Desserts form a quintessential part of any celebration; Chinese New year is no exception to this ground rule. Here are some classic and popular Chinese New Year desserts, which are reflections of the traditions of this Asian nation. Treat your guests with a sweet tooth to these interesting delicacies…

Classic Desserts For Chinese New Year

1. Chinese Almond Cookies

Almond cookies are integral part of welcoming the lunar New Year. They have a delightfully delicate and light flavor that just satiates your sweet craving in a very subtle fashion.

2. Nian Gao

This is the classic Chinese New Year Cake, made using rice. A steamed delicacy, it is free of butter, eggs, as well as other classic cake ingredients.  Loaded with fruits, this delicacy is the symbol of richness and togetherness.

3. Eight Precious Pudding

Eight various dried, candied fruits are used in preparing this traditional Chinese dessert. A tastefully prepared sweet, it is definitely a treat symbolizing long life and happiness.

4. Chinese Baked Pears

While it is not a dessert served traditionally during Chinese New Year, it is one of the delectable recipes. Rich and flavorful, this scrumptious dessert is loaded with walnuts and flavored with honey.

5. Chinese Mandarin Almond Custard

A popular Chinese New Year treat, it symbolizes prosperity hidden in the coming year. Flavored with honey and almond extract, this is a subtly sweet treat which will be adored by non-sweet lovers also.

6. Nanking Custard Finger

Made using flour and corn flour, this is flavored with sesame powder. Sesame is one of the inevitable ingredients for the Chinese, and hence, this dish makes a perfect Lunar new year dessert.

7. Zeen Doy

Delicious, crispy, and tasty, these red bean paste rice flour delicacy are deep-fried after rolling in sesame seeds. The golden colored subtly sweet Chinese treat displays the warmth and prosperity the novel year has in store.

8. Jar Wontons

The wontons get a new flavor with this sweet delight. Loaded with assorted nuts and dates, this deep-fried golden brown delicacy is served sprinkled lavishly with icing sugar.

9. Banana Spring Rolls

Filled with bananas and flavored with brown sugar, these sweet spring rolls taste fabulous when relished warm along with ice cream.

10. Chinese Chews

A crunchy, sweet, ginger-flavored treat, this comes packed with walnuts, candied cherries, candied pineapples, and dates. Baked akin to classic cakes, these can be enjoyed warm with a cup of ginger flavored tea.

All the above-mentioned Chinese New Year desserts can be made using sugar substitutes, if you wish to serve them to diabetics. Welcome the new year in the sweetest and most delightful way with the Chinese New Year treats!

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