Dessert

Summer’s End Sorbet Cake

Do you like apples and cinnamon? My sorbet cake is a kind of dessert that doesn’t only taste the sweetness from the apple but also a nice fresh seasoning from cinnamon work so nice together in this cake. This is a nice dessert to welcome the new season of Fall. Ingredients For the crust 2Continue reading “Summer’s End Sorbet Cake”

No-bake Vegan Cheesecake

Make this easy cheesecake with ingredients that you have right at hand, or close by. So simple to make – fewer than 10 ingredients – and delicious! Ingredients Crust -1/3 cup dried fig pieces -2 tbsp coconut milk Filling -6 oz soft tofu -3 tbsp almond butter -1 tbsp coconut milk -3 tbsp maple syrupContinue reading “No-bake Vegan Cheesecake”

Black Rice Coconut Creme Balls

When we were kids, every meal included rice. Rice is a big part of our life and culture. On occasion, instead of white jasmine rice, we’d have black rice and it was pretty special. You might know of the popular dessert, ‘ Mango and Sticky Rice’, made with white sticky rice and coconut milk. ThisContinue reading “Black Rice Coconut Creme Balls”

Pumpkin Custard-Sangkaya

This is a simple and delicious recipe — only 5 ingredients. You can make this dessert in no time. This will satisfy the sweet tooth! Serves 3 people. Ingredients – a small pumpkin or squash, I used butternut squash – 1/2 cup coconut milk – 2 tbsp coconut flakes – 6-7 dates – 1 tbspContinue reading “Pumpkin Custard-Sangkaya”

Mini Banana Raisin Cakes

I grew up in Thailand. We didn’t have an oven in most homes. Since coming to the USA years ago. I’m in love with baking, roasting everything. If it involves an oven, I love it all. This recipe of course would involve baking! I call it mini banana raisin cakes, it’s easy to make andContinue reading “Mini Banana Raisin Cakes”

No-dairy No-crank Overnight Ice Creme

A quick and easy dessert for hot days. Tasty and refreshing. I heated coconut milk and sweetener. Added bananas, shredded coconut, and fresh local cherries. Looking to reduce or eliminate sweetening in my cooking, I used coconut palm sugar in this recipe. Feel free to use your own favorite and seasonal fruits and nuts:Continue reading “No-dairy No-crank Overnight Ice Creme”

No-Bake Coconut Balls

This is an easy recipe, no baking required and sweetness comes from the fruits. It’s a great way to use up ripe bananas. Fast and simple. And you can’t eat just one! -Ingredients- 1-2 bananas 1/4 cup cashews, ground fine 1-2 tbsp coconut milk 1/2 cup coconut flakes a pinch of cinnamon -Directions- In aContinue reading “No-Bake Coconut Balls”

Rice Balls In Coconut Milk (Khnom Bua Loi)

Khnom Bua Loi is available at most markets and restaurants in Thailand. It’s fun and super easy to make. Making khnom bua loi is a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends. With only a few ingredients, this beautiful dessert will be ready to serve in no time. In this version, sweet potatoContinue reading “Rice Balls In Coconut Milk (Khnom Bua Loi)”

Khanom Gluay – Banana Pudding Cake

Growing up in Thailand, somebody went to the market every day. The rest of us would wait expectantly, hopefully, for a treat. We were never disappointed when it was Khanom Gluay, Banana Pudding Cake. Ingredients –1/2 cup coconut flour –3 or 4 bananas –1 cup coconut milk –1 tbsp agave syrup. Use the sweetener ofContinue reading “Khanom Gluay – Banana Pudding Cake”

Squash in Coconut Milk

This dessert is served at markets in Thailand throughout the year. In our part of the world, the Pacific Northwest of the US, autumn is upon us. The harvest is in and the weather is cold and wet. Pumpkins and winter squash, in a variety of colors, are showing up in all the usual places.Continue reading “Squash in Coconut Milk”