05 Delectable Thai Sweet Dishes to Try - Truly Divine Desserts

A popular sweet snack, Thai roti is a local favourite and is best eaten when it is freshly made and still hot. Part of the fun is getting to see street vendors make this heavenly treat. The dough is sweet and is grilled after being layered with butter or margarine; when eaten right off the grill, you can enjoy both crispy and soft elements that make it such a delight. Of course, what makes it even more tempting is the choice of fillings and toppings; options can include strawberry jam, bananas or Nutella!

Another perennial top choice for locals and foreigners alike, mango sticky rice is a refreshing dessert that is well worth keeping room for after your meal. Glutinous rice is used for this dish which is steamed and then combined with sugar and coconut cream that is thick; to it is added fresh and juicy slices of ripe sweet mango which can be topped with more coconut cream and even mung beans. Sticky, sweet and succulent, you are bound to want to try this dish more than once!

As you explore the streets in Thailand, you are likely to come across vendors making yummylicious coconut rice dumplings. True to its name, they are made using coconut and rice flour which is then cooked in a pancake-like form on a hot grill. Locally known as "khanon krok", it is served plain or with toppings such as corn. If you are looking to sample another kind of dumpling for dessert in Thailand then there are delectable Chinese style sesame dumplings in ginger syrup; you can look to try this dish at Chinese eateries or even at a Sukhumvit 5 star hotel in Bangkok the likes of Emporium Suites by Chatrium.

After a long afternoon in the sweltering heat, there is nothing like cool and refreshing coconut ice cream to make your day. The coconut flavour of this ice cream can be addictive and you are bound to want to make it at home (there are plenty of recipes online). Adding to this creation is the variety of toppings that can be offered including sweet corn, peanuts and more. For a novel touch, some vendors even serve this dish in a coconut too!

Locally known as "khanom buang", this traditional dish is a kind of crepe or crispy pancake, and some would say it is similar in appearance to a Mexican taco. While you do get a savoury version, don't forget to try the sweet variety which usually has a yellow topping which consists of egg yolk strips that have been boiled in syrup. The crepe / pancake usually has a meringue filling, while ingredients such as chocolate or banana can also be added to its creation.