These traditional Indonesian desserts are simple, fresh, and a cinch to make! From sweet rice cakes to pineapple cookies, these Indonesian treats are sure to be a hit.

Wedang ronde is an Indonesian version of tang yuan, a popular Chinese dessert consisting of glutinous rice balls in a sweet soup. Here, the rice balls are cooked with ginger, palm sugar, and pandan leaves.

I fell in love with Indonesian desserts after spending 2 weeks touring the country. Let me know which of these is your favorite!

Wajik is a sweet dessert cake made of glutinous rice, coconut milk and palm sugar. It’s enjoyed throughout the Malay Archipelago, and, in Java, is also served in ceremonies.

Combining spices, coconut, and other local Indonesian ingredients creates a medley of flavorful desserts that are worth a try.Luckily you don’t have to travel to the country to eat them. If you’re up for the challenge, here are some of the best modern and traditional Indonesian desserts you can taste right from your kitchen.

The combination of sweet steamed pandan cake and savory grated coconut from Indonesian Putu Ayu will surely satisfy your cravings for sweet desserts and salty treats.

This gluten free Indonesian Sticky Coconut Cake (Wingko Babat) is a coconut filled dessert snack that’s easy to make and so delicious!

Indonesian Dessert - Dadar gulung (literally “rolled pancake”) is a traditional sweet snack commonly found in marketplaces and street-side stalls (warung), especially in Java and Bali.

Delicious, chewy balls bursting with melty coconut sugar

Bika Ambon comes in several flavours and is named a Honeycomb cake because of its appearance. Bake this dish for a great tea time treat!