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Top-down view of assorted Asian Desserts including mochi, mango jelly, and rice sweets, styled with pink florals and pastel ceramics on a light wood background.

Asian Desserts: 13 Sweet Recipes Across the Continent

Explore 13 beloved Asian desserts from Japan to India and beyond. These recipes are easy, beginner-friendly, and perfect for busy home cooks
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Asian Cuisine, Breakfast, Dessert, Desserts & Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 dessert
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Mochi (Japan)
  • Mango Sticky Rice (Thailand)
  • Gulab Jamun (India)"
  • Halo-Halo (Philippines)
  • Tang Yuan (China)
  • Khanom Chan (Thailand)
  • Dadar Gulung (Indonesia)
  • Bánh Flan (Vietnam)
  • Black Sesame Soup (China)
  • Yaksik (Korea)
  • Kuih Lapis (Malaysia)
  • Egg Tarts (Hong Kong)
  • Sticky Rice Balls with Coconut (Sri Lanka)

Instructions
 

  • Choose a dessert from the list based on your taste or curiosity.
  • Most desserts require simple techniques like steaming, chilling, or frying.
  • Gather ingredients like glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, or sweet syrups.
  • Follow each recipe with joy—most can be made in under 45 minutes.

Notes

These desserts are lighter and often dairy-free or gluten-free by nature.
Perfect for family cooking, beginner bakers, or festive moments.
Start with mango sticky rice or mochi if you're new to Asian sweets.
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