White fungus and pear soup 

  This is a popular winter dessert. The ingredients are placed in a bowl which is then immersed in water in a larger container and stewed for several hours. The result is a warming and wholesome dessert. Many believe it helps nourish the skin. 

 

 Mango pudding 

 Mostly made using agar, fresh mangoes, evaporated milk and sugar, mango pudding is a mainstay of Hong Kong dessert menus. A fusion of Southeast Asian and local styles, mango pudding is served cold and has a light and creamy texture. 

 

 Durian desserts 

 Hong Kong’s dessert shops have taken durian – an import from Southeast Asia – and worked it into a myriad of combinations, including durian ice cream, durian sorbet and durian slush drinks.