Portland Surroundings Dessert Gem

🍮 Matcha Pudding: Rich Milk Flavor, Strawberry Sauce Is the Cherry on Top! I’d come for the puffs, but this bowl of matcha pudding completely won me over! Served in a tiny glass jar, it was dusted with a light layer of matcha powder, with a small spoonful of tangy strawberry sauce on the side. It wasn’t the most eye-catching dessert, but the first bite was a game-changer. The texture was “cloud-soft”—scooping it gently with a spoon, I could feel it wobble slightly. It melted in my mouth instantly, no “firm jelly texture” at all; instead, it was like “melted matcha milk jelly,” bursting with rich milk flavor. The matcha added a faint bitterness, never overpowering the milk, but balancing out the sweetness perfectly. The strawberry sauce was the highlight: tangy fruit bits mixed with the pudding, creating a layered flavor of “milky sweetness + subtle bitterness + fruity tang.” I even scraped every last crumb from the jar, silently naming it “the best matcha pudding in Portland”～ 🥧 Ube Puffs: Pretty and Delicious, Stuffed with Filling! Even without the matcha puffs, the ube version more than made up for it! The puffs were freshly baked, still warm in my hand, with a golden, crispy shell that crunched when I bit into it. As the shell cracked, the ube filling inside “burst” out—they didn’t skimp on the filling at all, no “hollow with a little filling” laziness here. Every bite was packed with smooth ube puree, with tiny bits of ube for texture. The sweetness was just right, not cloying like some ube desserts; instead, it had the natural sweetness of ube itself. The appearance was amazing too: pale purple filling oozed out of the golden puff, like “hiding a little sweet potato inside”—super photogenic. I split the puff in half, and the filling dripped down the sides. The crisp shell, creamy filling, and faint butter aroma made every bite satisfying. Even my friend who doesn’t like sweet food couldn’t help saying, “This isn’t greasy—I want another one too!”～ 🍪 Chocolate Cookies: The Only Letdown, Too Dense to Swallow Compared to the pudding and puffs, the cookies were a bit of a letdown. We ordered classic chocolate chip cookies—they were big, with a slightly burnt outer layer, looking appetizing. But the first bite revealed they were “way too dense”: the texture was like “unsoaked cookie crumbs,” requiring effort to chew. There wasn’t enough butter aroma, and too few chocolate chips. By the halfway point, I felt like I was choking and had to drink water to swallow. Definitely “not worth repurchasing.” 📍 Surrounding Perks: After Dessert, Stop for Boba or Roast Goose! Bethany Plaza isn’t huge, but it has great amenities: next door is a boba milk tea shop—perfect for grabbing a sugar-free boba to cut the sweetness after dessert. There’s also a Cantonese roast goose noodle shop, which I’ve heard has amazing roast goose leg rice. Next time, I plan to “eat roast goose first, then dessert,” combining a proper meal with afternoon tea perfectly. If you have extra time, the plaza has a supermarket and small stores—wandering around, soaking up the sun, and enjoying a slow afternoon feels incredibly cozy. 💡 Final Thought: Must-Try Dessert Spot Near Portland! Call Ahead for Matcha Puffs Even though it’s a bit far from downtown, Buttercoop Bakery is totally worth the drive. Order the matcha pudding and ube puffs without hesitation, but skip the cookies. If you’re a matcha fan like me, call ahead to ask, “Do you have matcha puffs today?” to avoid a letdown like mine. Next time I visit, I’ll make sure to try the matcha puffs, macarons, and mini cakes—checking every item off this “sweet shop’s” menu! #DessertLover #SweetTooth #PortlandSurroundings #PortlandFoodie #Oregon #PortlandEats #HiddenDessertSh