Explore easy and delicious Korean desserts and sweets! From classic to modern, these recipes are perfect for sweetening up your meal. Enjoy warm and cold treats that are just right for any occasion.
Korean desserts are increasingly popular worldwide for their unique flavors and easy recipes. From traditional to modern, they showcase Korea’s culinary heritage and are simple to make with common ingredients. This simplicity, paired with great taste, is why they’re loved worldwide.
Making Korean desserts can be both fun and creative. Popular treats like Bungee jump (fish-shaped bread with red bean paste) are enjoyable to make, while traditional Korean desserts like Yaksik (sweet rice with nuts and fruits) and Injeolmi (sticky sweet rice cake) mark special occasions like Lunar New Year.
Yet, many Korean sweets are also great for everyday enjoyment, such as Jolly Pong (cereal milk shake) or the tasty Kkwabaegi (twist donut).
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Try our top 18 Korean dessert recipes. From warm comfort foods to cool refreshments, these sweets cater to every taste. For a warm and cozy experience, indulge in Hotteoka cinnamon and brown sugar-stuffed pancake, or enjoy the comforting danpatjuka sweet red bean soup, perfect for chilly days.
As the weather gets warmer, cool down with Korea’s most popular dessert, Bingsu. This delightful shaved ice treat, topped with sweet red beans and a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk, is perfect for refreshing yourself. Or, enjoy Subak hwachaea revitalizing Korean watermelon punch. It’s the ideal choice for sipping on hot summer days.
18 Popular Korean Desserts and Sweets
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Homemade Patbingsu (Korean Shaved Milky Ice)
You can make classic Korean shaved ice (patbingsu) easily at home. My recipe combines milky shaved ice with red beans, rice cakes and a drizzle of sweet condensed milk for an authentic and delicious Korean dessert. No shaving machine required; step by step instructions included
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Songpyeon (Korean Chuseok Rice Cake)
Learn how to make Songpyeon with this easy recipe! These Korean half-moon-shaped rice cakes are essential for your Chuseok celebration. Elevate the festive spirit by incorporating natural food powders for colorful Songpyeon. Explore a range of delightful sweet fillings and learn traditional steaming techniques for a perfect batch! Makes 4 batches (32 pieces)
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18 Must-Try Korean Desserts and Sweets: Korean Watermelon Punch
Korean watermelon punch (subak hwachae) is a typical Korean fruit punch to enjoy in the summer. You can use watermelon alone or mix with other summer fruits. It is quick to make with just 4 ingredients.
- 1/4 seedless watermelon, balled or cubed
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 2 1/2 cup lemon-lime flavored soda, chilled
- 2-4 tbsp sweet condensed milk, honey or sugar
- blueberries to garnish, optional
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Place watermelon pieces (and its juice) in a large serving bowl.
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Mix milk and condensed milk in another bowl and add soda; stir. Pour the punch mixture over watermelon. Garnish with blueberries if using.
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To serve, ladle watermelon punch into a small individual serving bowl. Serve immediately or chill up to 2 hours.
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Leftover punch can be stored in the refrigerator up to 24 hours.
You can add other fruits like honeydew melon or cantaloupe, pineapple along with watermelon in the punch.