Snow skin mooncake is a beloved Chinese dessert that’s perfect for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival. Unlike traditional mooncakes, snow skin mooncakes have a soft and chewy ‘snow skin’ made from glutinous rice flour, giving them a delicate and unique texture. The filling can vary from creamy custard to fruity flavors, making them a delightful treat for everyone. Today, I’m going to share with you a delicious snow skin mooncake recipe that you can easily recreate at home.
Ingredients:
- 200g glutinous rice flour
- 30g icing sugar
- 25g shortening
- 150ml water
- 1 tsp matcha powder (for green tea flavor)
- 1 tsp cocoa powder (for chocolate flavor)
- Filling of your choice: lotus seed paste, red bean paste, or sweetened mung bean paste
- Mooncake molds
Preparation Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and icing sugar. Add the shortening and mix until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Gradually add water and knead the mixture into a soft dough. Divide the dough into smaller portions and mix in matcha powder for green tea flavor and cocoa powder for chocolate flavor. Knead until the colors are well incorporated.
- Divide the filling into equal portions and roll them into balls.
- Take a portion of the snow skin dough and flatten it with your hands. Place a filling ball in the center and wrap the dough around it, shaping it into a smooth ball.
- Dust the mooncake mold and press the dough ball firmly into the mold. Tap the mold gently to release the mooncake.
- Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling.
Cooking Time & Servings:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Chilling time: 1 hour
Servings: 12 mooncakes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 10mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 10g
Tips and Tricks:
- You can customize the flavors by adding different natural colorings or flavorings to the snow skin dough.
- To store, wrap the snow skin mooncakes in cling film and place them in an airtight container. They can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Conclusion:
I hope you enjoy making and indulging in these delightful snow skin mooncakes. Share your creations with friends and family, and don’t forget to tag me on social media. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
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