Dessert Recipes

Dessert

Steamed Pears with Rock Sugar

A comforting Chinese dessert where tender pears are steamed with sweet rock sugar and plump goji berries. The natural sweetness of the fruit melds with the caramel notes of the sugar, creating a silky, soothing treat perfect for cool evenings.

30 min

Dessert

Mugwort Rice Balls (Qingtuan)

These soft, chewy green rice balls are a beloved Chinese springtime treat. The vibrant green color comes from fresh mugwort, which gives the dough a subtle earthy flavor. Filled with sweet red bean paste and steamed until tender, they're perfect for celebrating the arrival of spring.

45 min

Dessert

Red Sugar Jujube Cake

A soft, moist Chinese cake naturally sweetened with red sugar and studded with chewy jujube dates. This traditional treat has a subtle caramel flavor and tender crumb.

1h 0m

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Apple Starburst Yogurt Bowl

Transform everyday apples into a showstopping edible display with this playful yogurt bowl. Paper-thin apple rings fan out in an explosive starburst pattern over silky yogurt, finished with a golden honey drizzle and a pop of crunchy sprinkles. It works beautifully as a quick breakfast or a light, whimsical dessert.

15 min

Dessert

Golden Vanilla Bread Pudding

Transform slightly stale bread into a luscious dessert soaked in spiced custard and baked until caramelized and tender.

50 min

Dessert

Sweet Date and Pine Nut Rice Balls

Pillowy glutinous rice balls with a silky texture, featuring a sweet date and nut filling. A beloved Chinese New Year treat that transitions beautifully to year-round enjoyment.

45 min

Dessert

Festive Colored Rice Balls in Sweet Rice Wine

Tender, chewy glutinous rice balls swimming in a lightly sweetened fermented rice wine broth. Natural colors from purple sweet potato, cocoa, and green tea make these little spheres beautifully festive.

35 min

Dessert

Water Chestnut and Red Bean Cake

A beloved Cantonese steamed dessert featuring a soft, slightly springy rice flour base loaded with sweet red beans and crisp water chestnut pieces. This delicate dim sum classic steams up tender and chewy.

50 min

Dessert

Speedy Sweet Rice Balls from Frozen

Skip the thaw and go straight from freezer to bowl with these two foolproof methods for warming up chewy glutinous rice balls.

7 min

Dessert

Matcha-Strawberry Marshmallow Crunch

Buttery no-bake squares blending earthy green tea marshmallow with tart berries, crisp biscuits, and cookie chunks.

25 min

Dessert

Golden Caramel Rice Cakes

Chewy rice cakes are pan-fried in a rich, amber sugar syrup, scrambled with egg for richness, and topped with nutty sesame and fragrant osmanthus. This Chinese street-food classic strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory.

20 min