Description
Tanghulu is a delightful and crunchy candied treat that brings the essence of Chinese street food right to your home. This easy-to-follow recipe features fresh fruits like strawberries coated in a glossy, hard sugar shell, creating a visually stunning dessert that’s as enjoyable to look at as it is to eat. Perfect for parties, festive occasions, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, tanghulu stands out for its satisfying crunch and irresistible flavor. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can impress your family and friends with this vibrant dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 lb strawberries (or other firm fruits)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly before skewering them on bamboo sticks.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water; bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Monitor the mixture with a candy thermometer until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Quickly dip each fruit skewer into the boiling sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Place the skewers on a parchment-lined sheet pan to cool and allow the coating to harden.
- Enjoy your homemade tanghulu fresh as a snack or dessert!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (45g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg