Vietnamese sweets are tasty on a hot day and have lots of different textures and flavors to explore. Check out these 10 must-try desserts in Vietnam, ranging from puddings to pastries, which are perfect after enjoying delicious Vietnamese noodles!
1. Hoa Quả Dầm
This nutritious snack combines a mix of fresh fruits, coconut cream, and shaved ice. You can use any fresh fruits you like, such as jackfruit, kiwi, watermelon, apple, or even avocado! For added texture, you can also include pandan jellies or tapioca balls.
2. Caramen Hoa Quả
In Vietnam, the creme caramel gets a special touch with fresh fruit, jellies, and a bit of coconut cream on top. It’s a delicious treat that won’t break the bank, priced at just 20,000VND.
3. Kem Xôi
In Vietnam, you’ve got to try the combination of green pandan-flavored sticky rice with coconut ice cream. It’s a surprisingly perfect match that’s both satisfying and refreshing, especially on a hot day.
4. Sữa Chua Nếp Cẩm
This sticky rice pudding is a bold fusion of flavors and textures. The star of the show? A generous scoop of yogurt, making it a truly adventurous dessert. You can find it in many cafes for about 35,000VND.
5. Tào Phớ
Tofu Pudding, also called Tào Phớ or Douhua, is a yummy Asian dessert made from soy milk. It’s like super soft and silky tofu, served as a light treat in Vietnamese and Chinese cooking.
6. Chè Chuối
If you’re crazy about bananas, you’ll love this mix of tapioca pearls, coconut cream, and grilled bananas. This smooth and creamy pudding is commonly available at cafes and street stalls.
7. Chè Bắp
This pudding, made with corn, coconut cream, and tapioca pearls, is a creamy and comforting dessert perfect for the winter months.
8. Chè Trôi Nước
Enjoyed on special occasions, these rice flour balls, reminiscent of mochi, are filled with mung bean paste at the center. They’re topped with ginger syrup and sesame seeds and served with a touch of coconut cream. It costs about 15,000VND.
9. Chè Sương Sa Hạt Lựu
Translated as “rainbow dessert,” this chè is presented in a tall glass, displaying each vibrant layer beautifully. It includes red kidney beans, pandan jellies, mung bean paste, and other delicious treats stacked together and topped with ice and thickened coconut cream.
10. Chè Khúc Bạch
Delicately sweet and fragrant, with a captivating mix of textures, this dessert is akin to a Vietnamese version of panna cotta. The custard is served in bite-sized pieces with lychees and almonds over crushed ice in a bowl.
