In first place in the rankings by Taste Atlas is the Pastel de Bélem and second place going to the more widely served Pastel de nata.

Also noteworthy is the Bola de Berlim, which is placed in 26th. The last national sweet mentioned in this list appears in 94th position, with Travesserios from Sintra.

The Italian focaccia di recco, the Swedish kanelbulle and the Bulgarian banitsa round off the top five on this list, which also includes other suggestions made with puff pastry.