My Favorite Taiwanese Convenience Store Desserts
Here are some of my favorite Taiwanese convenience store desserts that I have to have every time I’m in Taiwan. Taiwan’s convenience stores are super convenient and has literally anything you want to eat. You can get a whole meal here for less than $5. Today, I want to show you some of my personal must-haves from convenience store desserts in Taiwan!
Taiwan’s Convenience Stores
I don’t know if you noticed, but Taiwan takes their convenience stores very seriously. There are over 6,000 7-Eleven locations across Taiwan, and that’s just one of many. It’s literally everywhere, in every corner, and open 24/7. You can buy everything from beverages to ready to eat meals to household essentials…but that’s not all. Here in Taiwan’s 7-Eleven, you can also pay your bills, receive and send packages, and even buy concert tickets! Convenience stores in Asia are the real MVPs.
Taiwan Convenience Store Food For 24 Hours
To show you how many different types of food you can get at a cheap price Taiwanese convenience stores, I spent a whole day eating only convenience store foods! Trust me, in a full day, I haven’t even scratched the surface on all the fun treats you can find!
I put together a whole breakfast in 7-11 for under $5, and i got so many things!
My Favorite Desserts
Taiwanese convenience stores are fully stocked with all sorts of desserts. From ice cream to cakes, you can find a ton of desserts that are both affordable and delicious. Every time I visit Taiwan, there are a few that I simply must have. Here’s a look at my personal favorites, which you can easily find in convenience stores across the island.
Wa!Cookie Ice Cream Bar (8.5/10) $1.51
The WA! COOKIES 奶蓋雪糕 is one of my favorite ice cream bars in Taiwan. These boba-drink inspired layered ice cream bars are made by one of Taiwan’s top food influencer, and are meant to be a dessert-lover’s dream. The outside layer of the bar is deep oolong tea, and is wrapped around the creamiest milk tea ice cream. Mixed inside, there’s chunks of dense brownies that makes this ice cream bar feel like a boba ice cream cake. It’s a complex ice cream bar with so many elements, but it doesn’t taste sugary.
There are many flavors to choose from: Thai tea, Caramel Milk Tea, Deep Oolong Milk Tea, Earl Grey Cocoa, Strawberry Oolong, Caramel Macchiato, and Passion Fruit & Cream, plus seasonal flavors. If the deep oolong flavors aren’t your cup of tea, there’s tons more to try. It’s a pretty intense dessert for sure, but If you’re craving something rich and creamy, this will hit the spot.
Uni-President Egg Pudding ($0.90) (9/10)
Uni-President Egg Pudding 統一布丁 is my favorite, and Taiwan’s favorite childhood treat since 1979. It’s a silky smooth custard pudding with the consistency of jello. On the bottom, there’s a thick layer of rich caramel gel. The custard has a thick egg flavor, but is nicely balanced by the slightly bitter caramel. It’s bouncy, buttery, and the perfect amount for an easy dessert.
This pudding dessert is not just popular with kids, but also with adults who grew up eating it. You can find it in every convenience store in Taiwan. At just $0.90, it’s a bargain for such a delightful treat.
I Mei Mini Cream Puff
These I Mei Mini Cream Puffs義美小泡芙are my favorite childhood snack of all times. I bring my favorite milk flavor and strawberry flavor back to Vancouver all the time, They also have coffee and chocolate flavors. These bite-sized cream puffs are filled with flavored cream on the inside. These milk puffs are on the flakier side, and crumble as you bite into them.
If you’re looking for yummy OG Taiwan snacks that are on the sweeter side, you need to try these mini cream puff. There are so many ways to eat these milk puff snacks! If you heat them up in the toaster or microwave, the cream gets a little melty and toasty. You can also freeze them, and they come out like ice cream!
You can usually buy these at any supermarkets or convenient stores in Taiwan. These can sometimes be found in Asian supermarkets in North America, but the milk one is really really hard to find. The price difference is super high too, so I stock up every time I go back to Taiwan.
Zhong Hua Old Fashioned Peanut Tofu Pudding
The Zhong Hua Old Fashioned Peanut Tofu Pudding 中華豆花 is a dessert that has been enjoyed in Taiwan for decades. It’s a simple yet satisfying treat that combines the smooth texture of tofu with the rich, nutty flavor of peanuts. The pudding has a creamy consistency that is both light and refreshing just like when they used to be sold in street stalls.
If you’re interested in trying a traditional Taiwanese dessert that’s both unique and delicious, the Zhong Hua Peanut Tofu Pudding is a perfect choice.
SHJ Foods Grape Konjac Jelly with Aloe Vera
I think jello is one of our family’s favorite dessert, and this Grape Konjac Jelly with Aloe Vera is no exception. We haven’t had this in years, so this was such a nostalgic treat. There’s plenty of flavors in this series, but I got the grape aloe vera one today.
Konjac jelly is low in calories and has a super unique, chewy texture. Combined with aloe vera chunks, this jelly is yummy but also surprisingly pretty healthy. The grape flavor is sweet and slightly tart, providing a burst of fruity freshness in every bite.
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