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Guilinggao tortoise jelly dessert in bowls

Guilinggao (Tortoise Jelly)

Herbal jelly made from guilinggao powder — slightly bitter on its own, but add honey or condensed milk and it becomes a proper summer dessert. Simple to make, just don't rush the cooking.

Dessert Jelly +3
A smooth coffee coconut panna cotta dessert on a plate

Coffee Coconut Panna Cotta

Coffee meets coconut milk in this no-bake dessert — 15 minutes of actual work, then the fridge does the rest. A popular fusion dessert at Chinese bakeries and cafes. Just don't let it boil.

Dessert Panna-cotta +5
A clear cup of Chinese ice jelly garnished with mint and colorful toppings

Henan-style Ice Jelly (Shi Liangfen)

A summer street snack from Xinyang, Henan — wobbly jelly made from natural ice jelly seeds, topped with mint, lemon, or red beans. Lighter than gelatin and genuinely refreshing when it's hot out.

Dessert Summer +4