Indulging in a dessert is always a sweet way to end a meal, but some desserts take sweetness to a whole new level – especially when it comes with a hefty price tag. While most people are content with a simple chocolate brownie or a scoop of ice cream, there are those who are willing to splurge on the most luxurious and expensive desserts in the world.

One such extravagant dessert is the famous Strawberries Arnaud, which comes with a jaw-dropping price tag of $9.85 million or R165,812,969. This dessert, available at Arnaud’s Restaurant in New Orleans, is not your average strawberries and cream affair. In addition to the usual ingredients, it includes 24-carat gold flakes, a 4.7-carat pink diamond ring (not edible, of course), and a crystal liquor worth $24,850. This dessert is truly fit for royalty and is reserved for those with deep pockets and a taste for luxury.

But the extravagance doesn’t stop there. Other expensive desserts that make the list include the Diamond Fruitcake, which costs approximately R27,986,292 ($1,720,000), the Faberge Chocolate Pudding at approximately R560,563 ($34,500), the Frrrozen Haute Chocolate priced at approximately R406,205 ($25,000), and the Fortress Stilt Fisherman Indulgence at approximately R235,600 ($14,500). These desserts are not just delicious treats, but also symbols of opulence and extravagance.

While most of us may never get the chance to taste these luxurious desserts, they serve as a reminder of the lengths some are willing to go to indulge in the finer things in life. From diamond rings to gold flakes, these desserts are a true testament to the idea that for some, no price is too high for the perfect sweet ending to a meal. So next time you’re out for dinner, consider treating yourself to a dessert – just maybe not one that costs more than a luxury home and a fleet of supercars combined.