sweet Recipes
286 delicious sweet recipes from around the world
Sikhye (Korean Sweet Rice Punch)
A traditional Korean sweet beverage made from malted barley and cooked rice, known for its refreshing sweetness and the delightful texture of floating rice grains. It's often enjoyed as a dessert drink or a digestive aid.
Sweet Lassi
A classic Punjabi refreshment, this sweet lassi is a thick, creamy, and frothy yogurt-based drink, delicately flavored with sugar and cardamom. Perfect for cooling down on a warm day or complementing spicy meals.
Taho
A beloved Filipino silken tofu dessert, traditionally served warm with chewy sago pearls and a sweet brown sugar syrup (arnibal). It's a popular breakfast or mid-day snack, often sold by street vendors.
Taiyaki (Japanese Fish-Shaped Cake)
A beloved Japanese street food, Taiyaki are delightful fish-shaped cakes with a crispy exterior and a sweet filling, traditionally made with anko (red bean paste).
Tang Yuan (Black Sesame Filled Glutinous Rice Balls)
Chewy, tender glutinous rice dumplings filled with a rich, sweet black sesame paste. Traditionally enjoyed during the Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi) and Lantern Festival (Yuan Xiao Jie), symbolizing family reunion and completeness.
Tel Kadayıf
Tel Kadayıf is a classic Turkish dessert made from fine, shredded wheat dough (kadaif) layered with rich clotted cream (kaymak) and baked until golden and crispy, then drenched in a sweet sugar syrup and garnished with pistachios. It's a luxurious dessert often associated with special occasions and palace cuisine.
Thong Yip (Golden Flower Drops)
Thong Yip are delicate, auspicious Thai flower-shaped sweets made from rich duck egg yolks and a sweet sugar syrup. They are traditionally served during special ceremonies and celebrations, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.
Tub Tim Grob (Thai Red Rubies)
A classic Thai dessert featuring chewy, jewel-like 'red rubies' (water chestnuts coated in tapioca starch) suspended in a sweet, creamy coconut milk broth, served over crushed ice. It's wonderfully refreshing and visually appealing.
Tulumba (Turkish Syrup Fingers)
Tulumba are delightful, crispy fried dough pastries shaped into ridged fingers and then generously soaked in a sweet, fragrant syrup. Traditionally enjoyed during festivals and celebrations, these treats offer a wonderful contrast of textures and flavors.
Turon (Filipino Banana Spring Rolls)
Turon is a popular Filipino street food snack made from thinly sliced bananas and jackfruit, wrapped in a spring roll wrapper, and deep-fried until golden and crispy. It's often coated in caramelized sugar for an extra sweet and delicious treat.
Ube Halaya (Filipino Purple Yam Jam)
A classic Filipino delicacy, Ube Halaya is a rich, creamy, and vibrantly purple jam made from boiled and mashed purple yams, sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, and butter. It's a staple dessert and a versatile ingredient used in many Filipino sweets.
Yaksik (Korean Sweet Rice)
Yaksik, also known as Yakbap, is a traditional Korean sweet rice dessert made with glutinous rice, nuts, dried fruits, and a sweet syrup. It's often enjoyed during holidays and special occasions.
Yangnyeom Chicken
Korean spicy fried chicken - crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and spicy gochujang-based sauce. This dish is known for its addictive sweet, spicy, and savory flavor profile with a satisfyingly crunchy texture.
Yu Xiang Qie Zi (Sichuan Fish-Fragrant Eggplant)
A classic Sichuan dish featuring tender, silky Chinese eggplants coated in a vibrant, complex sauce that balances spicy, sour, and sweet flavors. Despite its name, 'fish-fragrant' refers to a traditional flavor profile used in Sichuan cuisine, not the presence of fish.
Agua de Panela
A simple, traditional Colombian beverage made by dissolving panela (unrefined whole cane sugar) in water. It can be enjoyed hot as a comforting drink or chilled as a refreshing thirst-quencher.
Alfajores
Argentine dulce de leche sandwich cookies - tender, melt-in-your-mouth cornstarch cookies filled with rich caramel and coated in coconut. A quintessential treat for 'merienda' (afternoon tea).
Alfajores Peruanos
Delicate, crumbly Peruvian cookies made with a tender dough, sandwiched together with rich dulce de leche (manjar blanco), and dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a sweet treat.
Almojábanas
Sweet and cheesy Colombian cheese corn bread rolls, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Arepa Boyacense
A traditional sweet corn and wheat flour arepa from the Boyacá region of Colombia, filled with creamy cuajada cheese and sweetened with panela.
Arequipe (Colombian Dulce de Leche)
Arequipe is the Colombian version of dulce de leche, a rich, creamy, and intensely sweet caramelized milk spread. It's a staple in Colombian desserts and enjoyed on its own.
Arroz con Coco (Colombian Coconut Rice)
A beloved Colombian side dish from the Caribbean coast, this Arroz con Coco is a delightful balance of sweet and savory, with tender rice infused with the rich flavor of coconut milk.
Arroz con Coco Venezolano
A sweet and fragrant Venezuelan coconut rice, often served as a side dish, especially in coastal regions. It's simple to make and highlights the tropical flavors of coconut.
Arroz con Leche
A classic Mexican comfort dessert, Arroz con Leche is a creamy and sweet rice pudding infused with the warm aroma of cinnamon. It can be enjoyed warm or chilled.
Arroz con Leche Peruano
A rich and creamy Peruvian rice pudding, infused with the warm spice of cinnamon and studded with plump raisins. This classic dessert is often served as a sweet counterpoint to mazamorra morada.