Dessert: For a super fruity and colorful dessert, opt for this pavlova! A crunchy meringue topped with vanilla whipped cream ...

while the sweetness of the ripe fruit is great for desserts. Since it is an exotic fruit, fresh jackfruit can be difficult to come across in grocery stores, especially when it is not in season.

“But I like to serve it in a way that’s more tropical,” says Wu, who looks to the flavors of Vietnamese chè, a collection of desserts that incorporate fruit like lychee and mango, and ...