I’m Aihoa! I created Food with Aihoa to share my food experiments and favorite recipes.
All in Desserts
Did you know you can make crepes with pancake mix and some ingredients that you'll likely always have available? All you need to makes these delicious crepes are pancake mix, milk, an egg, and some vanilla! Serve them with fruits if you're in the mood for sweet crepes, or meats and cheeses if you're in the mood for savory crepes.
If you’ve never had a Waffle Cabin waffle before, you’re in for a treat. These waffles have a crunchy sugar coating on the outside and are soft and buttery on the inside. They smell like vanilla and taste like heaven. We’ve made several attempts to recreate these drool-worthy waffles at home and we’re so happy to finally be able to say that this is as close as it gets to the real deal!
These quick and easy raspberry thumbprint cookies are the perfect cookies to make for any occasion. They’re soft, lightly sweet, and absolutely delicious! They also happen to be grain-free and gluten-free. I used raspberry jam, but feel free to experiment and use whatever jam you’d like!
Sugar, spice, and everything nice - Lemon Ginger Zingers made by my smart cookie, Chris.
Bean there...ate that! In Vietnam, sweet soups or puddings are known as chè. This Vietnamese Mung Bean Dessert, called che dau xanh, is easily one of the most simple Vietnamese desserts to make. Mung beans are said to have cooling properties on the body and other health benefits, but I'm no doctor. To me, this is purely a yummy dessert that can be served hot, cold, or over crushed ice. All you need are 4 simple ingredients - mung beans, sugar, coconut milk, and water!
This jiggly, wiggly custard of silky, sweet deliciousness was adopted by the Vietnamese during the French colonization of Vietnam in the 19th century and is a common dessert. In northern Vietnam, it is known as bánh caramel, kem caramel or caramen and in southern Vietnam, it is known as bánh flan or kem flan. The difference between Vietnamese flan and European flan is Vietnamese flan is usually smaller and steamed rather than baked. Vietnamese flan also uses coconut as an ingredient and is drizzled with black coffee when served.
Rich and smooth just the way cheesecake should be. The raspberry swirls against the white chocolate look gorgeous (and taste even better!) and make this cheesecake a great pick for bringing to family gatherings or special events.
This light traditional Vietnamese banana, coconut, and tapioca pudding (che chuoi) was one of my favorite desserts growing up. It’s lightly sweetened and the cooked bananas add the perfect tang. I remember eating this until I couldn’t fit anymore in me. You can serve che chuoi warm or cold so it’s perfect for warming you up on cold mornings or giving you a refresh on a hot summer day!
