18 Asian Dessert Recipes That'll Take You From Istanbul to Tokyo
18 Asian Dessert Recipes That'll Take You From Istanbul to Tokyo
Grab your passport because we've got some mooncakes and halo-halo to eat! From Istanbul to Tokyo, you can find such a diverse range of Asian desserts that you could literally try a new treat every day (our goal in life, TBH). These delicious (and super-easy!) dessert recipes are just a sample of all the complex flavors of Asia. Whether you're celebrating the Lunar New Year with some tang yuan, Diwali with a batch of coconut burfi brownies, or simply just want to add a new cookie recipe to your rotation, all of these desserts are sure to sweeten any day.
Speaking of cookies, we will never say no to a plate of these tahini cookies (which are kind of like the grown-up version of a peanut butter cookie). What is tahini, you ask? It's a ground sesame seed paste that has both savory and sweet uses and is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine. Spoiler: It's essentially liquid gold, and we love it on pretty much everything. It adds a complex nuttiness to cookies, is great slathered on toast, or made into rich, fudgy halva. It's also super-delicious swirled onto brownies.
On a hot day, there's no better way to cool off with a mango lassi. Creamy, rich sinh tố bơ is another favorite go-to hot weather treat that originates in Vietnam. The special ingredient? Avocado! The nuttiness of the avocados mixed with condensed milk is a combo that's really hard to beat. Treat yourself to one after a bánh mì, and you'll be so glad you did.
Come along on a flavor trip around Asia to eat plenty of halo-halo, baklava, and mooncakes. Best of all? These sweet Asian desserts are easy to make too.
