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Fruit Based Dessert Recipes

Tropical and non-tropical fruits are featured in recipes for sorbets, ice cream, puddings, mousse, and simpler fresh fruit dishes.

Almond Float

Almond float recipe - This refreshing dessert recipe can be served with canned or fresh fruit. Raspberry almond float variation also included.

Almond Dofu - Chinese Dessert Recipes

Almond dofu dessert - this popular Chinese dessert recipe features popular almond flavored gelatin

Almond Float

A quick and easy version made with canned fruit.

Baked Chinese Fruitcake - Sticky Cake (Nian Gao)

Traditionally Chinese New Year cake is steamed rather than baked (see below for a more traditional recipe). This version is baked, and has a more cakelike texture.

Bananas in Cinnamon Coconut Sauce (Indonesian)

Bananas are steamed and topped with a rich sauce made with coconut cream, coconut milk and spicy cinnamon.

Blueberry Tofu Smoothie

Does anything beat a smoothie for being able to refresh on hot summer days? This protein-rich smoothie is made with blueberries and silken tofu.

Candied Banana Fritters

Deep-fried bananas with a sugary syrup.

Chilled Melon Fruit Salad

Here's a great recipe to impress guests - a selection of seasonal fruits are coated in a light sugar syrup and attractively arranged in a honeydew melon.

Chinese Fruit Salad

Banana, kiwi, peach, mango and fresh strawberries make up this Chinese fruit salad, sprinkled with sugar and five-spice powder.

Eight Precious Pudding

Steamed rice pudding with red bean paste and dried candied fruit

Frozen Treats - Fruity Ice Cream Recipes

Tempt your palate with Asian flavors and enjoy the health benefits. Includes recipes for mango, durian and coconut milk ice cream.

Hot Bananas in Coconut Milk (Indonesian)

A quick and easy light dessert for two people.

How to Make Mango Pudding

My article includes easy tips for making this popular dessert, along with a photograph and several recipes.

Mango Pudding

A healthy version of the popular dessert, with just over 200 calories per serving, from cookbook author Stephen Wong.

Pina Colada Tofu Shake

Even people who normally shy away from tofu will enjoy this creamy shake - it makes a protein-rich breakfast or a refreshing snack.

Romantic Chocolate Fondue For Two With Asian Fruit Dippers

A romantic chocolate fondue for two with pineapple and kiwi fruit for dipping. Sponge cake also makes an excellent dipper - just break the cake into pieces and dip into the warmed chocolate.

Steamed Chinese Fruitcake - Sticky Cake

This New Year's cake is traditionally fed to the Chinese "Kitchen God," to make sure the family will have good fortune throughout the coming year.

Steamed Pears

Sweet Asian pears are filled with honey and Chinese dates and gently steamed.

Melon Velvet Pie

A delicious dish made with apricot preserves and melon balls, from RecipeSource.

Poached Pears with Ginger

A nice light dessert.

Berry Tofu Smoothie - Tofu Smoothie Recipe

Tofu Smoothie - Sweet lychees make the perfect choice for smoothie recipes. A splash of lime juice adds flavor. Tofu Smoothie Recipe.

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