From Traditional Irish Desserts to New Spins
Before the twentieth century, Ireland wasn’t really known for desserts. As the country grew more and more prosperous, many of its citizens began experimenting with creating local versions of desserts they may have sampled abroad—usually in the United States or England. As Irish whiskeys, cream liqueurs and stouts became popular throughout the world, non-Irish cooks also began giving their own desserts a splash or two of Irish spirit, spawning a whole new roster of Irish-inspired desserts that is always growing. You’ll love all the desserts in this roundup but we recommend you start with something more traditional, like this cake that features a topping of tart slices of granny smith apple and a crumbly streusel made with rolled oats. It’s a simple cake that’s perfect on its own or with a cup of tea or coffee. However, we think it’s even better with a big, messy scoop of vanilla ice cream.
