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  • Hwachae (Korean Fruit Bowl)
    Hwachae is a traditional Korean drink that is perfect for hot summer days. Let’s learn more about this refreshing summer drink made with easily accessible ingredients. Hwachae has become a viral topic on TikTok, thanks to a mukbang video by Amy Flamy, also known as the “3 AM girl.” So, if you find yourself waking up at 3 AM feeling “severely dehydrated”, try making a bowl of this refreshing hwachae using this easy 15-minute recipe to enjoy the rest of your night! What is Hwachae? “Hwachae” (화채) is a Korean word that directly translates to “flower water” in English. However when …
  • Sponge Cake
    Sponge cake has a porous internal structure, characterized by numerous round holes, resembling a sponge in appearance, hence its name. Known for its light, airy texture and versatility in flavor, sponge cake holds a special place in the hearts of bakers and dessert enthusiasts alike. Whether served as a simple treat with a cup of tea or serving as the airy foundation of an elaborate birthday cake masterpiece, sponge cake never fails to captivate with its lightness and charm. Unlike other cakes that rely on chemical leaveners like baking powder or baking soda, sponge cake achieves its rise solely through …
  • Candied Tomatoes
    Discover the surprising sweetness of tomatoes with our tantalizing Candied Tomatoes recipe. Blending the natural tanginess of cherry tomatoes with a luscious sugar glaze, this unique treat promises a burst of flavor in every bite! If you’re a fan of tanghulu tomatoes, you’ll find these 3-ingredients candied tomatoes to be quite reminiscent. However, they feature a more delicate snow-like sugar coating compared to the crunchy and hard texture of tanghulu. The crucial aspect of crafting a successful tanghulu syrup lies in preventing crystallization. Conversely, for our snowball candied tomatoes, the essential step is ensuring the syrup crystallizes on the surface …
  • Nougat
    Our homemade marshmallow nougat is a simplified version of traditional nougat that uses melted marshmallows as a binder, providing the chewy, sweet base for the nougat. As the mixture (roasted nuts, dried fruits, and crackers) comes together, you’ll experience a symphony of flavors and textures – from the crunch of roasted nuts to the chewy sweetness of dried fruit, all harmonized by the soft and chewy marshmallow filling.
  • Caramelized Lemon (candied lemon slices in syrup)
    This simple one-pot 2-ingredient recipe shows the simplest method for making caramelized lemon using either an instant pot or rice cooker. These caramelized lemon slices, preserved in a rich syrup, offer a delightful blend of sweetness and tanginess. With a bottle kept in your fridge, you can effortlessly whip up a refreshing iced caramel lemonade or a comforting hot sweet lemon tea in under a minute. EQUIPMENT Essentially, our cooking approach involves melting the sugar in the pot and caramelizing it during the initial 40 minutes of cooking. Subsequently, we’ll simmer the syrup for an additional 2 and a half hours to caramelize the lemon slices, allowing them to …
  • Strawberry Covered Chocolate
    Are you tired of the same old chocolate-covered strawberries? It’s time to shake things up with a delicious twist: Strawberry Covered Chocolate! On a recent Valentine’s Day, a follower left a comment under one of my videos, asking, “Instead of chocolate-covered strawberries, could you make strawberry covered chocolate?” I really loved this idea but found myself pondering how to make it come true. Should I blend strawberries into a puree and dip the chocolate into it? As I contemplated this, I glanced over to see my husband preparing tanghulu in the kitchen. Suddenly, inspiration struck. Yes, we could freeze strawberries …
  • Red Velvet Cake Pops
    Looking for a delightful and charming treat to impress your loved ones? These heart-shaped red velvet cake pops are the perfect choice! They’re not only adorable but also incredibly delicious. Follow along with my easy-to-follow instructions to make these sweet delights. Tips for making Red Velvet Cake Pops 1. Skip the oil when making the cake We can use store-bought red velvet cake mix to simplify the process of crafting our cake pops. Many people, myself included, have encountered issues with the cakes becoming excessively oily when strictly following the instructions provided on the package. A simple solution is to …
  • Potato Cheese Pancakes (Korean Style)
    Enjoy the delightful combination of chewiness, crispiness, and sweetness with this Korean Potato Cheese Pancakes recipe. Who says cheese is limited to savory dishes? Fresh mozzarella, with its subtly mild savory taste, introduces a delightful contrast amid the salty and sweet notes (from brown sugar and condensed milk), providing a more complex and satisfying flavor profile This easy recipe takes you through the steps of creating a luscious and flavorful snack: Boiling the potatoes, mashing them to perfection, and infusing sweetness with condensed milk sets the foundation. The addition of glutinous rice flour and cornstarch yields a smooth and pliable …
  • Orange Posset (gelatin-free panna cotta)
    Orange posset is a simple, creamy, citrus-flavored dessert that originated in England. It has a delightful and rich flavor profile that combines the creamy richness of the heavy cream with the bright and citrusy flavor of fresh orange juice. It is made by heating cream, sugar, and freshly squeezed orange juice until it thickens, then allowing it to set in the refrigerator to create a panna cotta like creamy and smooth texture without using gelatin. This might just be one of the simplest recipes to whip up at home, and it’s also a fun dessert to make with your kids. …
  • Chocolate Orange
    Have you ever thought of a combination of orange and chocolate? It might sound very weird until you put these orange chocolate chips in your mouth! You can feel the slight bitter taste from the orange peel, neutralized by the sweetness from the white chocolate and fruity flavors – dehydration turns the orange into a crispy little snack that you just cannot stop from eating them!
  • Dalgona Coffee with Dalgona Candy Topping
    Dalgona coffee is a South Korean coffee drink that went viral on social media, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. Different from traditional coffee lattes where milk is whipped, dagolna coffee focuses on whipping air into instant coffee until it achieves a rich and creamy consistency. The name “Dalgona coffee” is derived from a popular South Korean honeycomb toffee candy called “Dalgona Candy.” What if the bold aroma of Dalgona Coffee meets the crisp sweetness of Dalgona Candy? With each sip, you will experience the smooth creaminess of the whipped coffee, complemented by the crunchy, sugary goodness of the Dalgona …
  • Strawberry Marshmallows
    Prepare your taste buds for a mouthwatering adventure as we explore the world of homemade strawberry marshmallows. But not just any marshmallows – these are Giant Strawberry Marshmallows, where the crispy dried strawberry slices meet the pillowy pink marshmallow clouds. Imagine biting into a soft, fluffy cloud infused with the essence of sweet, sun-kissed strawberries, each bite transporting you to a world of sweetness and delight. Making marshmallows from scratch might seem like a challenging task, but fear not, this eggless recipe will guide you through every step, ensuring you find these strawberry marshmallows a joy to make and share. …
  • Mochi Brownies (Molten Chocolate Rice Cake)
    Mochi brownies, or molten chocolate rice cake, is a fusion dessert that beautifully combine the chewy texture of traditional Japanese mochi, the fudgy richness of classic chocolate brownies, and the soft velvety center of a decadent lava cake. Simply combine all the wet and dry ingredients and place a layer of chocolate discs in the middle of the batter, you will get an incredibly delicious cake with a soft, gooey center surrounded by a slightly crispy crust. No need for a hand mixer or any baking experiences! With this easy-to-follow recipe, even my husband mastered it perfectly on his first try. …
  • Dragon’s Beard Candy
    Dragon’s Beard Candy, also known as Chinese cotton candy, is a traditional Chinese sweet that dates back hundreds of years. It is sweet and slightly chewy, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Making Dragon’s Beard Candy is a delicate process that requires patience and skill. Don’t be discouraged if your first few attempts are not perfect; enjoy the process and the delicious results! EQUIPMENT INGREDIENTS   Tips for making Dragon’s Beard Candy: 1. Bake The Cornstarch To make dragon’s bread candy, it’s necessary to generously sprinkle the candy dough with cornstarch to prevent the candy threads from sticking to each other. However, according …
  • Apple Pie
    Apple pie is a time-honored tradition, a slice of warmth and sweetness that captures the essence of fall. If you’ve ever found yourself yearning for that perfect apple pie recipe – with the flakiest crust with a luscious, caramelized apple filling – you’re in the right place. In this detailed all-in-one recipe, we’ll show you how to make a perfect apple pie with buttery and golden crust, and a juicy and tender apple filling bathed in caramelized butter sauce. If you’re not a knitting expert, you might find knitting a traditional apple pie crust too complicated. But don’t worry, with …
  • Pumpkin Mochi in Ghost / Pumpkin Shape
    In this delightful recipe, we’re going to make some super cute Japanese style pumpkin mochi in pumpkin🎃 and ghost 👻 shapes. Picture soft, pillowy mochi skins hugging a luscious pumpkin puree filling, each one transformed into a charming pumpkin or an adorable ghost, where traditional Japanese confectionery meets Halloween whimsy. Now let’s get ready to infuse your kitchen with the cozy aroma of pumpkin and the laughter that comes from crafting these delightful, spooky delights! Important tips for avoiding sticky mochi dough The most frequently asked question by people trying to make mochi is, “Why is my mochi dough so …
  • Chocolate Truffles & Matcha Strawberry Truffles
    Let’s make some velvety, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate truffles that require only 3 simple ingredients – sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and milk powder. Then, prepare to be enchanted by our matcha strawberry truffles, a fusion of rich matcha flavor, the sweetness of condensed milk, and the vibrant freshness of strawberries, all harmoniously blended with a touch of milk powder. It’s time to create bite-sized pieces of heaven, one truffle at a time~
  • Brownie in a Mug (Microwave Brownie Recipe)
    Today’s special Brownie in a Mug has never been this guilt-free and effortless! With just 4 simple ingredients, a mug, and a microwave, you can create a rich, moist, and chocolatey brownie that’s gluten-free, oil-free, and sugar-free. Best of all, it takes less than 10 minutes from start to finish! This recipe is not only incredibly easy but also incredibly healthy. So, whether you’re in need of a quick dessert fix, a healthier alternative to traditional brownies, or a gluten-free treat that satisfies your sweet tooth, this Brownie in a Mug is the ultimate solution~
  • Mango Sago
    Today, we are going to uncover the secrets behind creating the perfect mango sago. Imagine a velvety blend of chewy pumpkin-shape mini mochi, tantalizing sago pearls, burst-in-your-mouth mango popping boba, delicate mango jelly, and chunks of heavenly fresh mango, all coming together in a symphony of flavors and textures.
  • Pumpkin Pancakes with Cinnamon Honey Butter
    If you’ve ever dreamed of warm soufflé-style pumpkin pancakes that are as soft and fluffy as a cloud, this recipe is all you need. These pumpkin pancakes are not only incredibly fluffy but also infused with the rich, earthy flavors of pumpkin puree. To make them even tastier, we’ll top them with a homemade Cinnamon Honey Butter, which takes you less than 5 minutes to make, and you’ll want to spread it on everything.
  • Lemon Pound Cake
    Bursting with the vibrant flavors of zesty lemons, this moist and fluffy lemon pound cake is a citrus lover’s dream. 🍋 Our scrumptious homemade lemon pound cake is a masterful fusion of perfectly baked airy cake moistened by tart-sweet lemon syrup. To elevate this sensory journey, we top the cake with a velvety lemon glaze and a sprinkling of fresh lemon slices. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this detailed recipe will guide you through the steps to create the best lemon pound cake you have ever had!
  • Strawberry Milk Cake
    This easy and jiggly strawberry milk cake perfectly combines the creaminess of milk with the subtle sweetness of strawberries. The gluten-free milk cake is enriched by optional cheese and a hint of freeze-dried strawberry powder. The final touch of shredded coconut and fresh strawberries adds an irresistible visual charm.
  • Peach Ice Cream
    The trend of Japanese peach ice cream 🍑 has been taking social media by storm, but unfortunately, it’s only accessible in a handful of cities in the US, and, of course, not available where we are living. Although this viral peach ice cream is always out of stock online, fear not! With this recipe, we can easily recreate the magic in our own kitchen using fresh peaches, white chocolate, and a dash of freeze-dried strawberry powder, forming a cute pink peach pattern.
  • Matcha Ice Cream
    This recipe makes it incredibly easy to make refreshing and creamy homemade matcha ice cream using just 5 simple ingredients. No need for an ice cream maker or concerns about raw egg yolks, as neither are required. The secret ingredient, marshmallow, can guarantee an exceptionally creamy texture for our homemade matcha ice cream! 🍦 And don’t forget to pair this delightful matcha ice cream with our homemade ice cream cones (click to see my waffle cone recipe), making this treat truly extraordinary!
  • Ice Cream Cones
    Sometimes, I can’t help but think that my ice-cream-loving husband enjoys the warm and crispy ice cream cones even more than the ice cream itself. 😂 So I devoted an entire week to experimenting with various ingredients and ratios until I finally discovered the perfect recipe that guarantees these ice cream cones retain their delightful crispiness even days after being made! And don’t forget to pair these crispy waffle cones with our homemade matcha ice cream~
  • Peach Boba (in cute piggy shape)
    If you’ve ever tried boba tea and fell in love with those chewy, sweet, and fun pearls, then get ready to be blown away by this delightful twist! This cute piggy peach boba recipe will not only satisfy your taste buds but also bring a smile to your face with every sip. Replacing the usual tapioca starch found in a classic tapioca pearl recipe with glutinous rice flour, you’ll find that making these piggy peach boba becomes surprisingly effortless!
  • Mochi Donuts (Sakura & Strawberry Flavors)
    Recently, I’ve been so obsessed with making sakura🌸 and strawberry🍓-flavored mochi donuts, and they’ve become my go-to dessert during the weekend. These lovely donut rings, resembling pink flowers, boast a unique texture that combines chewy mochi with airy donuts. Surprisingly, making mochi donuts is way less complicated compared to traditional mochi or donut recipes. There’s no need for kneading or proofing. Instead, you’ll just mix the dry and wet ingredients, then pipe the dough into small circles, forming beautiful flower-shaped donut rings on parchment paper.
  • Edible Crystals (Kohakutou Clusters)
    Edible crystals, or kohakutou (琥珀糖), is a beloved traditional Japanese snack made from agar agar. With just three simple ingredients and a silicone mold, you can produce a large sheet of heart-shaped or mineral cluster-shaped edible crystals without breaking the bank, all for under $5.
  • Fried Ice Cream
    This fried ice cream has a perfectly golden, warm, and crispy exterior plus a cold and creamy vanilla ice cream center. What makes this recipe even more interesting is that we can shape the ice cream into a chicken drumstick shape, so that you can make a one-hundred-dollar “not fried chicken” ice cream bucket right in your own kitchen. Now let’s surprise your guests with a truly unique and exhilarating fusion: the unexpected marriage of “deep-fried” and “ice cream.”
  • Chocolate Sponge Cake
    With its moist and airy texture, this cloud-like chocolate sponge cake is a true treat for chocolate lovers. This recipe guides you through each step, from lining the baking pan with parchment paper to achieving the perfect consistency of the batter. The cake bakes to perfection in a water bath, ensuring a tender and even crumb. Whether served hot right out of the oven or chilled after being stored, this chocolate sponge cake is a versatile and decadent dessert. Feel free to add your personal touch with a dollop of whipped cream or any frosting that suits your taste.
  • 72-hour Strawberry Jelly
    This delectable dessert features layers of strawberry jelly filling, creamy yogurt mousse, and a luscious strawberry jelly coating. Although each step of this recipe is not inherently challenging, they all require a generous investment of time and patience. After 72 hours of hard working and patient waiting, you will undoubtedly feel so proud of yourself as you create a Michelin-style dessert, worth at least $100, in your own kitchen.
  • How to Make Heavy Cream with Milk and Butter
    This simple 2-ingredient recipe shows us how to make heavy cream that can be easily whipped into stiff peaks. It often happens to me that when I wanted to make a dessert but found out that I had no heavy cream in the fridge. Given that so many dessert recipes heavily rely on heavy cream as a key ingredient, it would be great to know how to make heavy cream with milk and butter. Now, let’s dive straight into this useful recipe and witness the magical transformation among milk, butter, and heavy cream!
  • Pineapple Candy (homemade fruit gummy with real pineapple)
    This easy-to-follow recipe shows you how to transform fresh pineapple into deliciously chewy and sweet pineapple candy. By blending juicy pineapple chunks, simmering the freshly blended pineapple juice with sugar, light corn syrup, and lemon juice, and then stirring in a touch of butter and cornstarch water, you’ll create a thickened slime-like paste. Once cooled and cut into desired shapes, these pineapple candies are ready to be enjoyed.
  • Boba Cake (Bubble Tea Birthday Cake)
    This adorable boba cake features a hidden cup of homemade brown sugar boba tea within its light and fluffy chiffon layers. It not only looks cute, but it’s also a unique treat that you can both eat and drink! Layers of milk tea whipped cream, fresh fruit, and fluffy cake are topped with a layer of “cheese foam” fondant and decorated with black fondant circles to resemble boba pearls. And the hidden surprise? A central cup filled with homemade bubble tea!
  • Strawberry Daifuku (strawberry mochi with cream filling)
    This strawberry daifuku recipe combines the chewy and soft mochi skin, the sweet and tangy fresh strawberries, and the smooth and rich cream cheese filling. You can make adorable pillow-shaped daifuku even without a mochi mold. Follow along as we guide you through the process of creating these delightful treats, step by step.
  • Edible Sugar Glass (decorated with flowers)
    Looking for a unique and stunning dessert idea to impress your guests at your next gathering? This delicate, translucent edible sugar glass is decorated with a variety of colorful and fragrant dried edible flowers, creating a beautiful and vivid spring theme. This delicious and visually stunning recipe only takes 4 simple ingredients to easily recreate at home.
  • Dorayaki (Red Bean & Mochi Filling)
    Our dorayaki consists of sweet, fluffy pancakes filled with a creamy red bean paste and a chewy gooey mochi filling. This easy-to-follow recipe includes instructions on how to make the perfect pancake batter, how to prepare the mochi filling, and how to assemble the final product. So get ready to impress your family and friends with this delightful and satisfying dessert!
  • Gummy Bear Boba – 3 ingredients only
    These colorful and flavorful gummy bear boba pearls are made with just 3 simple ingredients – gummy bears, tapioca starch, and water. If you’re a fan of boba tea and love experimenting with new flavors, follow this easy recipe to turn your favorite flavors of gummy bear into chewy and delightful boba pearls.
  • Fruit Roll Ups (Homemade strawberry & pineapple fruit leather)
    Homemade fruit roll ups can take you hours to make, but they are less sweet, more fruity, and much healthier than store-bought “fruit” snacks. In this recipe, I’ll show you how to make delicious strawberry and pineapple fruit roll-ups using either frozen or fresh fruits. One of the unique features of this recipe is that we’ll thicken the puree in a frying pan, which helps to evaporate excess moisture and shorten the baking time in half, making the process more energy-efficient and eco-friendly.
  • Coconut Jelly (vegan, 4 ingredients, no agar agar)
    Made with 4 simple ingredients: coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, and shredded coconut, this coconut jelly is so satisfying, refreshing, and easy-to-make. And the best part? You don’t even need agar agar powder to make this vegan friendly giggly jelly! These delectable jellies are coated with shredded coconut for a delightful finish. You can also add some strawberry powder to boost its color and flavor at the same time.
  • Korean Marshmallow Ice Cream
    The viral trend of torched Korean marshmallow ice cream has been sweeping the internet. It features a perfect combination of hot, crispy, and golden brown roasted marshmallow on the outside, chewy and stretchy melted marshmallow in the middle, and a cold and creamy ice cream center. This recipe enables you to recreate this popular dessert effortlessly at home using a milk carton.
  • Marshmallow Chocolate Cake (S’mores Brownies)
    Looking for a deliciously decadent dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your guests? Look no further than this Marshmallow Chocolate Cake recipe! With rich moist chocolate brownie cake, fluffy crispy marshmallow topping, and nutty crunchy walnut filling, this cake is the ultimate indulgence for any chocolate lover.
  • Dango Tanghulu
    Tanghulu is a popular Chinese street food made by skewering fresh fruits and dipping them in a hot sugar syrup. Dango is a traditional Japanese rice ball made from glutinous rice flour. When we combine these two treats, we will get “dango tanghulu”: chewy puppy-shape dangos coated with a sweet and crunchy tanghulu coating.
  • How to Make Chocolate from Cacao Beans
    Chocolate is a beloved treat that has been enjoyed for centuries. While it’s often thought of as a guilty pleasure, the truth is that high-quality chocolate made from fresh cacao pods can be both delicious and nutritious. By making your own chocolate from scratch, you have complete control over the ingredients and can create a treat that is both indulgent and healthy. In this recipe, you’ll learn how to turn fresh cacao pods into rich and creamy chocolate that can be used in a variety of delicious confections. From bars to truffles, the possibilities are endless! I will show you …
  • Persimmon Mochi
    Persimmon mochi has a soft, sticky, and chewy mochi skin with a sweet jelly-like persimmon filling. Decorated with a real persimmon leaf, this mochi looks just like a real persimmon! Soft and juicy hachiya persimmon is the best choice for making persimmon mochi. When fully ripened, hachiya persimmons turn soft, mushy, and sweet like honey jelly. You can dig out its flesh with a spoon, and use it directly as the persimmon mochi’s filling.
  • Strawberry Milk with Jelly and Sago
    Strawberry Milk is a refreshing and satisfying all season drink, with pink jiggly strawberry jelly and soft chewy sago. Remember to find out your cutest bottles for this beautiful strawberry jelly drink! Sago (西米) is made from sago starch, which is usually extracted from a palm called Metroxylon sagu. Tapioca Boba is made from tapioca starch, which is extracted from the roots of the cassava plant. Both sago and tapioca pearls are popular dessert toppings. Sago is usually smaller and softer than tapioca pearls. Tapioca pearls are much chewier and bouncier than sago.
  • Japanese Milk Bread (Hokkaido Milk Bread ) Recipe
    This recipe teaches us how to make the most authentic, softest, and fluffiest Japanese Milk Bread at home. The pre-fermented dough (biga) in this recipe can bring an extra rich flavor and fluffy texture to your Japanese milk bread. And the pre-fermented method saves you much time on the second day, so that you will be able to make this warm and soft bread after you get home from work or school.
  • New York Strawberry Cheesecake
    This New York strawberry cheesecake is rich and creamy with lovely strawberry flowers blooming on its surface. Instead of tangy sour cream, I chose to use a mild strawberry yogurt, which gives our cheesecake a sweet delicate flavor and a hint of strawberry aroma.
  • Crystal Boba (Agar boba)
    Crystal boba, also known as white pearl, is a soft and sweet bubble tea topping. We can easily make crystal boba at home with agar agar powder and juice within 20 minutes. Although, crystal boba is less chewier than tapioca boba, you will still enjoy its fruity flavor and crispy jelly-like texture.
  • Pineapple Ice Cream (3 ingredients pink pineapple bing chilling)
    This easy 3-ingredient pineapple ice cream recipe teaches us how to make creamy, fluffy, and refreshing bing chilling at home with pineapple, heavy whipping cream, and sugar. No egg or ice cream machine is needed.
  • Milk Rice Cake – 3 ingredients homemade rice cake recipe
    With this recipe, you only need 3 simple ingredients (rice, milk, sugar) to make chewy and soft homemade milk rice cake. You can cut your homemade milk rice cakes in in to smaller pieces, and use them in any rice cake recipes, such as tteokbokki, air fried rice cakes, and Japanese grilled rice cakes. Also, feel free to substitute the milk with plant based milk, such as soy milk, almond milk, or oat milk, to make this recipe vegan friendly.
  • Giant Popping Boba – with a floating filing
    Giant popping boba is a sphere made of a clear juice filling and a transparent sodium alginate skin. My giant popping boba has a special flowers and fruits filling floating in the clear juice. The boba will burst into juice when its delicate skin is poked or squeezed. This recipe teaches us how to use the reverse spherification technique to make a snow-globe-like popping boba with a suspended flower or fruit filling. If you want to make smaller size popping boba with the basic spherification technique, you can follow this strawberry popping boba recipe that I have posted last month. What is …
  • Crème Brûlée Donuts Recipe – No Stand Mixer is Needed
    This recipe teaches us how to make crème brûlée donuts with a tanghulu-like crunchy caramelized topping and a creamy homemade custard filling. The higher the water content of the dough, the fluffier the donuts will be, it will also help keep the donuts soft for a longer period of time. A good news is that you can totally knead this moist dough by hand – no stand mixer is needed for this recipe.
  • Cranberry and Matcha Cookies (with white chocolate filling)
    This easy recipe teaches us how to make cranberry and matcha cookies with white chocolate filling. No hand mixer is needed. Decorated with strawberry hearts, sakura flowers, and cashew nuts, these beautiful shortbread cookies can be a perfect Christmas, New Year, or Valentine gift.
  • No Bake Bread Cake – Make cake with leftover toasts
    Follow this easy recipe, you can use a few slices of leftover toasts to make a moist bread cake within 20 minutes. Literally no baking skill is required! How often do you freeze leftover bread before it gets expired? Bread will keep for up to 6 months in the freezer, but it might lose some flavors and turn dry. Good news is that, no matter you have some 6-month-old frozen toasts or freshly bought soft breads, you can simply blend them into crumbs, knead in some milk and cocoa powder, and turn them into a beautiful and delicious strawberry cream bread cake.
  • Giant Strawberry Macaron Cake
    This amazing recipe teaches you how to make a giant strawberry macaron cake filled with homemade strawberry jam and cream cheese filling. This could be the most detailed giant macaron recipe you are able to find online so far! Plus a step-by-step video instructions.
  • Strawberry Popping Boba Recipe – How to make popping boba
    How to make strawberry popping boba that bursts juice in your mouth? Making popping boba at home is not a difficult process. With all the ingredients and a little practice, you will master it in no time. With this recipe, you can make popping boba with freshly blended strawberry juice, coffee, soda, and whatever drink you like.
  • 10 Christmas Desserts to WOW Your Guests
    It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Wrapping presents, putting up Christmas trees, and preparing a feast for families and friends – every Christmas activity will be fun but also time consuming. Luckily, here are 10 easy Christmas desserts that will surprise and wow your party! These lovely desserts will surely bring Christmas vibe and joy to your house! And most of them can be prepared the night before and ready to serve in the next day – saving extra time on the busy day for the party!
  • Gelatin Whipped Cream – whipped cream that doesn’t melt
    This recipe teaches us how to make gelatin whipped cream that doesn’t melt. By mixing 1 tsp of gelatin to your regular heavy whipping cream, you will get stabilized whipped cream that can hold its shape under room temperature for a whole day! This type of cream is perfect as a strong mochi filling.
  • Orange Cookies with Real Oranges – No hand mixer is needed
    This simple recipe shows you how to make orange cookies with real oranges. These colorful orange cookies are perfect for garnishing your Christmas dinner table, and brightening your day throughout the year! If you want an easy kid-friendly dessert recipe that can bring your family a lot of fun, you have just found it! You don’t even need a hand mixer to make these delicious and beautifully holiday-looking orange cookies. All you and your kids need to do is mixing everything up with a spatula. Both you and your kids will enjoy this fuss-free family activity.
  • 10 Easy Thanksgiving Desserts to WOW Your Guests
    As November kicks in, Thanksgiving will arrive soon before you realize it! Most people will use the holidays to relax, except for those that will be hosting Thanksgiving dinners – gathering with families and friends is fun, but planning for a full table of cuisines can certainly be exhausting. Luckily, here are 10 easy Thanksgiving dessert ideas that will surprise and wow your party! And most of them can be prepared the night before and ready to serve in the next day – saving extra time on the busy day for the party!
  • Cornstarch Boba – Strawberry Ice Cream Boba Drink
    ”What can you use instead of tapioca flour for making boba?” So many people have been asking me this question. For you all, I tried to make some cornstarch boba pearls. Surprisingly, I found out that you can actually use cornstarch, as a good replacement for tapioca flour, to easily make boba at home. Only 3 ingredients are needed for this recipe: cornstarch, strawberry ice cream, and strawberry syrup.
  • Candied Grapefruit Peel (or Pomelo Peel)
    Grapefruit peel candies are so cute, sweet, chewy, juicy, and even relatively healthy! This is one of my most popular recipes on Tiktok (16 million views and 2.4 million likes). Next time when you eat a grapefruit, do not waste the peel, follow this recipe to make yourself an extra sweet treat.
  • Blueberry Muffins with Crumb Topping
    How to make jumbo blueberry muffins with crumb topping? All you need is some flour, butter, sugar, milk, eggs, baking powder, and blueberries. With this foolproof 1-hour recipe, I will never buy any blueberry muffin from Starbucks.
  • Raindrop Cake – Strawberry & Cherry blossom filling
    Pop the balloon and enjoy this purely beautiful raindrop cake filled with cherry blossoms and strawberries. You can easily make this vegan low-calorie traditional Japanese dessert at home with agar agar powder or gelatin powder. Pairing with brown sugar syrup and roasted soybean powder, this jiggly ball is going to melt in your mouth like a refreshing and sweet raindrop.
  • Fried Milk
    Fried milk is a popular Cantonese dessert. The pudding-like milk filling is soft, creamy, and sweet. The outside layer is golden, crispy, and hot. Paired with some sweetened condensed milk, this dessert is a must-order when we go to a dim sum restaurant.
  • Chestnut Cream Cake Roll (Mont Blanc Cake)
    Chestnut Cream Cake Roll (or Mont Blanc cake roll) is a pastry topped with spaghetti-like chestnut paste cream. Different from French Mont Blanc cake who usually has a hard meringue or biscuit bottom, Japanese-style chestnut cream cake always has a soft and fluffy chiffon cake bottom.
  • Japanese Roll Cake – Chiffon Sheet Cake
    Roll up a sheet of soft and fluffy chiffon cake with some whipped vanilla cream filling. This is how you easily make this super basic but extra delicious vanilla roll cake. Starting from this basic roll cake, you will be able to make so many different styles and flavors of cakes by adding different types of decorations. Check out my chestnut cream cake recipe for a hint!
  • Meringue Cookies – Cute & Easy Halloween Candy Recipe
    These cute, colorful, and crunchy meringue cookies in spooky ghost shapes can be your perfect Halloween candies. Made of a glossy and stable Italian meringue, these egg white cookies can be stored in the freezer for up to a month. Are you ready to surprise your families and friends this year with these lovely Halloween treats? Now is a perfect time to get them ready!
  • Pumpkin Mochi – Baked, Vegan, Gluten-free Fall Dessert Recipe
    Chewy, warm, sweet pumpkin mochi filled with molten brown sugar filling or melted cheese filling. This easy baked pumpkin mochi recipe can help you to use up all the leftover from your Halloween pumpkin carving. Enjoy them warm with a cup of hot tea! Hope you relax this fall.
  • Snow Skin Mooncake – White strawberry white chocolate custard filling
    This step-by-step recipe teaches you how to make snow skin mooncake (冰皮月饼) with a white strawberry white chocolate custard filling. We add matcha powder into the snow skin to give it a green and white marble pattern.
  • Basque Cheesecake Topped with Boba
    This Boba Basque Cheesecake is caramelized and cakey on the outside with a dreamy boba cream sauce flowing through the middle. This could be the easiest cake I have ever made. All you need to do to make this yummy and beautiful cake is mixing, mixing, and mixing~
  • Brown Sugar Boba Tea – How to Make Boba & Milk Tea
    After trying so many failed boba making methods, I finally found this brown sugar boba making method that has a 99% success rate! Brown Sugar Boba Tea Originating in Taiwan, boba/bubble tea has been a popular sweet treat all over the world for years. The special chewing experience of the sweetened tapioca pearls makes boba tea much more fun to drink.
  • Egg Tarts (Hong Kong tart shell + Portuguese custard filling)
    These egg tarts have a Hong Kong style crumbly shell and a Portuguese style creamy custard filling. By skipping the “oil dough” and the “dough folding” step, this recipe could be one of the easiest egg tart recipe you can follow at home.
  • Chiffon Cake Recipe – Perfect on Both Sides
    Although most recipes only show you the back side of their chiffon cakes, my recipe teaches you how to make a airy and soft chiffon cake that has a perfect looking on BOTH SIDES! By following this easy foolproof recipe, everyone can say goodbye to deflating, cracking, or burnt chiffon cakes.
  • Peach Mochi (Daifuku with peach jam filling)
    In this recipe I will show you how to easily make classic Thai style mango sticky rice with REGULAR RICE and a RICE COOKER. Freshly cooked rice soaked in sweet and creamy coconut milk, paired with sweet and juicy mangoes, this dessert-like main dish could be your most refreshing and appetizing summer dish.
  • Low Sugar Peach Jam (small batch, no pectin)
    This low sugar peach jam is made from fresh peaches, sugar, water, and lemon juice. We are going to extract the pink color from the peach peel by boiling it. Chunks of peach pulp wrapped in sweet peach juice, this easy homemade peach jam is going to taste amazing on your morning toasts or midnight snack mochis!
  • Mango Sticky Rice (with Regular Rice)
    In this recipe I will show you how to easily make classic Thai style mango sticky rice with REGULAR RICE and a RICE COOKER. Freshly cooked rice soaked in sweet and creamy coconut milk, paired with sweet and juicy mangoes, this dessert-like main dish could be your most refreshing and appetizing summer dish.
  • Watermelon Jello
    Let’s make this Tiktok viral watermelon jello! I made it into 3 different layers: watermelon juice jello, sakura Sprite jello, and coconut milk jello. Each layer has its uniquely beautiful looking and taste.
  • Strawberry Cream Puffs
    These strawberry cream puffs are filled with creamy and sweet homemade pastry cream, topped with fresh and juicy strawberries, and boosted by the elegant crunchy pink craquelin layer. How to express my love to strawberries? I would love to add strawberries to 99% of the desserts!
  • Pastry Cream (Creamy Puff Filling)
    Pastry Cream (or Custard Cream) is one of the most basic filling for western desserts like cream puffs and fruit tarts. The ingredients for making pastry cream are really simple, while the cooking process requires quite some skills and attention. In order to produce a perfect smooth and creamy consistency, we will need to balance the eggs, flour, and milk in the pastry cream.
  • Sakura Mousse Cake (Flower Mirror Glaze)
    Every sakura mousse cake is uniquely beautiful. Delicate pink flowers blooming in the mirror glaze, this sakura mousse cake is a piece of art that can melt her heart. Take one bite, the subtle floral sweet sakura petals blooms on the tip of the tongue, the juicy jelly-like lychee flesh pops between the teeth, the jiggly refreshing jelly slip melts in the mouth, surprisingly followed by the airy fluffy yogurt cream mousse that makes you heart flutter.
  • Bubble Tea & 6 Bubble Tea Toppings
    Follow this easy recipe to make authentic and creamy iced bubble tea at home. Freeze some milk overnight, then flip the bottle upside down, allow the milk to gradually melt and drip. In this way, we can get some freeze distilled milk to make our bubble tea creamy instead of watery. Paired with all kinds of different bubble tea toppings: brown sugar bobas, grass jelly, mini mochi balls, red beans, lychee jelly … Iced bubble tea is the best drink for a hot summer.
  • Tricolor Dango Recipe
    This sweet and pretty tricolor dango (or Hanami Dango) is made by mixing edible sakura flowers and matcha powder into the rice flour dough and shaping it into bite-size balls. Did you know why we have to eat tricolor dango in the order of pink, white, then green? Do you know the best ratio of glutinous rice flour and regular rice flour? Check it out here today!
  • Blueberry Bagel (with blueberry cream cheese filling)
    You can make these chewy and flavorful blueberry bagels with high protein bread flour or regular all purpose flour. Paired with our homemade blueberry cream cheese filling, these beautiful purple and subtle sweet bagels could be “everything, everywhere, all at once”!
  • Strawberry Sweet Rice Wine (Strawberry Jiu niang)
    Homemade with fresh strawberries and sweet rice, this refreshing and mild Strawberry Sweet Rice Wine has such a balanced taste of sweetness and acidity. At the moment when I uncovered my strawberry Jiu Niang, a bumblebee was attracted by its fruity scent and landed on my balcony. What’s more, this strawberry sweet rice wine is low in alcohol level (2.5% ~ 3.5%) and high in nutrients and beneficial bacteria!
  • Papaya Milk Jelly
    This easy, low-calorie, beautiful, and delicious papaya milk jelly only requires 3 ingredients to make. If you’re looking for a simple dessert that refreshes your taste buds after a heavy meal, look no further than this jiggly wiggly milk jelly over sweet and creamy papaya fruit.
  • Warabi Mochi – vegan, gluten free recipe
    This chewy, soft, sweet, and jiggly warabi mochi could be the easiest Japanese mochi you can make at home. You will only need 3 ingredients to make the mochi cake: water, sugar, and warabi starch. Paired with our homemade brown sugar syrup and the classic roasted soybean powder, this 15-minute dessert can take your taste buds on a quick trip to Japan.
  • Rainbow Crepe Cake
    This beautiful seven-color rainbow crepe cake is made of 35 layers of crepes and cream! The fresh strawberries, blueberries, and matcha powder in this recipe not only bring the mille crepe cake the dreamy colors, but also contribute pleasant natural fruit/tea flavors and aromas. Remember to prepare a damp towel by your fry pan before you start~
  • Chocolate Mousse Cake (without gelatin | no bake)
    You can make jiggly wiggly yet creamy Chocolate Mousse Cake with only 6 ingredients: chocolate, milk, heavy whipping cream, cornstarch, egg yolks, and sugar. Throw everything into a pot, simmer and stir until creamy, then you’ve done all the cooking steps~ There is truly NO gelatin or baking! I cannot think of any other chocolate mousse recipe that’s easier than this one.
  • Sweet Fermented Rice Wine (Jiu niang, 酒酿)
    With this recipe, you can easily make authentic Chinese sweet fermented rice wine (jiu niang, 酒酿) at home with 3 ingredients: water, sweet rice (also known as glutinous rice), and yeast. This kind of fermented rice drink is super sweet and very low in alcohol level (2.5% ~ 3.5%). Chinese families (including Chinese kids) love to eat it as a healthy dessert, since it contains a good amount of nutrients and beneficial bacteria.
  • Fortune Cookie Recipe – Traditional & Marshmallow Flavor
    This super easy fortune cookie recipe allows you to make authentic Chinese restaurant style fortune cookies at home with simple ingredients like all propose flour, egg whites, milk (even water will work too), butter, sugar, and cornstarch. You can even make a super delicious marshmallow filling to make your fortune cookies so creative special, and fun to eat.
  • Steamed Buns Recipe – Bunny & Strawberry Mantou
    This recipe teaches you how to make the cutest ever bunny and strawberry steamed buns step by step. It’s a perfect recipe for Easter if you want to make something in cute bunny shape. Don’t worry if you have never made steamed buns before! This recipe is in such detail and so easy to follow. You will feel so proud and have a great fun making these heart-melting lovely buns!
  • How to Make Strawberry Boba
    This recipe teaches you how to make homemade chewy, sweet, bouncing strawberry boba with fresh strawberries! Pink and shinny strawberry boba paired with creamy and refreshing iced matcha ice-cream latte, this pretty and delicious drink will bring you so much afternoon delight!
  • Chocolate Cake Recipe – with a whole block of chocolate!
    A whole piece of soft and creamy dark chocolate on top of you favorite chocolate cake. Can you believe that it will only take you 30 minutes to make this masterpiece fancy chocolate cake? It’s so adorable, easy, and super satisfying!
  • Chocolate Mochi Recipe
    Take a bite through this soft, sticky, and chewy cocoa flavor mochi skin, some rich and smooth chocolate cream will melt in your mouth, following by some silky dark chocolate ganache, and surprisingly some chewy “naughty” boba pearls!
  • Berry Tiramisu
    This colorful berry tiramisu was one of the easiest and prettiest dessert I have ever made! I’d like to call it “berramisu”~ I simplified the process by skipping the raw eggs, so that it’s safer to enjoy. The hint of sourness from strawberries, blueberries, and cherries can balance the sweetness from the cream perfectly. Prepare it as a sweet and romantic dessert after your Valentine’s dinner!
  • Strawberry Mochi Recipe
    Top 3 things people have been asking me to make: 1. something pink; 2. something with strawberries; 3. mochi! This recipe teaches you how to make pinky strawberry mochi with the BEST look and taste! By kneading butter to the mochi dough, these strawberry mochi can be stored in the freezer and stay soft and chewy for a week!
  • Japanese Soufflé Pancakes
    These cute little airy fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes literarily melt in your mouth like a marshmallow could. All you need to make these delicate fancy pancakes is a hand mixer and a nonstick frying pan. I have made these pancakes so many times at home, now I’m able to cook them within 20 minutes. Let’s see if you can beat my timer~
  • Tanghulu Tree
    Tanghulu (糖葫芦) is a traditional Chinese snack made of fruits with hardened sugar syrup coat. It is a popular treat for kids during winter (usually around the Chinese New Year) that you can easily find as a street food. When they are coated with sugar syrup, the combined sweet and sour flavor enriches every bite of them, leaving me with wonderful memories of my childhood.

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