We all know Southeast Asia for their hot and spicy, but it’s also home to some of the world’s sweetest and most delicious desserts. Even if you’re not one to have a sweet tooth, you can’t possibly say you’ve been to Southeast Asia without indulging in one of these seven mouthwatering desserts.

1. Mango Sticky Rice With Condensed Milk

Probably the most famous dessert in Thailand, mango sticky rice with condensed milk is a road side favorite as well as a fine dining darling. While rice isn’t traditionally used in sweet recipes in the West, Thai sweet sticky rice is on a whole other level. Made with a special kind of sweet rice, brown sugar, and coconut milk, this simple yet lovely concoction is paired perfectly with ripe mango slices. Drizzle some sweetened condense milk on top and you’re good to go. If you’re in Bangkok, get in line at Mango Tango for their signature mango sticky rice and other mango-themed desserts.

2. Ais Kacang

Found throughout Southeast Asia, especially in Malaysia and Singapore, ais kacang is a shaved ice desert topped with condensed milk, red bean, and your choice of fun and colorful sweets, such as aloe vera, cendol, nata de coco, ice cream, chocolate syrup, or brown sugar. The combinations and choices are endless! Most hawker centers will have one or two stalls selling this cold treat. They’re perfect after a long, hot day of sightseeing and shopping.

3. Rubies in Coconut Milk (Tub Tim Grob)

Resembling small red rubies, this dish comprises of water chestnuts covered in a pink tapioca jelly. It’s usually served with ice cold coconut milk and sometimes shredded jackfruit or jellied coconut flesh. Like ais kacang, tub tim grob is perfect for those hot Thai days when the heat and humidity are just too much.

4. Deep Fried Baby Bananas (Pisang Goreng)

Found all throughout Southeast Asia in a variety of ways, pisang goring literally translates to fried bananas in Malay. It’s most popular in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. You’ll find these on the road side and at most restaurants as it’s a staple snack for most of the locals in the region. They’re simple, sweet, and oh-so-good. Even though they’re battered and deep fried, they still count as fruits, right?

5. Grass Jelly & Ice

Because Southeast Asia is such a hot and humid climate, it’s no wonder most of their best desserts involve ice. Found in Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia, grass jelly and ice is a simple way to cool down. The recipe is fairly basic: grass jelly, ice, and brown sugar. You’ll find this dessert at hawker centers and some restaurants. And because it’s so easy to make, you can do it at home on your own too! If you’re in Bangkok, check out the grass jelly stall found deep within the Chatuchak Weekend Market. There’s usually a line and for good reason too.

6. Cendol

Famous in Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Brunei, Thailand, and Myanmar, cendol is a drink-like desert made of coconut milk, green jelly noodles made from rice flour, shaved ice and palm sugar. The cendol refers specifically to the tiny worm-like noodles, which are dyed green with pandan leaves.

You’ll be able to find cendol in most hawker centers and will usually have the option of adding red bean, creamed corn, or grass jelly as well.

7. Durian Ice Cream

Love it or hate it, you still have to try it. Durian ice cream is a signature dessert found almost exclusively in Southeast Asia. Made with the infamous spiky and stinky fruit, durian ice cream offers a much less pungent and powerful alternative to eating the fruit raw. Not only is there durian ice cream, but also durian cake, durian paste, and even durian popsicles!