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Chinese Tofu Pudding. A delicious silken tofu in a sweet ginger broth. A popular dessert served as Chinese dessert cafes. It's very easy to make at home. Ready in 10 minutes with just 5 ingredients! This is vegan-friendly.
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What is Chinese Tofu Pudding?
Chinese Tofu Pudding is a delicious popular Chinese dessert served at dessert cafe's and restaurants. This dish is made of chilled soft silken tofu in a sweet sugar broth with a hint of ginger. It's a quick, easy and simple recipe to make this at home with minimal ingredients. This dessert can also be served warm or cold.
I absolutely adore this dish! It's probably my all-time favourite Chinese dessert if I had to pick just one. The contrasting temperatures between the cold silky tofu in that hot broth is the main reason why I enjoy it so much. Also the plain silky taste of the tofu is the perfect pair to the sweet gingery broth.
This dessert triggers many wonderful memories for me as it is commonly made for a celebration in Chinese culture. I hope it also brings back good memories for you too!
Ingredients
Please scroll down to below recipe card for exact measurements.
- Chilled Silken Tofu: or sub with dessert silken tofu. Make sure it's not expired or the tofu could taste sour.
- Water
- Chinese yellow rock sugar: or sub with cane sugar.
- Brown sugar
- Fresh ginger
Note: Most Asian grocers will carry these ingredients. You may find some at your select grocery store or online, like on Amazon.
How to make Chinese Tofu Pudding
Boil Sweet Broth
First in a small pot, add 3 cups of water and bring it a boil. Then add ginger slices, Chinese Rock Sugar and brown sugar. Mix, cover and reduce to a rolling simmer for 10 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved completely.
Divide Silken Tofu
Meanwhile divide the chilled silken tofu between your serving bowls.
Serve
Once the sweet broth is ready, ladle some into each bowl. Enjoy immediately or serve cold.
Storage & Reheating
The leftover broth and silken tofu will last up to 4 days stored in individual airtight containers in the fridge. To enjoy, you can reheat the broth on the stovetop in a small pot on medium heat or serve chilled with the chilled tofu.
Expert Tips
- Keep the silken tofu chilled until you're ready to serve. The contrast of the hot sweet broth over the cold tofu is really so delicious!
- Make sure the rock sugar has completely dissolved while simmering.
- Enjoy immediately to get the full effect of the delicious chilled tofu in the hot broth. Otherwise the hot broth will cook the tofu a bit.
FAQ
What is tofu pudding made of?
It's a simple delicious Chinese dessert made with silken tofu, yellow rock sugar, brown sugar, water, and ginger.
Can I use medium or firm tofu?
No, I don't recommend it as it doesn't have the same taste as silken tofu.
Can I use dessert silken tofu?
Yes, only if the dessert tofu isn't strongly flavored. Sometimes, depending on the brand, the tofu can come in a variety of flavors such as peach, coconut and more.
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Easy 10-minute Chinese Tofu Pudding
Christie Lai
Chinese Tofu Pudding. A delicious silken tofu in a sweet ginger sugar broth. A popular dessert served as Chinese dessert cafes. It's very easy to make at home and comes together in less than 10 minutes and it only requires 5 ingredients!
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 5 small bowls
Calories per serving 205 kcal
Ingredients
- 900 grams silken tofu or dessert silken tofu (chilled)
- 3 cups water
- 100 grams Chinese Rock Sugar or sub with cane sugar
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 5 slices ginger with skin on
Instructions
In a small pot, add 3 cups of water and bring it a boil. Then add ginger slices, Chinese Rock Sugar and brown sugar. Mix, cover and reduce to a rolling simmer for 10 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved completely.
Meanwhile divide the silken tofu between the serving bowls.
Once the broth is ready, ladle some into each bowl. Enjoy immediately or serve cold.
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Nutrition
Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg
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Comments
Brenda K
I just made it and it was very good! Thank you for sharing.Reply
christieathome
Thanks so much for making my recipe, Brenda! So glad you enjoyed it!
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Clarissa
Thank you for the delicious dessert recipe, Christie! I never knew it was so easy to make at home. Makes me miss my family but in a good way! Will make it again and again.Reply
christieathome
Thank you so much for making my recipe, Clarissa! I'm so happy that I could help bring back some family nostalgia!
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Rosemary
After seeing all of your delicious tofu recipes, I am officially adding tofu to my grocery list!Reply
Katerina | Once a Foodie
Ohhh, you had me at sweet ginger sugar broth! Every time I come to your blog I think I've found a favourite but I keep discovering new fabulous recipes like this one. Thanks so much for sharing, Christie! Merry Christmas to you and hubby xReply
Sherri
I've never tried tofu pudding before which is a surprise because I love all things tofu! It looks absolutely amazing and the flavor sounds fabulous! 🙂Reply
Never Ending Journeys
I haven't tried tofu pudding before! Looks like such an incredibly tasty treat!Reply
Josiah - DIY Thrill
This Tofu Pudding looks incredibly yummy!Reply
envy
had some left over silken tofu i needed to use up and decided to try a sweet recipe and it was absolutely deliciousReply
christieathome
Very happy to read this Envy! Thank you for making my recipe!
Michelle | Sift & Simmer
Love da fu fa! Such a delicious dessert hot or cold -- now I'm craving!Reply
Katherine | Love In My Oven
What an interesting sounding pudding Christie!! And a great way to use tofu! Love the ginger!Reply
