Asian baking

The best Japanese desserts to try making at home! From matcha to mochi, here are all the most popular Japanese dessert recipes in one place.

A mix of fudgy chocolate brownies and chewy mochi cake.

The best Asian desserts to make yourself at home. From mochi and matcha to mooncakes, pick your favorite from this Asian desserts list.

Learn the foolproof method to make these crispy fried dough sticks (quẩy/youtiao) at home (it's easier than you may think). No baking ammonia is needed!

This scallion bread is soft, feathery, and filled with fragrant scallion flavor. If you have a scale, use the weighted measurements in the recipe because that is what I use when testing recipes. Dry measurements are often inconsistent.The dough can be prepared a day ahead and the baked loaves can be frozen. Check the cooking notes in the post for more information.

This jiggly Japanese cheesecake is also known as Japanese cotton cheesecake. It's the fluffier, lighter alternative to classic cheesecake that tastes mildly sweet, slightly tangy, but still rich and creamy. Follow our recipe with step by step photo reference, tips, and extensive troubleshoot help to make this cheesecake perfect! Also, check out our ube basque cheesecake for a super easy and creamy cheesecake recipe.

On days when I’m particularly time-poor, I’ll mix up a batch of my signature no-knead one-bowl milk bread dough, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for up to 48 hours or when I’m ready to bake within that time frame. I’m a sucker for cinnamon rolls (who isn’t?) and so when I tasted Rooted Fare’s black sesame crunchy butter, I knew I had to use it in a cinnamon roll’s filling and frosting. Ever since I watched Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, I have never said no to any gray food…

This collection of great Chinese Dessert will satisfy your sweet tooth with some great flavors from the East!

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These buns had the internet asking, are they cheesecake buns or are they cream cheese bread buns? They are definitely bread buns, soft and cloud-like, slathered with sweet cream cheese and topped with any topping of your choice. Try matcha or cocoa powder, and for the holidays, crushed peppermint candies for a pop of color and fresh breath.