Description
These Strawberry Snow Skin Mooncakes are soft, chewy, and filled with a sweet and fruity strawberry filling. A refreshing no-bake treat, perfect for special occasions or simply as a delicious dessert!
Ingredients
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For the Snow Skin:
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon pandan extract (optional, for color and flavor)
For the Filling:
- 1 cup strawberry jam or fresh strawberries (pureed)
- 1/2 cup sweet red bean paste (optional, for added flavor)
- Chopped strawberries (optional, for added texture)
Instructions
Prepare the Snow Skin
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and powdered sugar. Gradually add the water and vegetable oil, mixing until smooth. Add pandan extract if using.
- Steam the Mixture: Pour the mixture into a heatproof dish and steam over boiling water for about 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway, until it becomes translucent and sticky.
- Cool: Remove from the steamer and let it cool slightly before handling.
2. Prepare the Filling
- If using fresh strawberries, puree them and mix with strawberry jam and red bean paste (if using) to create a smooth filling. Adjust sweetness to taste.
3. Assemble the Mooncakes
- Divide the Snow Skin: Once cool, divide the snow skin into small portions (about 1.5 oz or 40g each).
- Shape the Filling: Roll the filling into small balls (about 1 oz or 30g each).
- Wrap the Filling: Flatten a piece of the snow skin dough, place a filling ball in the center, and gently wrap it around, sealing well.
- Mold the Mooncakes: Lightly dust a mooncake mold with cornstarch or flour, place the filled ball inside, press gently, and release.
4. Chill and Serve
- Chill: Refrigerate the mooncakes for at least 2 hours to set.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled as a refreshing dessert!
Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Pandan extract adds a subtle color and flavor to the snow skin, but it is optional. If you can’t find it, the mooncakes will still taste delicious without it.
- If you prefer a smoother filling, feel free to strain the strawberry jam or pureed strawberries before using.
- Sweet red bean paste adds a traditional flavor, but it can be omitted for a purely strawberry filling. You can also substitute it with other fillings like matcha or lotus seed paste.
- If the snow skin mixture is too thick, add a bit more water until it reaches a smooth, thick but spreadable consistency.
- Use a mooncake mold for better shape and texture. If you don’t have one, you can shape them by hand, but the pattern might not be as defined.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mooncake
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg