Learn how to make Asian desserts with easy-to-follow recipes and tips. From fried bananas to Japanese cheesecake! Take your pick!
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Create Delicious Asian Desserts at Home
I love trying new desserts from different cuisines and cultures. There’s something so exciting and rewarding about discovering new flavors, textures, and ingredients. That’s why I’m sharing with you 25 of my favorite Asian desserts that you can make at home. Whether you’re looking for something crispy, creamy, chewy, or fruity, you’ll find it here. These desserts are not only delicious, but also easy to make with simple ingredients and tools. You don’t need to travel to Asia to enjoy these sweet treats. Just follow the recipes and tips below and get ready to impress your family and friends with your dessert skills.
Fried bananas are a simple and satisfying dessert that can be made with just four ingredients. You’ll love the crispy coating and the sweet caramelized flavor of the bananas. Serve them with some vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent treat.
Mango sticky rice is a classic Thai dessert that combines creamy coconut milk, fragrant pandan leaves, and juicy ripe mangoes. It’s easy to make at home with glutinous rice, sugar, and salt. Enjoy it warm or cold, as a snack or a dessert.
Mango kulfi is a frozen dessert that originated in India. It’s rich, creamy, and full of mango flavor. Unlike ice cream, it doesn’t require churning or whipping. All you need is some condensed milk, heavy cream, cardamom, and fresh or canned mango puree. Freeze it in molds or cups and enjoy.
Mochi ice cream is a Japanese-American fusion dessert that consists of balls of ice cream wrapped in soft and chewy mochi dough. You can use any flavor of ice cream you like, such as vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, or green tea. The contrast between the cold ice cream and the warm mochi is delightful.
Banh cam are Vietnamese sesame balls with sweet mung bean filling. They are deep-fried until golden and crunchy on the outside, and soft and gooey on the inside. The mung bean paste is flavored with coconut milk and sugar, and the sesame seeds add a nutty aroma. They are best eaten hot and fresh.
Homemade Chinese doughnuts are fluffy and tender yeast-risen doughnuts that are coated in sugar and cinnamon. They are similar to the ones you can find at Chinese buffets, but much better when made from scratch. They are easy to make with basic ingredients and a little patience. Enjoy them for breakfast or dessert.
Matcha swiss roll is a light and airy sponge cake that is flavored with matcha green tea powder and filled with whipped cream. It’s a beautiful and elegant dessert that is perfect for tea time or special occasions. The cake is moist and springy, and the cream is smooth and fluffy. The matcha adds a subtle bitterness that balances the sweetness of the cake.
Taiyaki are fish-shaped cakes that are popular in Japan. They are made with a pancake-like batter and filled with various sweet or savory fillings, such as red bean paste, custard, cheese, or chocolate. They are cooked in a special mold that gives them their cute shape. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Eight treasure rice is a traditional Chinese dessert that is served during Lunar New Year or other festive occasions. It’s made with glutinous rice that is cooked with sugar, oil, and water, and topped with eight kinds of dried fruits and nuts, such as dates, raisins, cherries, almonds, and walnuts. The rice is steamed in a bowl and then inverted onto a plate to reveal the colorful toppings.
Shibuya honey toast is a decadent dessert that originated in Shibuya, Tokyo. It’s a giant cube of bread that is hollowed out and filled with cubes of toasted bread, butter, honey, ice cream, whipped cream, and fruits. It’s meant to be shared with friends or family, as it’s very rich and filling. It’s a fun and delicious way to enjoy bread.
Mango pancake is a popular dessert in Hong Kong that consists of thin crepes filled with whipped cream and fresh mango slices. They are light and refreshing, and easy to make at home. You can use store-bought crepes or make your own with eggs, milk, flour, and oil. The whipped cream can be flavored with vanilla or mango extract for extra flavor.
Mochi donuts are chewy and delicious donuts that are made with glutinous rice flour instead of wheat flour. They have a crispy crust and a soft interior that is similar to mochi. They can be glazed with different flavors, such as chocolate, matcha, strawberry, or lemon. They are best eaten fresh and warm.
Coconut buns are soft and fluffy buns that are filled with a sweet coconut mixture. They are popular in Chinese bakeries and dim sum restaurants. They are easy to make with yeast dough that is enriched with butter, milk, eggs, and sugar. The filling is made with shredded coconut, butter, sugar, milk powder, and custard powder. They are baked until golden and fragrant.
Vietnamese mooncakes are round pastries that are eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam. They have a thin crust and a rich filling that can be made with various ingredients, such as mung bean paste, lotus seed paste, egg yolk, nuts, dried fruits, or meat. They are often decorated with intricate patterns or symbols on the surface.
Hotteok are Korean sweet pancakes that are stuffed with a brown sugar and nut filling. They are a popular street food that can be found in markets and stalls. They are made with a yeast dough that is flattened and filled with a mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, walnuts, and sesame seeds. They are cooked on a griddle until golden and crispy, and the filling melts into a gooey syrup.
Jalebi is a crispy and syrupy dessert that is popular in India and other parts of South Asia. It is made with a fermented batter of flour and yogurt that is piped into hot oil and fried into spiral shapes. Then, it is soaked in a sugar syrup flavored with saffron, cardamom, and rose water. It is best enjoyed warm and fresh.
Chinese almond cookies are crunchy and buttery cookies that are studded with whole almonds. They are easy to make with almond flour, butter, sugar, eggs, baking soda, and salt. They are perfect for Chinese New Year or any occasion. You can also dip them in chocolate for extra decadence.
Yaksik is a traditional Korean dessert that is made with sweet rice, dried fruits, and nuts. It is cooked with brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey for a rich and sticky texture. It is often served during Lunar New Year or other celebrations. You can cut it into bite-sized pieces or enjoy it as a whole cake.
Dalgona candy is a Korean street food that is also known as honeycomb toffee. It is made with sugar, baking soda, and corn syrup that are cooked until caramelized and then aerated with baking soda. It forms a crunchy and airy candy that melts in your mouth. You can also shape it into different forms or add nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
Japanese cheesecake is a light and fluffy cake that is also known as cotton cheesecake. It is made with cream cheese, eggs, milk, sugar, flour, and cornstarch. It is baked in a water bath to create a moist and smooth texture. It has a subtle tanginess and sweetness that pairs well with whipped cream or fresh fruits.
Sapin-sapin is a colorful and layered dessert that originates from the Philippines. It is made with glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, and flavorings such as ube, jackfruit, and pandan. It is steamed in a round pan and sprinkled with toasted coconut flakes. It is sliced into wedges and served with latik, a caramelized coconut sauce.
Gulab jamun is a soft and spongy dessert that is soaked in a sweet syrup. It is made with milk solids, flour, baking powder, and ghee that are kneaded into a dough and shaped into balls. They are deep-fried until golden and then immersed in a syrup flavored with cardamom, rose water, and saffron. They are delicious hot or cold.
Klepon are Indonesian rice cakes that are filled with palm sugar and coated with grated coconut. They are made with glutinous rice flour, pandan juice, water, palm sugar, and coconut. They are boiled until they float to the surface and then drained and rolled in coconut. They have a chewy texture and a gooey center that bursts in your mouth.
Putu ayu are steamed cakes that are popular in Indonesia. They are made with eggs, sugar, coconut milk, flour, baking powder, pandan paste, and salt. They are steamed in small molds that have grated coconut at the bottom. They have a green color from the pandan and a soft and moist texture. They are often topped with melted palm sugar or condensed milk.
Banh chuoi hap is a Vietnamese steamed banana cake that is made with ripe bananas, bread slices, coconut milk, sugar, tapioca starch, and salt. It is steamed in a loaf pan until firm and custardy. It has a sweet and fragrant flavor and a creamy texture. It can be served warm or chilled with toasted sesame seeds or peanuts.
Ingredients
- Fried Bananas
- Mango Sticky Rice
- Mango Kulfi
- Mochi Ice Cream
- Vietnamese Fried Sesame Balls With Sweet Mung Bean Filling (Bánh Cam | Bánh Rán)
- Homemade Chinese Doughnuts
- Matcha Swiss Roll (Roll Cake)
- Taiyaki
- Eight Treasure Rice Pudding (BA Bao Fan)
- Shibuya Honey Toast
- Hong Kong Style Mango Pancake (芒果班戟)
- The Best Mochi Donuts
- Baked Coconut Buns (椰絲包)
- Vietnamese Mooncakes (Banh Trung Thu Nhan Thap Cam)
- Hotteok (Korean Sweet Pancakes)
- Jalebi Recipe
- Chinese Almond Cookies (杏仁餅)
- Yasik (Korean Sweet Rice Cake With Dried Fruits and Nuts)
- Dalgona Candy (Korean Honeycomb Toffee)
- Easy Japanese Cheesecake
- How to Make Special Sapin-Sapin
- Easy Gulab Jamun
- Klepon - Indonesian Sweet Rice Cakes (Onde Onde)
- Putu Ayu (Steamed Pandan Coconut Cake)
- Vietnamese Steamed Banana Cake (Banh Chuoi Hap)
Instructions
- Select your favorite Asian dessert recipe.
- Gather all the necessary ingredients.
- Embark on a flavorful journey with a delicious Asian dessert!
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