Dessert is a course that concludes a meal. The course consists of sweet foods,such as cake,biscuit,ice cream and possibly a beverage such as dessert wine and liqueur. Some cultures sweeten foods that are more commonly savory to create desserts. In some parts of the world there is no tradition of a dessert course to conclude a meal.
Kakigōri (かき氷) is a Japanese shaved ice dessert flavored with syrup and a sweetener,often condensed milk.
Crème caramel,flan,caramel pudding,condensed milk pudding or caramel custard is a custard dessert with a layer of clear caramel sauce.
Condensed milk is cow's milk from which water has been removed. It is most often found with sugar added,in the form of sweetened condensed milk,to the extent that the terms "condensed milk" and "sweetened condensed milk" are often used interchangeably today. Sweetened condensed milk is a very thick,sweet product,which when canned can last for years without refrigeration if not opened. The product is used in numerous dessert dishes in many countries.
Kulfi is a frozen dairy dessert from the Indian subcontinent. It is often described as "traditional Indian ice cream". Kulfi originated in 16th-century Delhi during the Mughal era. It is part of the national cuisines of India and Pakistan. It is also popular in Bangladesh,Myanmar,Nepal,Sri Lanka,and the Middle East.
Ais kacang,literally meaning "bean ice",also commonly known as ABC,meaning "mixed ice"),is a Malaysian dessert which is common in Malaysia,Singapore and Brunei.
Bingsu,sometimes written as bingsoo,is a milk-based Korean shaved ice dessert with sweet toppings that may include chopped fruit,condensed milk,fruit syrup,and red beans.
Grass jelly,also known as leaf jelly or herb jelly,is a jelly-like dessert originating in China. It is commonly consumed in East Asia and Southeast Asia. It is created by using Chinese mesona and has a mild,slightly bitter taste. Grass jelly was invented by the Hakka people who historically used the food to alleviate heat stroke after long days working in the field. The dish was introduced to Southeast Asia by the Chinese diaspora. It is served chilled,with other toppings,such as fruit,or in bubble tea or other drinks. Outside Asia,it is sold in Asian supermarkets.
Mithai (sweets) are the confectionery and desserts of the Indian subcontinent. Thousands of dedicated shops in India,Bangladesh,Nepal,Pakistan and Sri Lanka sell nothing but sweets.
Shaved ice is a large family of ice-based desserts made of fine shavings of ice and sweet condiments or syrups. Usually,the syrup is added after the ice has been frozen and shaved—typically at the point of sale;however,flavoring can also be added before freezing. The dessert is consumed worldwide in various forms and ways. Shaved ice can also be mixed with large quantities of liquid to produce shaved ice drinks.
Shave ice or Hawaiian shave ice is an ice-based dessert made by shaving a block of ice and flavoring it with syrup and other sweet ingredients. On Hawai‘i Island,it is also referred to as "ice shave".
Red bean ice is a drink commonly found in Hong Kong. It is usually served in restaurants like cha chaan teng. It is a popular dessert in the summer. The standard ingredients include adzuki beans,light rock sugar syrup,and evaporated milk. It is often topped with ice cream to become a dessert known as red bean ice cream.
Chhoah-peng or Tsua bing,also known as Baobing in Mandarin,is a shaved ice dessert introduced to Taiwan under Japanese rule,and then spread from Taiwan to Greater China and countries with large regional Overseas Chinese populations such as Malaysia and Singapore. It is especially popular in Taiwan where the dish has a variation called xuehua bing (雪花冰),in which the ice is not made out of water but milk.
Sorbetes is a traditional ice cream originating from the Philippines and uniquely characterized by the use of coconut milk and/or carabao milk. Often pejoratively called "dirty ice cream",it is distinct from the similarly named sorbet and sherbet. It is traditionally peddled in colorful wooden pushcarts by street vendors called "sorbeteros". It is served in various flavors in small wafer or sugar cones and more recently,as a pandesal bread ice cream sandwich.
Namkhaeng sai is a Thai version of shaved ice or snow cone. It is also known as wan yen or chamba. Namkhaeng sai is simply shaved ice in a bowl,poured on top with sweet syrup and condensed milk. The word namkhaeng sai directly translated as "clear ice".
Mango sticky rice is a traditional Southeast Asian and South Asian dessert made with glutinous rice,fresh mango and coconut milk,and eaten with a spoon or the hands.
Nom yen is a sweet,iced beverage from Thailand. Known for its distinctive pink color,this drink is a fusion of milk and sala syrup made from salak fruit. It is widely enjoyed across Thailand and can be commonly found from street vendors and café,especially as a refreshing drink during the hot and humid months.
Sherbet,often referred to as sherbert,is a frozen dessert made from water,sugar,a dairy product such as cream or milk,and a flavoring –typically fruit juice or purée,wine,liqueur,or occasionally non-fruit flavors such as vanilla,chocolate,or peppermint. It is similar to,but distinct from,sorbet,which lacks dairy.
Kulfi is a restaurant in Portland,Oregon. There have been two locations.
Knickerbocker is an ice cream sundae dessert from Zamboanga City,Philippines made up of various fresh fruit chunks,flavored gulaman (agar) cubes,and nata de coco in condensed milk topped with strawberry ice cream. The fruits used include mangoes,bananas,dragonfruit,papaya,honeydew melon,apples,grapes,cherries,pineapple and watermelon,among others. Sometimes vanilla or chocolate ice cream may also be used. Nuts are also sometimes added. It has sometimes been regarded as a variant of halo-halo,but differs in that the knickerbocker does not contain shaved ice. It is most similar to the American and British sundae dessert knickerbocker glory,from which it was derived from,but also differs in the ingredients. The dish was first popularized by the Hacienda de Palmeras restaurant before spreading throughout the city.
