Some of the world's most popular desserts have an interesting story to tell, from the delicious results of culinary accidents by to the sweet evolution of ancient delicacies over the years. Here we reveal the fascinating roots of some truly classic desserts, so you can enjoy a slice of history with your sweet treat of choice.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the intriguing tales behind some of the world's most popular desserts, counting down to the most amazing story of all.

We've based our ranking on the fascinating nature of each origin story, and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.