked or simply arranged after being picked out among the various ingredients that constitute delicious and tantalizing taste.

The Canadian dessert culture favours sweet treats that leave a delectable taste in your mouth, leaving you longing for more. Below are some top 20 must-try Canadian desserts that are worth checking out:

1.    Butter Tarts and more

We all love a good flavourful tart. Whether buttery, meaty or sugary tart, a perfectly baked tart will be sure to make you go back to a full waistline. With the different components of tarts, the toppings and fillings can range from raisins, cherries, or even syrup. Tarts are baked with brown sugar, white vinegar, Eggs, and an ingredient of your choice.

2.   Timbits

Timbits are one of the most iconic Canadian desserts consisting of soft and circular balls of dough which are dipped in hot oil. Timbits can be flavoured using different ingredients such as cinnamon, Sour cream chocolate, Lemon, honey dip, and raspberry.

3. Date squares

Commonly known as a matrimonial cake, date squares are a healthy and nutritious dessert that not only loses your taste buds longing for more. Comprising oatmeal shortbread crust filled with dates, Sandwiched with date filling to give a perfectly crunchy and filling snack. The presence of oatmeal makes this dessert the perfect Choice for even the health-conscious.

4. Blueberry grunt

Said to have originated from the Prince of Wales, the blueberry grunt is anything but grumpy. This dessert is made out of blueberries crushed in the dumpling layer while cooking hence the name. This sweet and tasty treat is served with a scoop of ice cream on top. 

5. Nanaimo bars 

Nanaimo bars resemble a small pie Consisting of three layers which consist of shredded coconut and crackers, a rich custard layer, and Chocolate Ganache. The ingredients can be changed to incorporate anything you like but watch out as this contains over 200 calories.

6. Flapper pie

The flapper pie consists of an airy meringue topped with Graham Crumb pie crusts filled with Rich creamy custard in the middle. The graham crust is made of crackers, sugar, butter, or cinnamon. This is a blend of milk, cream, and eggs. You can add any flavor you would like to add character to this pie.

7. Saskatoon Berry pies

Originally a favourite of Native Canadians, these Berry pies are made from model Saskatoon berries which had a nutty Texture preserved for winters. Coupled with a crusty pie pastry, you can enjoy this dessert with a scoop of ice cream and berry sauce.

8. Beavertails

What is Canada more than a beaver! This dessert will surely give you a run for your money. Having the shape of a beaver tail, this popular now iconic Canadian treat is a crispy fried dough treat available at Beavertails stores, shacks and food trucks can be topped with Nutella, cinnamon, sugar, lemon and brown sugar, Reeses’ Pieces or any other topping you might like.

9. Newfoundland snowballs

This confectionery treat is a must-try. The snowballs are soft, chewy, and fudgy and are made of chocolate, sugar, butter, oats, and rolled on coconut flakes.

10. Sugar pie

This is the ultimate sweet tooth sinful treat. Composed of sugar and maple syrup, this is a dessert to look out for. You can add Vanilla, butter, and cream and top it off with a pie crust paired with an ice cream scoop.

11. Maple syrup

This may come as a shock but anything with maple syrup is a win in Canada. Maple syrup can be used in basically anything from pancakes, pies, cakes, fudge, cookies, and coffee. In short, you can never go wrong with maple syrup.

12. Tiger tail ice cream

This is a Canadian staple ice cream that consists of orange-flavoured ice cream paired with black licorice making the final product seem to have tiger stripes. You will surely want to try this.

13. Mackintosh toffee 

This is a timeless English caramel toffee with a soft Caramel that makes you want more. The soft creaminess ensures that you can experience the best of both worlds while still experiencing optimum sweetness.

14. Coffee Crisp

This is a creamy succulent dessert that has a chocolate bar, vanilla wafers, and white chocolate. This is a very popular signature Canadian dessert.

15. MacKintosh Toffee

This dessert is one of the original English toffee desserts made out of butterscotch and soft caramel and designed to make you want more.

16. Laura Secord Chocolate

Named after a Canadian heroine, this dessert consists of creamy chocolate and is considered a staple in many Canadian homes.

17. Modern’s Mints

This smooth chocolate filling filled with a smooth mint filling is designed to ensure your taste buds melt away in the absolute filling.

18. Ganong Chocolates and Candy

This sugar candy dessert is filled with soft flavorful candy and comes in different shapes and sizes. This candy is used for various functions from birthdays, picnics, or family events.

19. Moosehunters

These freshly baked cookies are a delight and offer some tasty treats to the tastebuds. The soft and chewy taste makes you keep longing for more putting your waist line at risk.

20. Pouding Choeur

This pudding was derived from the era of unemployment during the Great Recession as many female factory workers as a means to indulge during the tough times. Made out of cake, butter, and syrup, this pudding is made to ensure that you get the most out of everything as you sample the finest of delectable desserts.

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