What is the most common type of dessert consumed in Canada?

Canadian cuisine is as diverse as its people and landscapes, and dessert is no exception. However, there are a few popular desserts that stand out in Canada, with butter tarts being perhaps the most iconic and beloved.

Butter tarts are small, sweet, and buttery pastries filled with a mixture of eggs, sugar, and butter, often with the addition of raisins or nuts. They are thought to have originated in Ontario in the early 20th century and have since become a quintessential Canadian dessert, often served at holidays and special occasions.

Other popular desserts in Canada include Nanaimo bars, a no-bake treat made with a chocolate and coconut crumb base, custard filling, and chocolate ganache topping; and pouding chômeur, a French-Canadian dessert made with a cake-like batter baked in a maple syrup sauce.