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Over the past 2½ months, I’ve posted many recipes that incorporate the flavors of southeast Asia. That’s because Vietnam doesn’t really have a dessert culture in the western sense. However, here is a delicious dessert that is truly Vietnamese. Not really a cake in the standard sense, this dense, rich dessert is a cross between bread pudding and coconut custard.
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This is the first post of the second year for bakeitfab! Thank you to everyone who follows along, shares posts, and tries recipes! You support means the world to me! In that spirit, I am posting one of my favorite desserts, frozen passion fruit mousse. Passion fruit is readily available in Asia but if you can’t find fresh fruits, puree works just as well.
Ca phe sua da is an iced coffee drink in Vietnam made with strong espresso and sweetened condensed milk and it is addictive! In that spirit, here is a French classic with a Vietnamese twist – Vietnamese coffee eclairs. They are almost as addictive as the drink!
Sapodilla is a tropical fruit grown in many parts of the world including the Yucatan, the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia. Here in Vietnam the fruits are about 4 inches across with a deep peach colored flesh. They are extremely sweet when they are ripe and make fantastic granita! Paired with the tang of passion fruit, it’s a hard to beat combination!
Coconuts are everywhere in Vietnam. You can buy them whole in stores or on the street for a quick refreshing drink. This moist, delicious cake uses coconut cream and dried coconut to give a deep rich flavor. Paired with caramelized fruits and kaffir lime, this coconut pound cake makes for a wonderful treat.
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Lime is the citrus of choice in Vietnam, from soups and stews to fish dishes and more. While not as acidic as lemon, it still packs a punch in these lime meltaways. These little bites take the best of Vietnam and turn it into a light, refreshing ending for any meal.
Rice pudding is one of the all time comfort foods and this coconut rice pudding is sure to become a new favorite! Laced with cinnamon and star anise, serve this pudding warm or chilled for a comforting taste of the tropics!
Banana fritters are street food in Vietnam, particularly in Saigon. Locals set up small stands and make these delicious street treats to order. Here I’ve taken the liberty of adding a sauce for dipping these delicious bites. It’s not traditional but it’s oh so good!
Vietnamese food brings to mind fresh simple flavors, delicious spices, and many varieties of vegetables. However, there is also a strong French influence here so a French classic with a southeast Asian twist is a lovely, light dessert! Lemongrass mousse is a perfect finishing touch!
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Fruit tarts grace the windows of pastry shops around the world, only the fruits change. These tropical fruit tarts build on recipes we’ve already mastered to create a light, flavorful dessert with a wonderful tropical flair. The components can be made well in advance and then assembled when it’s time to eat!
