Sweets & desserts 甜点糖果

Tanghulu 冰糖葫芦

The shell shatters before the juicy, sharply tart fruit comes through. Warm weather and moisture soften the coating.

Sanbuzhan egg-yolk sweet 三不沾

Expect a sweet, rich egg flavour and a supple, spoonable consistency. The traditional name refers to the mixture not sticking to the plate, spoon or teeth. It describes the intended finish of the dish rather than a separate ingredient.

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Beijing Palace-Style Milk Curd 宫廷奶酪

The focus is a smooth set texture and mild milk sweetness. Compare the plain version first if you want to understand the basic dessert before choosing a strongly flavoured variation.

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Roasted-soybean candy 豆根糖

The candy is sweet and distinctly beany, with a roasted-soybean aroma. Soft versions have a resistant chew, while hard versions break with a crisp bite.

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Honey Fried Pastry Flowers 蜂蜜麻糖

Honey Fried Pastry Flowers (蜂蜜麻糖) are a handmade sweet from Qishuzhuang town (七树庄镇) in Fengrun district (丰润区), Tangshan (唐山), where they are also known as Qishuzhuang matang (七树庄麻糖).

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Huiji Mung Bean Cakes 回记绿豆糕

Huiji Mung Bean Cakes (回记绿豆糕) are the mung bean cakes of the Huiji pastry shop in Shanhaiguan (山海关), Qinhuangdao (秦皇岛), Hebei, a speciality Shanhaiguan is well known for.

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Shenzhou Crisp Candy 深州酥糖

Shenzhou Crisp Candy (深州酥糖) is a sweet from Shenzhou (深州) in Hengshui (衡水), Hebei, that Beijing Tourism Network (北京旅游网) lists among the specialities of Hengshui and calls a symbol of festive celebration.

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Laoshuku Glutinous Rice Balls 老鼠窟元宵

Laoshuku Glutinous Rice Balls (老鼠窟元宵) are the yuanxiao (元宵) of the Hengyicheng Sweet Shop (恒义诚甜食店) in Taiyuan (太原), Shanxi.

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Jiexiu Filled Candy 介休贯馅糖

Jiexiu Filled Candy (介休贯馅糖) is a sweet from Jiexiu (介休) in Jinzhong (晋中), Shanxi: a malt-sugar casing wrapped around a filling of nuts or flowers and rolled in sesame.

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Hejin Sesame Candy 河津芝麻糖

Hejin Sesame Candy (河津芝麻糖) is listed among the local specialties of Yuncheng, Shanxi. The name includes 芝麻 (sesame). The term 糖 points to confectionery.

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Shenchi Mooncakes 神池月饼

Shenchi Mooncakes (神池月饼) use local flaxseed oil and water in a traditional baking craft associated with Shenchi County (神池县). The finished cakes have a golden-brown, crumbly crust and sweet filling.

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Fengzhen mooncake 丰镇月饼

The outside is firm and toasted, while the dense crumb carries a mellow sweetness and grain aroma.

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