ice-blended green tea
yeah, it’s friday again. this week has been nothing short of hot and humid in hong kong. a perfect way to cool off is to have a refreshing drink, and […]
Tag Archives: dessert
18 pig outs in hong kong! yau tsim mong district
the yau tsim mong district (#14) is one of the most difficult area to pick just one restaurant to feature. that’s because this area holds a lot of amazing restaurants. according to […]
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 […]
churros with chocolate dipping sauce
everything fried is good. everything with chocolate is better. everything fried and with chocolate is the best! this churro recipe is so easy to make. the biggest help you need, […]
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 […]
peanut butter chocolate chip cookie
our first post! a yummy treat that has the best of both worlds, peanut butter and chocolate. top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to create a perfect dessert! […]
Homemade in Hong Kong 