bacon brown sugar souffle
oh yeah, this is as decadent as it gets. we wanted to experiment with the tasty combo of sweet and savory. and what better way to do that than with […]
Category Archives: desserts
mung bean seaweed dessert soup
we’ve never brought dessert to a party before. so what better way to pop that proverbial cherry than bringing a dessert soup to fiesta friday. i (jun) don’t usually eat […]
steamed ginger egg custard
i (priscilla) remembers this as the first dessert i’ve ever made. it’s very similar to the western style custard… it’s got dairy, eggs, and sugar. the only difference is the […]
sweet potato dessert soup
for the longest time, priscilla’s mom has been craving this simple dessert. every time she buys a couple of sweet potatoes, they somehow get used up for other dishes within […]
black sesame tang yuan
tang yuan (湯圓) is a very traditional chinese dessert. it’s usually eaten when families gather for a reunion or certain holidays. the spherical shape represents the togetherness of the family, […]
tapioca coconut milk with sweet potato
when it comes to chinese desserts, there’s nothing fancy about it. the chinese translation literally means “sugar water”. so you can imagine that cantonese desserts are mostly soup based, as […]
chestnut cream crepe cake (mille crêpe)
the first time we had this crepe cake was actually in a local dessert cafe in hong kong. we were amazed how delicious it was and thought it was a […]
chestnut cream
it’s winter, and chestnuts are in season. in hong kong, roasted chestnuts are a popular street food. you can smell them a mile away. people also love using chestnuts in […]
crepe
crepe is a french style pancake which is very thin. it can be served hot or cold, sweet or savory. the ingredients are simple. the trick to getting the right […]
black sesame cake
when you think of sesame, especially black sesame, you usually associate it with asian cuisine. its aromatic flavor makes it very popular in chinese desserts like tang yuen, black sesame soup, […]
panna cotta with chocolate dirt
panna cotta… think of it as italian jello. it’s usually topped with fruit or berries. but we decided to get creative and resourceful by topping it with our “chocolate dirt”. […]
chocolate souffle
the classic and elegant chocolate souffle. do not be threatened just because of the fancy french name and the acute accent on top on the “e”. in fact, it’s easier […]
creme brulee
there’s something very satisfying when you smack your spoon against the smooth glass of sugar. the cracking of the surface fills our face with joy and excitement, like opening a […]
Homemade in Hong Kong 