Many people would agree that desserts are one of the best things in the world. As a dessert fanatic myself, I have always wondered about desserts that are popular across the globe, and as a Chinese student, I was especially intrigued about desserts that are popular in China. Here are five of the most popular desserts in China:
- Red Bean Bun (豆沙包)
In China, red bean buns are a popular treat that is composed of a steamed bun filled with red bean paste. These buns come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are served all across China. Although red bean is the most popular flavor, these buns also come in other flavors, such as pine nut kernel paste, taro paste, or even black bean paste.
- Dragon Beard Candy (龙须酥)
This tasty treat is very similar to cotton candy, as it is made of spun sugar. Not only is this a popular candy, but it is considered an art form by some, considering that its origins date back to the Han Dynasty. This dessert is often sold as street food and in popular tourist destinations.
- Egg Tarts (蛋挞)
Egg tarts are a custard-filled tart with a sweet and buttery crust. Many people believe that this tasty treat is best eaten when warm. Egg tarts are usually found in Cantonese-style restaurants, but they can also be found in specialized shops and convenience stores.
- Candied Fruit on a Stick (糖葫芦)
Candied fruit on a stick, or tanghulu, is a popular dessert that usually consists of sugar-dipped apples on a stick, but it also comes in other varieties, such as kiwi and grape. These treats are often found around tourist destinations and in carts that can be found all across China.
- Pumpkin Pancakes (南瓜饼)
As the name suggests, pumpkin pancakes are simply pancakes made of pumpkin! These treats are often deep-fried and served with roasted sesame seeds as a garnish. Pumpkin pancakes are notorious for their sweet flavor, and some say they are even one of the sweetest desserts in China. Pumpkin pancakes are usually found in Sichuan-style restaurants, but since they are very popular, they can also be found in other places across China, too.
Sources:
https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/article-chinese-desserts.htm
我最喜欢这个甜点。我要吃蛋挞还有糖葫芦！
Great article Jessica! These desserts look so good. I hope to try some of these desserts in the future, especially the dragons beard candy.
This article was very interesting and I learned a lot from it! I have always wondered what desserts Chinese people like but I’ve never had the chance to research it. I like the pictures and how the information was presented. I learned that red bean buns (豆沙包) are popular in China, and that dragon beard candy (龙须酥) is made of spun sugar. Great article!
这是非常好Jessica。我觉得蛋挞好吃。我要吃龙须酥。
这些甜点都是很好看！我吃过蛋挞，我很喜欢吃。我要吃豆沙包和龙须酥！
I really want to try these one day
This article is really interesting and educational to me because, I’ve seen a lot of these desserts online but I never knew that they came from China. I’m really interested in the Chinese desserts and hope to get a change to try some of these desserts one day.
我最喜欢吃南瓜饼！
我喜欢egg tarts
Interesting article, Jessica! During my time in china, my exchange student introduced me to 糖葫芦. It was so delicious! I have a sweet tooth myself, so I truly enjoyed trying this new tasty dessert. My friends often discuss their love for egg tarts. I have never tried one but I definitely will in the future! Thanks!
I love to eat egg tarts, and I have even tried making them myself! I haven’t tried pumpkin pancakes, but they seem appealing to me, and I will give them a try when I get the chance.
I wish i could go to China and just eat all of these.
I think it is so intresting to learn about learning of other culture and tradtions. The candied fruit on a stick is my favorite, it looks cool.
The deserts look really tasty!