Desserts

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Japanese Jelly Dessert (Awayuki)

A deliciously light, low-calorie jelly dessert. more
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Indonesian Spice Layer Cake (Spekkoek)

Get the recipe for this Indonesian "thousand-layer cake" often served with coffee or tea. more
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Haupia

Try this recipe for haupia, a coconut pudding that's a staple desert at every Hawaiian luau. more
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Guinataan with Jackfruit

A Filipino harvest dessert of jackfruit meat, tapioca, bananas, yams, and taro in a creamy coconut milk sauce. more

Durian Ice Cream

The sweet flavor and thick texture of durian makes it perfect for ice cream or blended milk shakes. more
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Badam Kheer (Creamed Almonds)

A sweet milky dessert/drink that combines the mild nutty flavor of almonds, and the aroma of saffron and cardamom. more
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Condensed Milk Fudge (Perhas)

Not half as sweet as Western-style fudge, but rich and satisfying. more
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Coconut Jelly

A favorite in Burma, where it is called kyauk kyaw (pronounced chow chaw). more
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Chinese Toffee Bananas

With its candy glaze, crunchy fritter batter, and sweet banana taste, kids of all ages will love this dessert. more

Chinese-Style Honey Soy Walnuts

A handful of these for snack or dessert may not be enough. more