7 Best Korean Desserts
If you’ve ever craved the perfect mix of sweetness and a touch of something unique, you’re in for a treat! Korean desserts are as beautiful as they are delicious, blending flavors and textures you might not find anywhere else. From fluffy rice cakes to chewy, nutty cookies, these recipes are easy to follow and guaranteed to bring that “wow” factor to your dessert table. Dive into these seven classic treats and discover why Korean desserts are making waves worldwide.
I love how this cake takes Pepero (those delicious chocolate-dipped biscuit sticks) to the next level by turning them into a fun, whimsical cake! It’s playful and super easy to put together, which makes it perfect for any celebration or even just a fun afternoon treat. Plus, who doesn’t love a chocolate-covered biscuit? You’ll feel like a kid again making and eating this one.
These honey-soaked, chewy cookies are such a classic Korean dessert, and there’s so much to love about them! Yakgwa is rich and almost floral, thanks to ginger and honey, with a texture that’s beautifully chewy but slightly crisp on the outside. Making them is a fun experience, and the result is a little piece of Korean tradition you’ll want to share with everyone.
Dasik cookies are adorable, bite-sized treats traditionally served with tea, and they’re as pretty as they are delicious. Made with rice or bean flour and shaped into delicate designs, each bite is mildly sweet and melts in your mouth. These cookies are a real treat for the eyes and palate, and they add such an elegant touch to any tea party or gathering.
Songpyeon is a chewy, slightly sweet rice cake that’s usually made for Korean Thanksgiving (Chuseok), but I think it’s worth making anytime! They’re filled with sweet red beans or sesame seeds and are steamed with pine needles, which gives them a subtle, earthy fragrance. There’s something deeply satisfying about creating these little half-moon shapes by hand—it’s a dessert that feels meaningful.
If you love the chewy texture of mochi, you’ll go crazy for this red bean mochi cake. It’s soft, dense, and has that perfect stretchy bite that mochi fans love, with a subtle sweetness from the red beans. It’s also incredibly easy to make, so you can skip the traditional pounding and still get that irresistible mochi texture in each bite.
Dalgona candy is nostalgic and super fun to make, especially if you loved it in Squid Game! This light, airy caramel candy is sweet with a hint of bitterness, and it practically melts in your mouth. With just sugar and baking soda, it’s a simple but satisfying treat that takes you right to the heart of Korean street food.
This chewy red bean mochi is a total delight—sweet, soft, and incredibly satisfying. The recipe is surprisingly straightforward, with just a few ingredients, and it results in perfect, bite-sized mochi with a sweet red bean filling. If you’ve never tried making mochi before, this is a wonderful recipe to start with—it’s foolproof and super rewarding.