13 Popular Thai Desserts (Easy Recipes To Make At Home)
on Oct 26, 2022, Updated Nov 24, 2023
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Simple to make and mouthwatering, these traditional Thai Desserts are sweet and delicious. Most of these recipes are made with simple ingredients like coconut milk and fresh fruits, and sweetened with syrups. They are perfect treats to serve for any occasion.
Thai Coconut Sweet Rice (Mango Sticky Rice)
Sweet, sticky, and full of coconut flavors, this is my favorite Thai dessert! This recipe cooks the rice in a rice cooker and requires no soaking! Completely a game-changer!
Rolled Ice Cream
Rolled and then stir-fried – yes, stir-fried! – this unbelievably delicious dessert is then covered with your favorite ice cream toppings. It. Is. Amazing!
Thai Mango Coconut Pudding
Tropical, flavorful, and delectably sweet, this savory pudding is a mango and coconut milk delight you will love – and so will your guests! Pro tip: Top it with fresh mango slices for added flavor and a more impressive presentation.
Leum Kleun
This traditional sweet is hard to come by these days, but it’s a real treat. It is made with mung bean flour, Jasmin water, and sugar. You can add food coloring for a more vibrant look. It is then topped with coconut milk, rice flour, and salt. This balanced and smooth dessert is a surprisingly delectable choice.
Khanom Buang Recipe (Thai Crepes)
If you’ve been to Thailand, you know these delicious crepes are the most popular street food – for good reason, of course! Luckily, these are so simple to make at home. Loaded with sweet and creamy toppings, these are versatile and delicious.
Thai Grilled Pineapple
Grilled fruit is common in many parts of the world, though it’s still rather unusual in the USA. Give it a try and we promise, you’ll see what all the fuss is about.
Thai Fried Bananas
Covered in coconut ice cream and drizzled with sweet honey, Thai fried bananas are a traditional dessert you must try. You’ll be an instant fan!
Thai Coconut Cake Recipe (Kanom Baa Bin)
Moist in the middle with a slightly crunchy topping, this perfectly sweet cake is a yummy treat the whole family will love. Bonus: it’s a cinch to prep, even for a beginner baker.
Bua Loy: Thai Rice Dumplings Coconut Milk Dessert
Directly translated into “floating lotus,” this coconut milk dessert has floating sticky rice dumplings in it that you will love!
Mango Mousse Cake
Refreshing, sweet, and delicious, mango mousse topped with a gel layer of mango deliciousness, this dessert is a tropical delight everyone will devour.
Thai Steamed Banana Cake
Made with a sweet, creamy filling, this banana cake topped with grated coconut is a fresh, tasty Thai dessert the whole family will enjoy.
Thai Tea Cake
Made with a biscuit layer on the bottom, this Thai tea cake is about to become your go-to coffee cake recipe.
Thai Banana Pancakes (Banana Roti)
A popular Thai snack, these banana pancakes are one versatile treat. You can try a number of fillings, from fruits to spreads to sweet sauces, and they always taste amazing.
Traditional Thai Dessert Collection
Ingredients
For Rolled Ice Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup condensed milk
- 4 Oreos
For the Toppings – Optional
- whipped cream
- raspberries
Instructions
- In a large jar, whisk together heavy cream and condensed milk.
- Pour the mixture onto a large baking tray.
- Add Oreo cookies on top of the ice cream mixture, and use two steel spatulas to chop the cookies into small crumbs and mix them with the ice cream base. (It may take a few minutes, but make sure to mix them thoroughly. This will make sure that your ice cream has a smooth consistency.)
- Spread the mixture evenly on the tray, and place the tray in the freezer. Freeze for 5 hours or overnight until it’s solid. (It’s very important to make sure your tray lay flat in the freezer.)
- When ready to serve, arrange the rolling space ahead of time as it’s very important for you to move as fast as possible to avoid the ice cream from melting. Place the tray on the counter. You can put it against a wall so that your tray’s secured during rolling. Alternatively, you can roll your ice cream in the freezer (if it’s possible).
- Using your steel spatula, roll the ice cream from one end towards the other until it forms a nice spiral shape. Repeat with the rest.
- Gently transfer the rolls into a serving bowl or cup.
- Top with whipped cream, Oreo cookie, and crushed Oreos, and raspberries. Serve and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
