Dessert - Omnivore's Cookbook

Black Sesame Chocolate Truffles

Maggie Zhu — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 00:58:36 +0000

Black sesame chocolate truffles feature silky smooth truffles mixed with nutty black sesame paste and coated with a crispy chocolate crust. Impress your family and friends with this Chinese-inspired classic dessert! {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free} Since our pastry chef Emily developed the black sesame babka recipe for Christmas, we’ve been so obsessed with the black sesame flavor ...

Fa Gao (Chinese Prosperity Cake, 发糕)

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:30:09 +0000

Fa Gao, or Chinese prosperity cake, is a light and fluffy steamed sweet cake topped with jujubes. Make this celebratory cake for Chinese New Year to bring in good fortune! {Vegetarian} Fa Gao (发糕), or Fat Goh in Cantonese, symbolizes prosperity. The character 发 (Fa) is the same one in the phrase 发财, which means ...

Chinese Walnut Cookies (核桃酥)

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:23:00 +0000

Celebrate Chinese New Year with these walnut cookies that have a crispy and crumbly texture and heavenly walnut aroma. They also go perfect with tea and can be enjoyed at any time of day. {Vegetarian} Chinese walnut cookies are one of the most popular traditional Chinese sweets that we enjoy growing up. Walking on the ...

Black Sesame Babka

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 01:18:40 +0000

This Black Sesame Babka is an indulgent holiday treat with an unexpected twist. It has a rich and nutty dark chocolate filling braided into layers of fluffy, cakey dough. It’s not super sweet, but the gooey texture and irresistible flavor will hook you right away. {Vegetarian} I’m not usually a huge fan of sweets, but ...

Coconut Mochi (糯米滋, Lo Mai Chi)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:59:00 +0000

Surprise friends and family with a sweet and unique treat by making your own coconut mochi filled with red bean paste. They may look complex, but you’ll see they’re such an easy treat to make that will absolutely impress! {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free} Coconut mochi, or lo mai chi (糯米滋) is a traditional dessert from Fujian province ...

Snow Skin Mooncake with Custard Filling (冰皮月饼)

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:54:00 +0000

The snow skin mooncake is made with a sweet mochi dough and a creamy custard filling, stamped with a beautiful pattern that celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival. I shared many step-by-step photos and a video to show you how to make them in your own kitchen. It’s the perfect recipe to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. {Vegetarian} ...

Black Rice Pudding with Coconut Milk

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 11:34:00 +0000

Black rice pudding is a healthy dessert made from ingredients you wouldn’t expect! Gooey rice soaked in sweetened coconut milk and paired with fresh summer fruit is a tantalizing treat that will refresh you on the hottest days! {Gluten-Free, Vegan} Chinese desserts treasure nutritious ingredients such as whole grains, nuts and fruits. They are usually ...

Mango Sticky Rice

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 11:06:00 +0000

Mango sticky rice is a healthy and satisfying dessert featuring sweet gooey sticky rice served with a luscious coconut sauce and sliced mango.The homemade version contains less sugar and is quite easy to prepare. {Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan} Mango sticky rice is a healthy and satisfying dessert featuring sweet gooey sticky rice served with a luscious ...

Chinese Pumpkin Cake (南瓜饼)

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:07:00 +0000

Chinese pumpkin cake features a beautiful golden crispy crust that is gooey and sticky like mochi inside, with a sweet red bean paste filling. It makes a delicious and healthy dessert for after dinner and a fun snack during Chinese festivals. The recipe includes the traditional frying method and an air fryer method. {Gluten-Free, Vegan} ...

Alkaline Dumplings (碱水粽子, Jian Shui Zong Zi)

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 15:22:15 +0000

These alkaline dumplings (碱水粽子, Jian Shui Zong Zi) are extra tender and gooey, filled with red bean paste and has a heavenly earthy fragrance. I included detailed step-by-step photos and a video to help you make the perfect zongzi to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival! {Gluten-Free, Vegan} Are you making zongzi for this year’s Dragon ...