Carefully selected teams make years of training seeking to stand out and represent their country on the world stage and bring national pride. This is not the preparation for the World Football Cup but the Pastry World Cup!

The two -year event is attended by competitors from many countries such as Egypt, Mauritius and South Korea in a sweet show where teams compete to create the best desserts. This year’s competition took place on January 20 and 21.

Each group had three members – Chocolate, ice and sugar specialists respectively.

The triads undertook to make three desserts that would represent their country: a frozen dessert, a restaurant dessert – to which a special garnish can be added to the jury table – and a demonstration chocolate. And they only had five hours to do all this.

Confectioners were based on local materials and plans to highlight the delicacies of their countries.

The Chinese team made an elaborate sugar dragon, while Mexican contestants incorporated chocolate, corn and other local foods into their desserts, CNN reports.

In addition to representing their homeland on dishes, the contestants also wore thematic costumes and accessories.

Its team members France They were wearing elegant berton striped shirts and berets, the Mexican chefs wore masks inspired by the day of the dead and the United Kingdom team worked on her desserts wearing hats and bow tie.

Although the 2025 event was held in Lyon, the French team failed to win the gold medal, but took second place.

The big winner was Japanwho returned as a champion! The team created granite of lemon, pear, marigold and Asanoha leaf -shaped chocolate for its restaurant dessert. For the frozen dessert, the team offered a apricot delicacy that looked like a rotating top.

“We have integrated Japan’s history and culture into design. We have managed to integrate the taste and delicate traditional patterns to present our techniques. “said chef Masanori Hata, the chocolate expert of his team.

“I don’t remember the moment we won. I was so surprised and I couldn’t believe it. Japan was recognized in two consecutive tournaments. I am happy and proud ‘, He stressed.

OR silver France In turn, she created an impressive series of chocolate eggs filled with chocolate-coated chocolate-coated chocolate moufal moufal, dipped in butter enriched with citrus-vanillas and accompanied by vanilla ice cream.

The bronze medal went to Malaysia. The team won a high score for its frozen dessert, which described as “a harmonious blend of bright citrus, sweet apricot and fine spices”, such as the country’s multicultural heritage.

In detail the countries distinguished:

  • Japan
  • France
  • Malaysia
  • China
  • Belgium
  • Italy
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
  • United Kingdom
  • Argentina