#dessert

60 recipes total

Bingfen
Chinese
Easy

Bingfen

Bingfen is a popular summer dessert from Sichuan, with a refreshing icy texture served with brown sugar syrup and assorted toppings, cool and satisfying.

30 min 28
Jiuniang Tangyuan (Fermented Rice Wine Dumplings)
Chinese
Easy

Jiuniang Tangyuan (Fermented Rice Wine Dumplings)

Soft glutinous rice balls in sweet fermented rice wine, fragrant and warming — the perfect winter dessert.

20 min 25
Deep-Fried Milk Fan (Rushan)
Chinese
Easy

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.

15 min 25
Imperial Court Cheese (Gongting Nailao)
Chinese
Easy

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.

20 min 24
San Da Pao (Three Hits)
Chinese
Easy

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.

45 min 15
孝感麻糖
Chinese

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.

40 min 26
Peanut Soup (Fujian Sweet Soup)
Chinese

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.

60 min 10
Wenxi Honey Cake
Chinese

Wenxi Honey Cake

A traditional pastry from Shanxi, coated in sesame and filled with honey, crispy and sweet, melts in your mouth, perfect for festive occasions.

60 min 7
Xi'an Zheng Gao (Steamed Glutinous Rice with Dates)
Chinese

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.

180 min 19
Chaozhou Peanut Candy (Dou Fang)
Chinese
Easy

Chaozhou Peanut Candy (Dou Fang)

A traditional Chaozhou sweet snack combining peanuts and maltose syrup into crunchy squares, bursting with nutty aroma and sweetness.

30 min 21
三不沾
Chinese

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.

30 min 20
Chaozhou Preserved Fruit (Teochew Liangguo)
Chinese
Easy

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.

30 min 18
Beijing Eight Pastries (Jingba Jian)
Chinese

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.

90 min 20
Shili Ginkgo
Chinese

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.

40 min 19
Chaozhou Song Guo (Fluffy Rice Cake)
Chinese

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.

45 min 18
Chaozhou Steamed Rice Cake
Chinese

Chaozhou Steamed Rice Cake

A traditional Chaozhou rice cake, soft and sweet, with a naturally cracked top like a flower, symbolizing prosperity.

35 min 18
Honey-Glazed Golden Dates (Stuffed Dates with Glutinous Rice)
Chinese

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.

45 min 19
Chaozhou Sweet Glazed Yam (Gong Shao)
Chinese

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.

45 min 21
Chaozhou Sugared Sweet Potatoes
Chinese

Chaozhou Sugared Sweet Potatoes

A classic Chaoshan dessert featuring crispy fried sweet potatoes coated in a snowy sugar frosting, sweet and crunchy.

30 min 20
潮州反沙芋
Chinese

潮州反沙芋

Crispy outside and tender inside, perfectly sweet. Chaoshan-style sugared taro, with icing sugar crystal coating each fry, creating a delicate sandy texture that melts in your mouth.

30 min 24