7 Symbolic Chinese New Year Desserts for Prosperity 

By Deepali Verma February 9, 2024

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Nian Gao

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Tang Yuan

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Egg Custard Tart

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Taro Ball Soup

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Sesame Seed Dessert Balls

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Eight-Treasure Glutinous Rice Pudding

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Homemade Chinese Sesame Peanut Brittle

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