List of Thai desserts

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List of traditional Thai desserts




List of Thai desserts



Country or regionSoutheast Asia
Country or regionThailand
Ethnic group
Regional varieties
National dish
National dishes
National drink
National drinks
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Thai desserts are a variety of sweets originating from Thailand, known for their unique flavors and artistic presentation. These desserts often incorporate ingredients such as coconut milk, rice flour, and tropical fruits.

List of Thai Desserts[edit | edit source]

Khanom Chan[edit | edit source]

Khanom Chan is a traditional Thai dessert made from rice flour, coconut milk, and palm sugar. It is a multi-layered sweet that is often served at auspicious ceremonies.

Thong Yip[edit | edit source]

Thong Yip, also known as "pinched gold egg yolks," is a sweet made from egg yolks, sugar, and jasmine-scented water. It is shaped into a flower and symbolizes wealth.

Thong Yod[edit | edit source]

Thong Yod is a dessert similar to Thong Yip, made from egg yolks and sugar syrup. It is often served at weddings and celebrations.

Foi Thong[edit | edit source]

Foi Thong is a dessert made from egg yolks and sugar, spun into fine golden threads. It is a symbol of longevity and prosperity.

Khanom Buang[edit | edit source]

Khanom Buang is a crispy pancake filled with sweet or savory toppings, such as coconut cream and shredded coconut.

Luk Chup[edit | edit source]

Luk Chup is a dessert made from mung bean paste, shaped and colored to resemble miniature fruits and vegetables.

Tub Tim Grob[edit | edit source]

Tub Tim Grob is a dessert consisting of water chestnuts coated in red food coloring and tapioca flour, served in coconut milk with crushed ice.

Bua Loy[edit | edit source]

Bua Loy is a dessert made of glutinous rice flour balls in sweet coconut milk, often flavored with pandan or taro.

Khao Niew Mamuang[edit | edit source]

Khao Niew Mamuang, or mango sticky rice, is a popular Thai dessert made with glutinous rice, fresh mango, and coconut milk.

Khanom Tom[edit | edit source]

Khanom Tom is a dessert made of boiled rice flour dumplings filled with coconut and palm sugar, rolled in grated coconut.

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