List of Chinese desserts

List of Chinese Desserts

Chinese desserts, often referred to as Tian Pin, are a significant part of Chinese cuisine. They are traditionally enjoyed at the end of a meal and are known for their unique flavors, textures, and ingredients. This article provides a comprehensive list of Chinese desserts.

Traditional Chinese Desserts[edit]

1. Mooncake: A traditional Chinese pastry typically consumed during the Mid-Autumn Festival. It is usually round and filled with various ingredients such as lotus seed paste and salted egg yolks.

2. Tangyuan: Small, round dumplings made from glutinous rice flour. They are often filled with sweet ingredients like black sesame or red bean paste and served in a sweet soup.

3. Nian Gao: Also known as Chinese New Year cake, it is a sticky and sweet rice cake consumed during the Chinese New Year.

4. Bingtanghulu: A traditional Chinese snack made of candied fruit skewered on bamboo sticks.

5. Douhua: A soft tofu dessert often served with a sweet ginger syrup.

6. Egg Tart: A type of custard tart with a flaky pastry crust, commonly found in Hong Kong and Macau.

7. Red Bean Soup: A sweet soup made from azuki beans and often served with glutinous rice balls.

8. Sweet Lotus Root with Sticky Rice: A dessert made by stuffing lotus roots with glutinous rice and sweetened with syrup.

9. Dragon's Beard Candy: A form of spun sugar traditionally made in China.

10. Osmanthus Jelly: A refreshing jelly dessert infused with the floral aroma of osmanthus flowers.

Modern Chinese Desserts[edit]

In addition to traditional desserts, modern Chinese desserts have also gained popularity. These include:

1. Mango Pudding: A popular dessert in Hong Kong, it is a sweet, rich mango-flavored pudding.

2. Egg Waffle: A popular street snack in Hong Kong, it is a waffle with egg-shaped cells.

3. Bubble Tea: Originating from Taiwan, this is a tea-based drink with chewy tapioca balls.

4. Grass Jelly: A jelly-like dessert made from the Platostoma palustre plant, often served with fruits or in drinks.

5. Snow Skin Mooncake: A non-baked mooncake with a soft, chewy skin, often filled with modern flavors like chocolate or durian.