Timeline

HISTORY OF
DESSERT
Early civilizations such

ANCIENT
as the Mesopotamians,
Egyptians, and Greeks
consume fruits, nuts,

TIMES
and honey as simple
desserts.

Desserts evolved due to

sugar's introduction during
the Crusades, becoming
more affordable and
5TH - 15TH
popular. Ice cream, first
recorded in ancient Persia,
spread to Arab and
CENTURY
European regions.

Exploration and trade

introduce new ingredients to

15TH - 18TH Europe, influencing dessert

recipes. Pioneering recipes
and cookbooks emerge,
CENTURY including "The Forme of Cury"
from England and "Libro de
Arte Coquinaria" from Italy.

Technological advancements,
such as mass production and

18TH - 19TH
refrigeration, revolutionize the
dessert industry, leading to
the popularity of ice cream
parlors and the establishment
of confectionery companies
CENTURY
like Cadbury and Nestlé.

In the 20th century, advancements in

refrigerators, home appliances, and
equipment made dessert-making

20TH-21ST
more accessible. Health concerns led
to low-fat and sugar-free recipes. In
21st century, globalization fusion of

CENTURY dessert traditions, internet and social

media sharing, and artisanal, organic
ingredients led to diverse sweets.
Dessert culture became intertwined
with food tourism.