hiya! I really like ur super nerdy scientific fic! Ok time to get into the question, how are desserts like in other countries. In another post, you mention that desserts in twst are still sweet and countries have similar components that are added into them like milk and nuts. Are there any differences between regions. Like in the amount or ingredients used?
Hello! This ask gave me brain worms for some reason, and I had a lot of fun coming up with some traditional desserts from some of the twst countries! More info on each dessert located under the image.
Queendom of Roses: Light, whipped layers of cream, mousse and fruit compote stacked on top of fluffy sponge cake and a thin baked shell. Often topped with fruit, flowers, and/or chocolate.
As desserts are often consumed during meetings and important social gatherings, they are often small, neat morsels, usually a part of a larger spread and served with tea. Although some other ingredients or spices may pair well with these treats, the country's monarchy is extremely imposing, and there are strict rules as to what resources citizens are and aren't allowed to possess and sell.
Sunset Savanna: A small cut of rich, fatty meat or spiced sausage wrapped in thinly sliced strips of a lighter meat, then either candied or marinated in a sugary mixture. Served with a fruity sauce and often garnished with fresh fruit or herbs.
The nation, consisting largely of carnivorous beastmen, is an ideal climate for a large variety of livestock, so meat is both plenty and prized. As immigration has started to increase in recent decades, though, some herbivores are choosing to swap the meat with ingredients such as nuts and dried fruit peels.
Coral Sea: Fatty fish marinated in a sweet and salty mixture, then wrapped in sweet kelp. Served on a bed of candied roe tossed in a sticky and sweet syrup.
As fire isn't exactly common under water, baked or cooked food is hard to come by, and thus most things are eaten raw. Food tends to be a bit simpler over all under the sea.
Scalding Sands: A heavily spiced mixture of dried fruits and nuts wrapped in sweet, flaky pastry that connects in the middle. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar before fresh fruit is piled in the center.
Being a trade empire and major hub for immigration, the Scalding Sands has access to a wide variety of ingredients and recipes, which they've used to their advantage to create complex and delicious treats. Having a mixed population of both carnivores and herbivores, dishes vary significantly from household to household, but one thing most have in common is that they're large, family style spreads meant for sharing.
Shaftlands: Hearty layers of spiced fruit, condensed milk, cream, and jam inside a buttery baked shell. In some areas, the milk/ cream layers will be substituted with chocolate to increase shelf life.
The cold, non-magically-altered environment of the Shaftlands results in hardier crops, and a greater need for shelf stable foods when resources diminish in the winter. Fireplaces also rest at the center of all households, and family members will often spend time together by cooking large meals or treats to share and warm up.
Briar Valley: Fresh berries stewed in a sweet glaze of honey-based syrup, served with honeycomb and a dome of spun sugar. Two popular versions of this dish can be found in the country, one in which the berries and syrup are lightly spiced, and the other adding candied flowers and/or a floral garnish.
As the country contains an extremely wide variety of fae, all with different palates and dietary needs, there aren't many dishes considered to be staples across the entire island. This simple combination of berries, honey, and flowers, however, is beloved by many, and can be found both for sale in a casual market stall, or all dolled up and served in a royal palace.
Anyways, have a good day!
