7 Desserts With A Royal Connection

By Yash Lakhan

Crepes Suzette

It was first prepared for the Prince of Wales, and French chef Henri Charpentier was the one who made it.

Introduction

It is no secret that the culinary world has taken a lot of inspiration from the royal kitchens of kings, emperors, and queens. It could come as a surprise that common foods and dishes today that are easily accessible to everyone were once only prepared for the kings and queens. So let's look at some amazing desserts with a royal connection.

Platinum Pudding

A British pudding was created to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II by Jemma Melvin in 2022.

Battenberg Cake

A colorful cake was prepared to celebrate the wedding of Queen Victoria's granddaughter to Louis of Batternberg in 1884.

Charlotte Russe

It is believed that the popular cake gets its name from Queen Charlotte, the sister-in-law of Czar Alexander I.

Victoria Sponge

The sweet tooth of the popular monarch has led to some of the most iconic desserts, including the famous Victoria Sponge.

Marie Biscuits

Created for the wedding of Queen Victoria's second son and the Grand Duchess of Russia, this biscuit has won the hearts of everyone all over the world.

Kaiser Rolls

It is believed that the buns got their name from Kaiser Franz Joseph I who loved having the rolls for breakfast.