Sweets & Desserts

Hong Kong Egg Tarts Hong Kong egg tarts are a true bakery classic. With their flaky crusts and silky custard centres, these pastries are a staple at dim sum tables and cha chaan tengs (Hong Kong-style cafés). Making traditional pastry from scratch can take hours of laminating butter and dough. Fortunately, you can achieve that crisp, multi-layered bite at home …

Chè Thưng (Mung Bean & Coconut Medley Soup) A Bountiful Southern Vietnamese Dessert If you’re looking to explore the comforting world of Vietnamese desserts, Chè Thưng (Mung Bean & Coconut Medley Soup) is a beautiful place to start. This traditional Southern Vietnamese sweet soup is known for its rich, creamy base and its delightful mix of textures. What makes Chè …

Vietnamese Glutinous Rice Balls in Ginger Syrup (Chè Trôi Nước) Vietnamese Glutinous Rice Balls in Ginger Syrup, or Chè Trôi Nước, is one of Vietnam’s most beloved traditional desserts. It features soft, chewy glutinous rice dumplings filled with creamy mung bean, gently simmered in warm ginger syrup and finished with silky coconut sauce. Comforting, fragrant, and beautifully balanced, this dessert …

Vietnamese Three-Colour Dessert (Chè Ba Màu) If you love Asian desserts with chewy jellies, soft beans, and creamy coconut, this luscious Vietnamese Three-Colour Dessert (Chè Ba Màu) needs to be on your list. Traditionally, this dessert is served in a tall glass with three vibrant layers of red beans, yellow mung beans, and green pandan jelly. It is then finished …

Pumpkin Crème Brûlée (Kem Cháy Bí Đỏ) Embrace the Flavours of Autumn with Our Decadent Pumpkin Crème Brûlée As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing quite like a dessert that captures the comforting essence of fall. We’re thrilled to share our recipe for decadent Pumpkin Crème Brûlée – a truly luxurious treat that will elevate …

Mango Sago with Coconut Jelly (Chè Xoài Thạch Dừa) Mango Sago is a refreshing and creamy dessert that has captured the hearts of food lovers across Asia. Made with a combination of sweet mangoes, chewy tapioca pearls, silky coconut milk, and sometimes coconut jelly, this cool treat is the perfect balance of textures and flavours. Its vibrant colours and tropical …

Vietnamese Fruit Cocktail (Chè Thái) If you’re looking for a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is refreshing, look no further than Chè Thái, a vibrant Vietnamese fruit cocktail. It brings together tropical fruit, colourful jellies, creamy coconut milk, and red rubies that glisten like pomegranate seeds. Serve it over crushed ice for a cool, refreshing dessert on a warm …

Pumpkin Crème Caramel (Bánh Flan Bí Đỏ) Pumpkin Crème Caramel, also known as Pumpkin Flan, is the ultimate autumn dessert that combines the creamy texture of classic flan with the warm, aromatic spices of fall. This dessert is perfect for those who love pumpkin spice and want to indulge in something both elegant and comforting. Each bite of this silky …

Vietnamese Green Tea Crème Caramel (Matcha Flan) Matcha Flan (Bánh Flan Trà Xanh), a twist on the classic Vietnamese Crème Caramel (Bánh Flan), combines the smooth, custard-like texture of flan with the earthy, slightly bittersweet flavour of matcha green tea. This dessert balances the creamy richness of traditional flan with the unique aroma and vibrant colour of matcha, offering a …

Crème Brûlée (Kem Cháy) Crème Brûlée, a timeless and sophisticated dessert, has a rich and intriguing history that spans several countries and centuries. The name itself is French, meaning “burnt cream,” and it refers to the signature caramelized sugar crust that tops the delicate custard. The earliest known reference to a dish resembling Crème Brûlée dates back to the late …

Vietnamese Crème Caramel (Bánh Flan) Many people believe that flan belongs to French cuisine and originated in France, but in reality, its roots date back to ancient times, specifically the Roman Empire. This light, cloud-like dessert that melts in your mouth was brought to Europe by the Romans during their conquests. Originally, flan came in both savoury and sweet varieties, …