dessert Recipes
424 delicious dessert recipes from around the world
Chè Chuối (Vietnamese Banana Coconut Sweet Soup)
A comforting and creamy Vietnamese dessert soup featuring tender slices of ripe banana simmered in rich coconut milk, sweetened and thickened with small tapioca pearls. Best served warm.
Chè Đậu Xanh (Vietnamese Mung Bean Sweet Soup)
A comforting and creamy Vietnamese sweet soup made from tender mung beans simmered with fragrant pandan leaves and enriched with coconut milk. This dessert can be enjoyed warm or chilled.
Chè Hạt Sen (Vietnamese Lotus Seed Sweet Soup)
A delicate and elegant Vietnamese dessert soup featuring tender lotus seeds simmered in a clear, lightly sweetened syrup with the subtle fruitiness of longan and the fragrant aroma of pandan leaves. This chè is perfect served warm or chilled.
Chè Trôi Nước (Vietnamese Floating Rice Balls)
Chè Trôi Nước are delightful, chewy glutinous rice balls with a sweet mung bean filling, gently simmered in a fragrant ginger-infused syrup and finished with creamy coconut milk. This dessert is a traditional and comforting treat, often enjoyed during special occasions like Tết (Vietnamese New Year).
Dadar Gulung (Indonesian Green Crepes with Coconut Filling)
Dadar Gulung are delicate, emerald-green crepes made with pandan extract, filled with a sweet, fragrant mixture of grated coconut and palm sugar. These delightful rolls are a popular traditional snack, perfect for any time of day.
Daifuku (Japanese Mochi)
Daifuku are soft, chewy Japanese mochi (rice cakes) filled with sweet red bean paste (anko). This classic wagashi (traditional Japanese confectionery) is a delightful treat.
Daifuku Mochi
Soft, chewy, and slightly sweet Japanese rice cakes (mochi) generously filled with a sweet red bean paste (anko). A traditional treat for Japanese New Year and a delightful dessert any time of year.
Dalgona (Korean Honeycomb Toffee)
A popular Korean sugar candy, also known as honeycomb toffee, famous for its pressed shapes and its prominent role in the TV series 'Squid Game'. This recipe details how to make it at home.
Dodol
A rich, sticky, toffee-like sweet confection, traditionally prepared for Hari Raya celebrations. It requires significant patience and constant attention.
Dorayaki
Dorayaki are traditional Japanese sweet pancakes, typically filled with a sweet red bean paste (anko). This recipe yields fluffy, golden-brown pancakes that are perfect for a snack or dessert. Doraemon's favorite!
Dou Hua (Silken Tofu Pudding)
A delicate and comforting Chinese street snack, Dou Hua features incredibly silky smooth tofu served warm in a fragrant ginger-infused brown sugar syrup. Its gentle texture and subtly sweet flavor make it a perfect light dessert or snack.
Es Buah
Es Buah, meaning 'fruit ice' in Indonesian, is a popular and incredibly refreshing dessert or beverage. It features a delightful medley of fresh fruits, generously topped with shaved ice, and then drizzled with sweetened condensed milk, creamy coconut milk, and a touch of sweet palm sugar syrup. It's a perfect treat for hot weather.
Es Campur (Indonesian Mixed Ice)
Es Campur is a popular Indonesian dessert drink, a delightful medley of shaved ice, sweet jellies, fruits, and creamy syrups. It's a refreshing and customizable treat perfect for hot weather.
Faloodeh (Persian Frozen Vermicelli Dessert)
Faloodeh is a traditional Persian frozen dessert made from thin vermicelli noodles soaked in a sweet, rose water-infused syrup. It's a refreshing and ancient treat, particularly popular in the city of Shiraz.
Filipino Leche Flan
A rich, dense, and velvety caramel custard, considered an essential dessert for any Filipino celebration or fiesta. This version focuses on achieving a smooth texture and deep caramel flavor.
Foi Thong (Thai Golden Threads)
Foi Thong, meaning 'golden threads' in Thai, is an exquisite dessert with Portuguese origins, adapted into Thai royal cuisine. It consists of delicate strands of sweetened egg yolk, simmered in a fragrant sugar syrup, creating a beautiful and delicious treat.
Gajar Ka Halwa (Indian Carrot Fudge)
A rich and decadent Indian dessert made from grated carrots slow-cooked in milk and ghee with sugar, cardamom, and nuts. Traditionally enjoyed during winter celebrations, this 'carrot fudge' is a comforting and flavorful treat.
Getuk
Getuk is a traditional Indonesian sweet snack made from mashed cassava, sweetened with sugar, and coated in grated coconut. It's a simple yet delicious treat, often enjoyed as a dessert or snack.
Ginataang Bilo-Bilo
A comforting and sweet Filipino dessert soup made with glutinous rice balls (bilo-bilo), coconut milk, root vegetables, and fruits. It's a popular treat, especially during festive occasions.
Goreng Pisang (Malaysian Fried Bananas)
Authentic Malaysian Goreng Pisang, featuring sweet bananas coated in a light, crispy turmeric-infused batter and deep-fried to a perfect golden-brown. A beloved street food snack.
Gulab Jamun
Soft, melt-in-your-mouth khoya (milk solids) dumplings, deep-fried to a golden brown and then soaked in a fragrant rose and cardamom-infused sugar syrup. A beloved Indian dessert perfect for celebrations.
Halo-Halo
Halo-Halo, meaning 'mix-mix' in Tagalog, is a beloved Filipino shaved ice dessert. It's a vibrant and refreshing concoction featuring a delightful medley of sweet ingredients, crushed ice, and creamy toppings, perfect for beating the summer heat.
Hobak Juk (Korean Pumpkin Porridge)
Hobak Juk is a sweet, comforting, and nourishing Korean porridge made from kabocha squash and glutinous rice flour. It's often enjoyed as a light meal, a dessert, or a restorative dish, especially when feeling unwell. The addition of chewy rice balls (sae-alshim) adds a delightful texture.
Hong Dou Tang (Sweet Red Bean Soup)
A comforting and traditional Chinese sweet soup made from slow-cooked adzuki beans, sweetened with rock sugar, and infused with the subtle citrus aroma of dried tangerine peel. This soup can be enjoyed warm as a soothing dessert or chilled for a refreshing treat.