This Dutch-Indonesian cake contains up to 30 layers.

Dutch travelers who want the taste of home can always pack “vacation cheese.”

The fruit so pungent it's banned from trains, hotels, and public places.

The spiky, fruit cup-flavored orb made an appearance on “Star Trek.”

Growing this sweet, tropical fruit sometimes requires careful hand-pollination with a paint brush.

This rare, distinguished North Carolina melon once fed presidents and kings.

A decadent blend of coffee, whipped egg, and butter have made this wartime invention a modern-day favorite.

In South Africa, women transform a tart fruit into a celebrated sour brew.

This condiment proves that what the world considers delicious is (nearly) universal.

No one eats pickled herring like the Dutch.

The bread and butter of Dutch cuisine includes these jumbo sprinkles.

These Dutch doughnuts are classic New Year's treats.

Belgium's stew of beef and abbey-style ale is essentially bourguignon for beer lovers.

The washed and dried root of the licorice plant was once a popular natural “candy.”

Like the famed composer himself, this Mozart-homage bonbon originated in Salzburg, Austria.

Atop every serving of Dutch “war fries,” a pile of spicy, savory condiments do battle.

In this Dutch holiday tradition, Sinterklaas leaves good children sweet pieces of the alphabet inside their shoes.

Denmark's open-faced sandwiches are equal parts decadent and decorative.

When the clock strikes midnight on the third Thursday of November, fans gather to celebrate the release of this fresh, fruity wine.

After the birth of a child, Dutch families celebrate with a sweet and colorful treat.

Every December, Sinterklaas and his helper throw these little spiced cookies to Dutch children.

Pressed from frozen grapes, this prized wine was a sweet accident.

The melon has its own sculpture, festival, and order of knights.

This spiced jerky is a beloved snack in South Africa.