10 Best Desserts To Try When In Vietnam

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Chè Chuối

This dish is a tapioca coconut pudding with banana that can be enjoyed either hot or cold. When warmed, it has a soupy consistency but solidifies into a custard-like texture when cooled.

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Sữa Chua Nếp Cẩm

A glass layered with sweet and creamy Vietnamese-style yoghurt and purple sticky rice flavoured with pandan and coconut milk, garnished with mint.

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Hoa Quả Dầm

This dish is a refreshing mix of fresh fruit, coconut cream, and shaved ice. You can use any fresh fruit, such as jackfruit, kiwi, watermelon, apple, or avocado. To add some texture, consider adding pandan jellies or tapioca balls.

Hoa qua dum | yukari_coco/instagram

Chè Bắp

It is a winter dessert made with fresh corn, coconut cream, and tapioca pearls, commonly found in Hoi An. It is one of the most cherished desserts in Vietnam.

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Bò Bía Ngọt

Bò bía is a tasty Vietnamese snack made of rice paper, nougat, coconut, and sesame seeds, sold by bicycle vendors for VND 5,000 per roll.

Bo bia ngot | Bò Bía Ngọt Biên Hòa/facebook

Caramen Hoa Quả

The Vietnamese creme caramel is served with fresh fruit, jellies, and a drizzle of coconut cream. This dessert is a true indulgence for VND 20,000 only.

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Bánh Đa Kê

These rice crackers with mung bean, millet paste, sugar sprinkles, and sesame seeds are hearty treats commonly sold by bicycle vendors for VND 5,000 or 10,000.

Banh da ke | riviu.vn_hanoi/instagram

Bánh Pia

Originating from Soc Trang province, Bánh Pia is a flaky pastry filled with sweet mung bean or durian paste. These pastries are often enjoyed with a cup of Vietnamese tea.

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Kem

Kem is the Vietnamese term for ice cream, often sold by street vendors in small plastic cups with flavours like durian, coconut, and green bean.

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Chè̀ Ba Màu

This dessert lives up to its name by featuring three colourful layers of sweet and gelatinous delicacies. Typically, the layers are made from mung bean paste, pandan jelly, and red bean paste.

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