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    Easy & Delicious Asian Dessert Recipes

    Dessert is loved in every culture, and Asian culture is no different. If you like sweet treats that span continents, this is the category for you!

    From Cardamom Cinnamon Rolls to Castalla Pancakes (Japanese Souffle Pancakes) to Taiwanese-Style Milk Tea (Boba, Bubble Tea) browse dozens of incredible dessert recipes that are sure to make an impression all with detailed step-by-step directions.

    Taiwanese brown sugar cake in a wood tray and a small plate of brown sugar in a small plate on the side.

    Taiwanese Brown Sugar Cake (黑糖糕)

    Taiwanese milk butter bun with crumb topping.

    Taiwanese Milk Butter Buns (奶酥麵包)

    Ma Lai Gao (Chinese Dim Sum Cake)

    The cut side of matcha chiffon cake with black sesame whipped cream.

    Matcha Chiffon Cake with Black Sesame Cream

    Best Taro Balls and Sweet Potato balls (芋圓/地瓜圓)

    snowflake crisp pile on a marble board.

    Snowflake Crisp (Milk Nougat Bites)

    4 black sesame tang yuan in a dark blue bowl.

    Tang Yuan with Black Sesame Filling

    castella pancake in a black skillet top with a piece of butter. cups, plates, coffee maker, fork, knife, sifter and plates on the side.

    Quick and Simple Castella Pancake (Baked Japanese Soufflé Pancake)

    two cardamom cinnamon buns with forks on the plates and the rest in the basket.

    Healthier Cardamom Cinnamon Rolls

    two cups of taro sage with a gold spoon.

    Taro Sago (tapioca) with coconut milk (芋頭西米露)

    strawberry pineapple buns with cream cheese filling on a cooling rack.

    Strawberry and Cream Cheese Pineapple bun (Melonpan/Bolo bao)

    brown sugar milk tea.

    How to Make Taiwanese Style Milk Tea (For Boba, Bubble Tea)

    whole orange cranberry muffin.

    Whole Orange Greek Yogurt Muffin with Cranberry

    hedgehog black sesame steamed buns.

    Hedgehog Black Sesame Bun (Zhi Ma Bao) - Cute, Yummy and Healthy!

    Cut side of custard bun with pearl sugar.

    Baked Custard Bun (Cream Pan) - Asian Bakery Style

    mini sponge cake sandwiches in a cookie tin.

    Taiwanese Macaron - Mini Sponge Cake/Cookie Sandwich with Butter Cream

    a bowl of uncooked brown sugar boba.

    3 Ingredient Easy Homemade Boba Pearl

    almond puff pastry cookies in a baking tray with a wood bowl. plant and a grey cup.

    Quick and Easy Puff Pastry Almond Cookies

    A scone in a small plate with jam on top.

    Earl Grey Scones with Candied Ginger

    Bowl full of purple and white sweet potato mochi balls

    Easy Baked Mochi Balls with Sweet Potato - Great snack and activity for kids

    mini pancake with orange and mint.

    Easy Whole Wheat Silver Dollar Pancakes (mini pancakes)

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