Luscious Taiwanese Pineapple Cake with Red Bean Paste

Name: Luscious Taiwanese Pineapple Cake with Red Bean Paste
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 16 squares
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: All-purpose flour; Icing sugar; Baking powder; Cold butter, cubed; Egg yolk; Milk; Fresh pineapple, finely chopped; Granulated sugar; Lemon juice; Cornstarch slurry; Store-bought red bean paste; Honey (optional)

A Sweet and Savory Delight

This Taiwanese specialty combines the tang of pineapple with the smoothness of red bean paste for a harmony of flavors in a uniquely delicious dessert.

1 h 30 min
16 squares
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Dough

All-purpose flour

300 g

Icing sugar

50 g

Baking powder

1 tsp

Cold butter, cubed

150 g

Egg yolk

Milk

3 tbsp

For the Pineapple Filling

Fresh pineapple, finely chopped

400 g

Granulated sugar

100 g

Lemon juice

1 tsp

Cornstarch slurry

1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water

For the Red Bean Paste

Store-bought red bean paste

200 g

Honey (optional)

1 tbsp

Preparation

Making the Dough

Combine Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, mix flour, icing sugar, and baking powder.

Incorporate Butter

Add cold butter and rub into dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Form and Chill Dough

Mix in egg yolk and milk until a dough forms. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

Chill for at least 30 minutes to prevent sticking.

Preparing the Pineapple Filling

Cook Pineapple

Combine pineapple, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until the pineapple softens.

Thicken Filling

Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the filling thickens.

Cool Filling

Allow the filling to cool completely before using.

Ensure the filling is completely cooled to prevent melting the dough.

Cooking Process

Dough Rolling

Roll out the chilled dough to 1/4 inch thickness.

Filling Distribution

Divide dough into 16 squares. Place a teaspoon each of pineapple filling and red bean paste in the center.

Shaping & Sealing

Fold dough around fillings to form a neat square or round shape.

Baking

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes until golden.

Plating & Serving