10 Traditional Desserts To Try On Your Hong Kong Trip 

Hong Kong's lively food scene includes many classic desserts that show off the city's rich cultural history. Here are ten sweets you have to try.

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Egg Tarts

A flaky crust holds a creamy egg-based custard inside these well-known cakes. You can get them hot from the oven at shops in the area.

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Mango Pudding

 You can make this treat with fresh mangoes, gelatin, and evaporated milk. It's smooth and creamy. Most of the time, it's served cold with fruit or mint on top.

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Hong Kong Style Pineapple Bun

 This bun does not have pineapple in it, despite its name. Along the top is a sweet, crunchy crust that feels like pineapple.

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Red Bean Soup

 A warm, sweet soup made with red beans and sugar. Lotus seeds or chewy rice balls are sometimes added to the mix.

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Sesame Balls

 There is sweet red bean paste inside these deep-fried treats, and sesame seeds cover them.

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Sweet Tofu Pudding

 A soft, smooth tofu dessert that is served with ginger sauce or sweet syrup. This dessert is light and cool.

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Almond Tea

When made from almond paste, this smooth, nutty drink is often served warm and with a hint of sweetness.

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Sweet Potato Balls

These sweet potato balls are chewy and have a crispy outside. They are both sweet and spicy.

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Chinese Egg Waffles

 People like to eat these waffles on the street because they are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They have a unique texture that feels like bubbles.

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Lotus Seed Paste Mooncakes

These mooncakes are usually eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival. They are filled with a smooth lotus seed paste and sometimes salted egg whites.

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