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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.

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