Steamed Rice Cake (Zheng Zheng Gao)
Steamed Rice Cake is a traditional Chinese pastry, soft and sweet, symbolizing progress and prosperity. Easy to make, perfect as a dessert or snack.
Jiuniang Tangyuan (Fermented Rice Wine Dumplings)
Soft glutinous rice balls in sweet fermented rice wine, fragrant and warming — the perfect winter dessert.
Deep-Fried Milk Fan (Rushan)
A Yunnan specialty made from cow's milk, fried until golden and crispy, with rich milky aroma, sprinkled with sugar – a classic sweet snack for all ages.
Imperial Court Cheese (Gongting Nailao)
Originating from the Qing imperial court, this delicate, silky pudding harmonizes milk and fermented rice wine aromas—a classic summer refreshment.
Lai Tangyuan (Glutinous Rice Balls in Brown Sugar and Fermented Rice Soup)
Lai Tangyuan is a traditional Sichuan snack, soft and chewy, sweetened with brown sugar and fermented rice, warming and delicious, leaving a lasting impression.
San Da Pao (Three Hits)
A traditional Sichuan snack: glutinous rice balls coated in savory soybean flour and drizzled with brown sugar syrup. Soft, chewy, and fun with three thuds.
孝感麻糖
A traditional snack from Xiaogan, Hubei, made with crispy sesame seeds and thick maltose syrup. Sweet but not greasy, crunchy and delicious.
Peanut Soup (Fujian Sweet Soup)
A warm, silky peanut soup – a beloved Fujian dessert with rich peanut aroma, meltingly soft peanuts in sweet syrup, comforting and satisfying.
Taro Paste
Silky smooth and sweet, this traditional Chinese dessert is a must-have at banquets, evoking nostalgic home flavors.
Xi'an Zheng Gao (Steamed Glutinous Rice with Dates)
A traditional Shaanxi dessert made by layering glutinous rice and red dates, slow-steamed until soft, sticky, and richly fragrant with date aroma.
三不沾
San Bu Zhan, a court dessert from the Qing Dynasty, known for its unique texture that doesn't stick to the plate, chopsticks, or teeth. Golden, sweet, and soft, it's an unforgettable treat.
Chaozhou Preserved Fruit (Teochew Liangguo)
A traditional Teochew preserved fruit snack, salted and sugared fresh fruits yielding a sweet-tangy flavor that awakens the palate, perfect as a teatime treat.
Beijing Eight Pastries (Jingba Jian)
Jingba Jian is a classic Beijing palace pastry, featuring eight elegant shapes and fillings. Buttery, crispy, and sweet, it symbolizes good fortune and is a prized gift for festivals.
Shili Ginkgo
A classic Confucian dessert featuring tender ginkgo nuts in a sweet osmanthus-infused syrup. Delicate and soothing, it's a timeless delicacy from Qufu.
Chaozhou Song Guo (Fluffy Rice Cake)
A traditional Chaoshan steamed cake, soft and lightly sweet with a subtle rice aroma, ideal as a tea snack or breakfast.
Honey-Glazed Golden Dates (Stuffed Dates with Glutinous Rice)
Soft, chewy, and sweet – these stuffed dates are a traditional Chinese dessert symbolizing wealth, often served at banquets.
Chaozhou Sweet Glazed Yam (Gong Shao)
A classic Chaozhou dessert where tender yam pieces are coated in a thick, sweet syrup infused with osmanthus and citrus. Perfect hot or cold as a banquet finale.
Cream Puff Balls (Nai You Zha Gao)
Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, these traditional Beijing cream puff balls are a nostalgic treat. Bursting with buttery sweetness, they are simple yet satisfyingly delicious.
Chaozhou Sugar-crusted Pumpkin
Crispy golden pumpkin strips coated in delicate sugar frost, this traditional Chaozhou dessert is sweet yet not cloying, perfect for tea time.
Chaozhou Sugared Sweet Potatoes
A classic Chaoshan dessert featuring crispy fried sweet potatoes coated in a snowy sugar frosting, sweet and crunchy.