Sugar Or Bland

I'm watching a Baking Competition Show and the European Judges are constantly saying the Americans' Desserts are too sweet.

Of course they are.

As an American who loves Desserts and has lived in Germany (twice) and in Russia (twice) and travelled all over Europe I know there is a huge difference between European and American Desserts.

European Desserts look amazing but are usually very bland.

My Mom used to say that they looked great, but tasted like cardboard.

All because they don't use much sugar or sweetners and they tend to focus on the look rather than the taste.

I'm sure my European Friends out there will disagree and say just the opposite.