10 Asian Desserts for Thanksgiving (EASY!)

Want to know what are some of the best Asian Desserts to make for Thanksgiving? Here are some of my favorite crowd-pleaser Asian Desserts that are FAIL-PROOF and you need to know about! 

10 Asian Desserts for Thanksgiving (EASY!)

Fail Proof Asian Desserts For Hosting Thanksgiving

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner can be highly stressful, and if you are anything like me, you want to plan out your menu way in advance to be prepared. I am not the best baker, and as a home cook, here are some of my favorite Fail Proof Asian Desserts that are the ultimate crowd-pleasers! 

1. The BEST Creamy Mango Sago – Only 4 Ingredients!

Creamy Mango Sago

Mango Sago is my favorite dessert, and it will soon be yours too!

Creamy, rich mango sago topped with fresh, juicy mango chunks, this dessert will blow your mind and is SUPER easy to make with ONLY 4 ingredients!

This easy but insanely delicious dessert is a must-try; make sure to make extra because you won’t believe how delicious it is!

The BEST Creamy Mango Sago – Only 4 Ingredients!
35 minutes
Every time it’s mango season, this easy Mango Sago 芒果西米露 is my favorite dessert, and it will soon be yours too! Creamy, rich mango sago topped with fresh, juicy mangos chunks, this dessert will blow your mind and is SUPER easy to make with ONLY 4 ingredients! This easy but super super delicious dessert is a must-try; make sure to make extra because you won’t believe how delicious it is!
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Easy Bowl of Mango Sago Divided into Smaller Bowls

2. Taiwanese Honey Castella Sponge Cake (Fail-proof)

Taiwanese Honey Castella Sponge Cake

You know your Taiwanese Honey Castella Sponge Cake is successful when you can hear the slight “sizzle” when you take a bite.

Super moist, bouncy, soft, and slightly sweet Taiwanese Honey Castella Sponge Cake is super easy to make at home and is the best cake for Thanksgiving Dinner! 

Taiwanese Honey Castella Sponge Cake
1 hour 20 minutes
You know your Taiwanese Honey Castella Sponge Cake is successful when you can hear the slight “sizzle” when you take a bite. Super moist, bouncy, soft, and slightly sweet Taiwanese Honey Castella Sponge Cake is super easy to make at home and is the best cake for summer picnics!
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Photo of a moist and fluffy Taiwanese Honey Castella Sponge Cake, sliced to showcase its soft texture, a favored Asian dessert for Christmas celebrations.

3. Japanese Caramel Custard Pudding – Purin (5 Ingredients!)

Japanese Caramel Custard Pudding

You NEED to try this silky, creamy, rich, and SUPER delicious Japanese pudding that I promise will blow your mind!

If you never tried Japanese Caramel Custard Pudding – Purin, before you are missing out. 

Purin is one of the most famous Japanese desserts that is easy to make at home with only FIVE simple ingredients.

Japanese Caramel Custard Pudding – Purin
1 hour 25 minutes
You NEED to try this silky, creamy, rich, and SUPER delicious Japanese pudding that I promise will blow your mind! If you never tried Japanese Caramel Custard Pudding – Purin, before you are missing out. Purin is one of the most famous Japanese dessert that is easy to make at home with only FIVE simple ingredients. If you made Japanese Caramel Custard Pudding in Cooking Mama, you would want to make this at home, because I promise it is better than Mama! Also, this recipe is FAIL-PROOF, so if you are a new dessert maker like me, don’t worry, I got your back!
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An image showcasing a smooth and silky Japanese Caramel Custard Pudding, known as Purin, served in a glass dish, a favorite Asian dessert for the holidays.

4. Brown Sugar Boba (3 Ingredients ONLY!)

Brown Sugar Boba

Chewy, sweet, addicting Brown Sugar Boba is an easy recipe that only requires a few simple ingredients. 

I use to make these with my mom as a kid as a fun weekend activity, something about homemade boba that is super satisfying! 

Make these Brown Sugar Boba in bulk and freeze them for up to 1 month!

Brown Sugar Boba
1 hour 10 minutes
So… I heard a Boba shortage would be happening soon, so I thought, what better time to share my 3 INGREDIENTS ONLY Brown Sugar Boba recipe that is fun and easy to make at home. Chewy, sweet, addicting Brown Sugar Boba is an easy recipe that only requires a few simple ingredients. I use to make these with my mom as a kid as a fun weekend activity, something about homemade boba that is super satisfying! Make these Brown Sugar Boba in bulk and freeze them for up to 1 month!
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Freshly cooked Brown Sugar Boba with a glass of brown sugar milk in the background.

5. Taiwanese Milk Mochi (4 Ingredients ONLY!)

Taiwanese Milk Mochi

All you need is FOUR Ingredients ONLY to make this delicious and easy-to-make Traditional Taiwanese Dessert.

The mochi is chewy, soft, and super addicting. It is nearly impossible to find Taiwanese Milk Mochi in North America, but don’t worry, my mom’s got you! 

Here is my mom’s childhood recipe that I promise you will LOVE.

Taiwanese Milk Mochi
15 minutes
All you need is FOUR Ingredients ONLY to make this delicious and easy-to-make Traditional Taiwanese Dessert. Welcome to Day 14 of Cooking 15 Street Foods for 15 Days, and today we are making Taiwanese Milk Mochi that is not only yummy but super fun to eat as well! The mochi is chewy, soft, and super addicting. It is nearly impossible to find Taiwanese Milk Mochi in North America, but don’t worry, my moms got you! Here is my mom’s childhood recipe that I promise you will LOVE.
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Taiwanese Milk Mochi

6. Deep Fried Milk (3 Ingredients ONLY!)

Deep Fried Milk

Have you ever tried DEEP FRIED MILK?

CRISPY on the outside, and CREAMY on the inside, this Deep Fried Milk is a popular Traditional Chinese dessert that you need to try this summer!

All you need is THREE simple ingredients, milk, corn starch, and sugar. You can deep-fry with just corn starch on the outside or make it extra crispy with panko.

Deep Fried Milk
2 hours 20 minutes
Have you ever tried DEEP FRIED MILK? CRISPY on the outside, and CREAMY on the inside, this Deep Fried Milk is a popular Traditional Chinese dessert that you need to try this summer! All you need is THREE simple ingredients, milk, corn starch, and sugar. You can deep-fry with just corn starch on the outside or make it extra crispy with panko. Make Deep Fried Milk this weekend, and I promise you will be shocked by how delicious it is!
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deep fried milk

7. Taro and Sweet Potato Balls (4 Ingredients Only!)

Taro Sweet Potato Balls

My mom’s EASY childhood recipe on authentic Taro and Sweet Potato Balls requires FOUR Ingredients ONLY!

Chewy, sweet, refreshing Taro and Sweet Potato Balls are the PERFECT desserts that you need to try! 

Taro and Sweet Potato Balls are popular night market desserts with endless ways to enjoy, whether it is on top of shaved ice, grass jelly dessert, or pairs with red bean soup. 

Taro and Sweet Potato Balls
45 minutes
My mom’s EASY childhood recipe on authentic Taro and Sweet Potato Balls requires FOUR Ingredients ONLY! Chewy, sweet, refreshing Taro and Sweet Potato Balls are the PERFECT easy summer dessert that you need to try! Taro and Sweet Potato Balls are popular night market desserts with endless ways to enjoy, whether it is on top of shaved ice, grass jelly dessert, or pairs with red bean soup.
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Taro Sweet Potato Balls

8. Mango Pudding (5 Ingredients ONLY!)

Mango Pudding

Creamy, rich, and delicious Mango Pudding only requires FIVE ingredients! 

Inspired by HK Mango Pudding, this pudding is super creamy and SUPER easy to make at home.

Every bite, you get chunks of fresh mango, not too sweet, the perfect summer dessert. All you need is mango, water, sugar, cream, and gelatin.

Mango Pudding
2 hours 20 minutes
Creamy, rich, and delicious Mango Pudding only requires FIVE ingredients! Inspired by HK Mango Pudding, this pudding is super creamy and SUPER easy to make at home. Every bite, you get chunks of fresh mango, not too sweet, the perfect summer dessert. All you need is mango, water, sugar, cream, and gelatine.
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Mango Pudding

9. Deep-Fried Sesame Ball (5 Ingredients Grandma’s Recipe)

Deep Fried Sesame Balls

These Freshly Fried Crispy Sesame Ball are our secret family recipe passed down from my grandma, and I am excited to share it with you.

Deep Fried Sesame Ball that only requires FIVE simple ingredients. 

You can find Deep Fried Sesame Ball at night markets, farmers’ markets, dim sum restaurants, and all over Asia’s street. Nothing beats my grandma’s recipe that is super simple and highly delicious! 

Deep Fried Sesame Balls
25 minutes
These Freshly Fried Crispy Sesame Balls are our secret family recipe passed down from my grandma, and I am excited to share it with you today. Welcome to Day 8 of Cooking 15 Street Food for 15 Days! Today we are making my favorite dessert growing up, Deep Fried Sesame Balls that only require FIVE simple ingredients. You can find Deep Fried Sesame Balls at night markets, farmers’ markets, dim sum restaurants, and all over Asia’s street. Nothing beats my grandma’s recipe that is super simple and highly delicious!
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A picture of golden, deep-fried Sesame Balls, a traditional Asian dessert, crispy on the outside with a chewy interior, served at a Christmas gathering.

10. Instant Pot Creme Brulee (3 Min, 5 Ingredients)

Creme Brûlée

You will be shocked at how delicious and easy it is to make the BEST Creme Brulee in an Instant Pot!

Creamy, rich, silky FAIL-PROOF Creme Brulee made in an Instant Pot in less than 3 minutes. 

There is no need to turn on the stove; with only FIVE simple ingredients, you will make Cafe Style Creme Brulee at home! 

This post was all about the best Asian desserts to have at your Thanksgiving dinner party! I hope you give some of these recipes a try and tell me which one was your favorite! 

Instant Pot Creme Brulee
50 minutes
You will be shocked at how delicious and easy it is to make the BEST Creme Brulee in an Instant Pot! Creamy, rich, silky FAIL-PROOF Creme Brulee made in an Instant Pot in less than 3 minutes. There is no need to turn on the stove; with only FIVE simple ingredients, you will make Cafe Style Creme Brulee at home! I’ve had Creme Brulee every single day this week because it is THAT addicting and easy to create. You NEED to give my Instant Pot Creme Brulee a try; I promise your mind will be blown away!
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A photo of a creamy and rich Instant Pot Creme Brulee, topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust, representing a delicious Asian holiday dessert.

This post was all about the best Asian Desserts to have at your Thanksgiving dinner party!

I hope you give some of these recipes a try and tell me which one was your favorite! 

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