Much of the cuisine on the dazzling Caribbean island of Barbados is heavily influenced by British culinary traditions. That fact might be most prominent in the desserts, which manage to boast the flavors of the fruit of the land while at the same time recalling British delights like custard and glazed treats. If you're a bit of a chocoholic or can't seem to shake your childhood sweet tooth, then you can pick from numerous Caribbean villas in Barbados and go on a hunt to find the island's best pastry shops.

Need some help narrowing down your choices? This might get you started:

Patisserie Flindt: Holetown, St. James
Located along the West Coast of Barbados, the city of St. James is a mecca for foodies from around the world, and your cravings could be put to rest if you find yourself at Patisserie Flindt. Feel free to order up any of their decadent delights, including the dense and moist gateau, a custard-filled cake that simply screams at you to take a bite.

Waterside: Christ Church
Talk about rich - the pastry chefs at Waterside in Christ Church definitely know what they're doing with each of their offerings. This restaurant is one of the gourmet establishments on Barbados, and you can expect to have your fill of juicy seafood and buttery steaks before letting your other taste buds have a go with the dessert menu. Post-entree dishes include a white chocolate mousse, which is then wrapped in a thin sheet of dark chocolate and topped with glazed lychee fruit and strawberries.

Even the cocktails here will make your lips pucker, from the chili raspberry martini, which is served with fresh muddled raspberries, to the Bajan pride's blended banana, amaretto and Bailey's.

The Cliff: Derricks, St. James
If you want to tantalize your taste buds as much as you want to treat yourself to an amazing view, then The Cliff is right up your alley. Whether you're dining just for the dessert or you're staying for an entire meal, you can spend as much time as you want watching the sunset and absorbing the spectacular Barbados scenery before you. With plates like vanilla panna cotta, ginger snap basket and white chocolate cheesecake, you simply won't be able to resist the dessert menu no matter how hard you try.

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