All foodies love these decadent desserts in Sri Lanka, a tropical paradise in Southeast Asia.
Thanks to the peace restored after the civil war in 2009, Sri Lanka has seen a spike in tourism.
The war lasted 25 years, and people worldwide knew little about this place or what it offered.
Sri Lanka is blessed with tropical weather, pristine beaches, rich culture, heritage, and, not to forget, mouth-watering food.
But the natural beauty of this place is its people.
I can’t believe Sri Lankans have been going through turmoil for over 25 years when they greet you with a warm, genuine smile.
Just like the sweet people, the desserts this country has to offer are worth every single penny you spend.
These Desserts in Sri Lanka are our top favorites.
Wattapalam – Top 5 Desserts in Sri Lanka Every Foodie Should Try
Wattapalam
Also pronounced as watalappan or vatlappam, it is a mouth-watering coconut pudding made during special occasions.
It comprises coconut milk, eggs, jaggery, and cashew nuts and is flavored with cardamom, nutmeg, and cloves.
This steamed dessert does not use sugar and is merciful to the waistline;)
Stop worrying about holiday calories, and grab that spoon to dig in! Thank us later!
Curd and Treacle – Top 5 Desserts in Sri Lanka Every Foodie Should Try
Curd and Treacle
This dessert tops our list for multiple reasons – its simplicity, freshness, authenticity, and the refreshing sensation it leaves behind once eaten.
It is thick,, creamy, made of buffalo milk curd, and erved in earthenware/ terracotta pots.
Kithul treacle, also known as the Palm Treacle, is made from the boiled sap of the Kithul Palm. It is drizzled over the curd and served.
It is a healthy and perfect dessert to beat the heat.
Wood Apple Milk – Top 5 Desserts in Sri Lanka Every Foodie Should Try
Wood Apple Milk
Not for the faint-hearted or those who aren’t up for an experiment.
But if you have read past these two lines, this drink is a must-try!
This fruit looks like a coconut from the outside (just the mold), and the inside looks like the pulp of the tamarind.
It has a weird smell that can be intense when the fruit is ripe.
It also tastes similar to tamarind and is a little acidic. To reduce its acidity, sugar is added to the milk.
Bibbikan – Top 5 Desserts in Sri Lanka Every Foodie Should Try
Bibbikan
This traditional coconut cake is dark and made of semolina, jaggery, raisins, cashews, and shredded coconut.
The beauty of this cake is that it is soft and moist and makes you want more.
They sell the cake during festive seasons such as Christmas and New Year.
Although it isn’t available frequently, it will be worth waiting for months when your teeth sink into this delectable goodness.
Avocado Crazy
Also known as avocado pudding, this dessert has cream and sugar blended with the pulp of an avocado.
We refrigerate it, topped with nuts, and are usually served cold.
Some places offer rum to add flavor, while others use condensed milk to sweeten it further.
We loved the simpler version of this fruit blended with sugar and cream.
This, to me, is the best dessert in Sri Lanka.
It is perfect as this keeps the flavor of the fruit and is delicious.
Vacation calories don’t hurt when food tastes as delicious as these, so enjoy!
Update 2022 Top 10 Scrumptious Desserts in Sri Lanka
- Aluwa
- Aasmi
- Wattalapam
- Kithul Treacle
- Kalu Dodol
- Peni/Undu Walalu
- Athirasa
- Konda Kavum
- Kokis
- Bibikkan
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