With the vast array of dishes available around the world, it is no surprise that some are more challenging to create than others. Here is an exclusive list of the world’s toughest dishes to master.

Turducken

This dish hails from Cajun cuisine and is composed of a turkey, duck, and chicken layered on top of each other with different types of stuffing between each layer.

Foodie / Amomg all dishes, Turducken is one of the most complex cuisines in the world.

It requires a lot of technical skill, patience, and precision to prepare this dish correctly.

Consommé

Consommé is a clear soup made by extracting flavor from meat or fish stock by combining it with egg whites which then absorb all the cloudiness in the liquid. The end result should be a crystal-clear liquid with a rich flavor.

This is achieved by simmering the stock, skimming off all the fat and simmering it again until the desired consistency is reached.

Béarnaise Sauce

This classic French sauce requires a lot of skill to make as it involves making an emulsion of egg yolk, butter, vinegar, or lemon juice. All these must be whisked together to create a thick creamy sauce.

Eat Smart / Classic French cuisine, Béarnaise Sauce, is one of the hardest foods in the world.

It is not an easy task to get this sauce just right – too much heat or whisking can cause it to separate.

Croissants

These flaky buttery pastries are notoriously difficult to make due to their labor-intensive process. This involves rolling and folding layers of dough multiple times with butter.

The dough must also be left to rest, warmed and rolled out multiple times before the croissants can be shaped and baked.

Baked Alaska

This iconic dessert is made by combining meringue and ice cream in a cake pan which is then placed into an oven. It is difficult to make because you have to cook the meringue quickly.

So that, it does not melt the ice cream beneath it but also long enough for it to become golden brown on top.

Macarons

These delicate French pastries are notoriously tricky to make as they require a precise ratio of ingredients and precise baking technique for them to turn out correctly.

Jill / Pexels / Delicate French pastries, Macarons are one of the complex foods in the world.

too much heat or humidity can cause them to collapse or not rise properly.

Soufflé

This classic French dessert is notoriously difficult to make as it requires a lot of technique and skill to get the light, airy texture that soufflés are known for. The egg whites must be beaten until just stiff enough so that they do not collapse when baked but still maintain their fluffy texture.

Chile en Nogada

Originating from Mexico, this dish is composed of a spicy poblano pepper filled with minced meat, fruit, and vegetables before it is covered in walnut sauce (nogada) and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds. It is a complex dish that takes time and precision to prepare correctly.

Beef Wellington

Beef Wellington is a classic British dish that consists of a succulent beef fillet coated in pâté and mushrooms, wrapped in puff pastry, and then baked until golden brown. The dish was named after the first Duke of Wellington who supposedly enjoyed it greatly.

The beef should be cooked to medium rare so that it is still juicy. But not so rare that it is raw. The pâté and mushrooms are added for flavor and moisture, while the puff pastry helps to keep everything sealed together while baking.