No-Sweat Summer Desserts Under 10 Minutes

Beat the Heat with These Viral Asian Treats

Scorching days demand icy, creamy, and effortless desserts. Skip the oven—these 10 Asian-inspired gems use pantry staples and zero fancy skills. From silky puddings to jewel-toned jellies, they’re cheaper (and tastier!) than cafe versions. Let’s dive in!

1. Magic Milky Pudding (双皮奶) 🥛

$28 Cafe Dessert? Nope—Homemade in 15 Min!

Why it’s genius: Steam transforms milk + eggs into silky luxury.

Do This:

Whisk 3 egg whites; mix with 2 cups milk and 2 tbsp sugar.

Steam 15 mins (cover with foil!). Top with fruit, raisins, and sesame seeds.

Pro Tip: Use full-fat milk for extra creaminess.

2. Grape Jello Sparklers (葡萄冻撞奶) 💎

Better Than Boba Tea!

The hack: Grape skins + Sprite = dazzling purple magic.

Steps:

Wash grapes with 1 tsp salt + 1 tbsp flour (removes pesticides!).

Boil skins in 2 cups Sprite; strain. Add 40g agar powder + 1 tbsp sugar.

Pour over grapes; chill. Serve with milk or coconut cream.

3. Chewy Red Bean Bliss (红豆凉糕) ❤️

Sticky, Sweet & Irresistible

Secret: Steamed beans + glutinous rice flour = addictive texture.

Shortcut:

Soak 2 cups red beans overnight; steam 30 mins until soft.

Mash with 250g glutinous rice flour, 3 tbsp sugar, and 1 cup milk.

Steam 20 mins; chill, slice, and devour!

4. Pineapple Coconut Clouds (菠萝椰蓉糕) 🍍

5-Minute Tropical Escape

Why viral: Sunshine-sweet and jiggly!

Blend & Set:

Purée ½ pineapple + 1 cup water; strain. Simmer juice with 60g cornstarch and 2 tbsp sugar until thick.

Pour into molds; chill 2 hrs. Dust with coconut flakes—boom!

5. Cafe-Style Mango Sago (杨枝甘露) 🌟

No-Bottle-Needed Perfection

Cheat code: Use canned mango pulp!

Layer It:

Cook ½ cup sago pearls (boil 15 mins, rest 10 mins).

Blend 1 cup mango + ½ cup coconut milk.

In glasses: mango chunks + pomelo + sago + milk + mango blend.

6. 4-Ingredient Mango Mochi (芒果糯米糍) 🥭

No Oven, No Problem!

Kid-magnet: Soft, pillowy, and bursting with fruit.

Mix & Wrap:

Whisk 120g glutinous rice flour, 40g cornstarch, 2 tbsp sugar, and ¾ cup milk. Steam 30 mins.

Knead in 1 tbsp oil; wrap mango cubes. Roll in coconut flakes.

7. Watermelon Slushie (西瓜甘露) 🍉

$18 Drink? Make It for $2!

Pure refreshment: Like summer in a cup.

Blitz & Build:

Blend 2 cups watermelon + ½ cup coconut milk; strain.

Cook sago pearls (see Recipe 5).

Layer: watermelon cubes + sago + coconut milk + watermelon blend.

8. 3-Step Corn Milk Jelly (玉米奶冻) 🌽

Sweet, Surprising & Smoot

Unlock: Corn’s natural sweetness shines!

Simmer & Chill:

Blend kernels from 2 corn cobs + 1 cup water; strain.

Simmer with 1 cup milk, 2 tbsp sugar, and 50g agar powder.

Chill, slice, and drizzle with honey.

9. "Million-Dollar" Mung Bean Cake (绿豆糕) 💚

Poverty Food Turned Gold

Why it’s iconic: Humble ingredients, luxurious taste.

Steam & Slice:

Soak 2 cups mung beans 2 hrs; steam 30 mins until soft.

Mash with 200g glutinous rice flour + 1 cup milk.

Steam 15 mins; chill, slice, and drown in honey.

10. 5-Minute Milky Taro Balls (芋圆牛奶冰) 🍡

Taiwan’s Street Secret

The "million-dollar" finisher: Chewy, icy, euphoric.

Hack It:

Boil store-bought taro balls until they float (3 mins!).

Shave frozen milk into "snow" (blend frozen milk cubes!).

Layer with sweet red beans; drench with coconut milk.

Why These Rule Summer:

🔥 Zero Oven Needed: All recipes are stovetop or no-cook.

💰 $5 or Less Per Batch: Beat cafe markups!

⏱️ 10-Minute Max: Quicker than Uber Eats.

📸 Instagram-Worthy: Dragon fruit mochi? Grape gem jello? Yes please.

Pro Tip: Swap sugar for monk fruit or stevia to cut calories!

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