The Surprising Origins of Your Favorite Desserts

The video explores the origins and evolution of various popular desserts, including custard, snow and ice treats, rice pudding, shortbread, gelatin desserts, Pavlova, macaroons, macarons, cheesecake, and apple pie. It highlights how these desserts have transformed over time, often starting as luxury items or medicinal foods, and becoming widely accessible treats. The video also delves into the cultural and historical contexts that influenced these changes.

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