Dessert - Omnivore's Cookbook

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 ...

Black Sesame Sweet Rice Balls (黑芝麻汤圆, Tang Yuan)

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:37:46 +0000

Gooey sweet rice balls with a buttery runny sweet black sesame filling, they have a delightful texture and a delicate taste. It is a perfect healthy dessert for your Chinese meals or celebrating the Lantern Festival. {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free} Sweet rice balls, or Tang Yuan (汤圆), are quite similar to mochi. The dough is made with ...

Easy Candied Walnuts with Spice

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:17:00 +0000

This super easy candied walnuts recipe yields gorgeously coated sugary, crunchy nuts with a Chinese-inspired spice mix to add a spicy savory touch. They are perfect for holiday gifting, topping on your salad, or simply serving as a snack. {Vegan, Gluten-Free} You’ll love these candied walnuts no matter whether you are a savory person or ...

Japanese Strawberry Cake

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:41:00 +0000

Learn the secrets to making the real-deal Japanese bakery-style strawberry cake – it’s super light and fluffy, with a light cream frosting that’s not too sweet. You’ll feel like you’re biting into a cloud as you enjoy the freshness of the ingredients. Japanese-style strawberry cake has a special place in my heart. Growing up in ...

Vegan Mango Pudding

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:54:16 +0000

This mango pudding recipe is sponsored by Pacific Foods. All opinions expressed are my own. Thank you for supporting the companies that keep this blog going. Mangoes are one of my favorite fruits because they are so naturally juicy and sweet while being so good for you. They help promote healthy digestion and keep your ...