When it comes to comfort food, you can't beat an old-school dessert – every spoonful evokes childhood memories and nostalgia for years gone by. Many classic sweet treats have fallen by the wayside in recent years, and we think it's time for these forgotten favourites to make a comeback. Here, we look at some of the lost and legendary desserts we'd love to see back on the menu, counting down to the tastiest of all.

Click or scroll through our gallery of 28 retro desserts that deserve to come back in style. How many have you tried?

We've based our ranking on the enduring popularity of each dessert in its place of origin and beyond, and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.

Old-school desserts that deserve a comeback