The Famous Desserts in Hong Kong

Many Hong Kongers, every now and then, take time from the rush of urban life to enjoy the rush of sugar in the city’s dessert shops. Everything from light traditional Chinese desserts, rich Western temptations and – of course – Hong Kong fusions are served day and night. Take a break from your to-do list to enjoy something sweet, and watch the residents of Asia’s world city doing the same for your Hong Kong tours .
1. Sweet red bean soup

This is a typical traditional Chinese dessert, many of which can be eaten like a soup. It is pleasantly sweet and relatively light. It can be served cold or hot, depending on the season.
2. Tofu pudding

Made with a soft tofu, this pudding is traditionally served with sweet ginger or clear syrup. It is now also commonly paired with red bean soup, coconut milk and a slew of other imaginative ingredients.
The Tofu Pudding and Red Bean Soup at Honeymoon Dessert is a good example of this dessert. Many of Hong Kong’s most popular food magazines highly recommend Honeymoon Dessert.
3. Tangyuan
A kind of sweet rice dumpling, tangyuan are often eaten at family gatherings during festivals as the name sounds like ‘family reunion’. The dumplings are made from glutinous rice flour and will have a sweet filling, such as sesame, peanut or sweet bean paste, and are served in a sweet soup, often made with sweet potato and ginger.

The Sweet Rice Balls in Chestnut Puree at Lucky Dessert is a delicious and healthy version of this dessert.
4. White fungus and pear soup

This is a popular winter dessert. The ingredients are placed in a bowl which is then immersed in water in a larger container and stewed for several hours. The result is a warming and wholesome dessert. Many believe it helps nourish the skin.
5. Mango pudding

Mostly made using agar, fresh mangoes, evaporated milk and sugar, mango pudding is a mainstay of Hong Kong dessert menus. A fusion of Southeast Asian and local styles, mango pudding is served cold and has a light and creamy texture.

If you join China travel packages in Hong Kong, you should explore the classice food and snacks.