10 Desserts To Try On Your South Korea Tour

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Patbingsu

Patbingsu is a popular shaved ice dessert, perfect for cooling down in the summer. It typically features a base of finely shaved ice topped with sweetened red beans, condensed milk, and various fruits.

Traditional Patbingsu from Korea | Shutterstock

Hotteok

Hotteok is a Korean-style pancake filled with sweet fillings such as brown sugar, honey, chopped peanuts, and cinnamon. This winter street food favourite is fried until crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.

A delicious serving of Hotteok | Shutterstock

Tteok

Tteok refers to a wide variety of Korean rice cakes enjoyed during celebrations and festivals. These chewy, glutinous treats can be sweet or savoury. Common sweet variations include Injeolmi and Songpyeon.

An assortment of Tteok | Shutterstock

Bungeoppang

Bungeoppang is a fish-shaped pastry filled with sweet red bean paste. This popular street food snack is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Variations can include fillings like custard, chocolate, or sweet potato.

A basket full of Bungeoppang | Shutterstock

Yakgwa

Yakgwa is a traditional Korean honey cookie made from wheat flour, sesame oil, honey, and ginger juice. These deep-fried treats have a chewy texture and are often enjoyed during holidays and special occasions.

A serving of Yakgwa | Shutterstock

Hodugwaja

Hodugwaja, or walnut cookies, are small, walnut-shaped pastries filled with red bean paste and a whole walnut. Originating from Cheonan, these bite-sized treats are baked to perfection, offering a delicious combination of nutty and sweet flavours.

The dessert Hodugwaja from Korea | Shutterstock

Jipangyi Ice Cream

Jipangyi, or cane ice cream, features soft serve ice cream served in a long, cane-shaped puffed corn cone. This whimsical dessert is both fun to eat and delicious.

A man holds a Jipangyi Ice Cream | Shutterstock

Chapssaltteok

Chapssaltteok is a type of tteok, specifically a glutinous rice cake filled with sweetened red bean paste. Similar to Japanese mochi, these chewy, bite-sized desserts are enjoyed during celebrations.

A close-up of Korean Chapssaltteok | Shutterstock

Dasik

Daski are traditional Korean tea cookies served during tea ceremonies. They come in various shapes and colours, made from ingredients such as sesame seeds, chestnuts, and green tea powder.

Traditional Dasik from Korea | Shutterstock

Ggul Tteok

Ggul Tteok, also known as honey rice cakes, are small, chewy rice cakes filled with sweet honey syrup. These bite-sized treats are often enjoyed as a snack or dessert, offering a delightful combination of chewy texture and sweet, gooey filling.

A delicious serving of Ggul Tteok | Shutterstock

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