Taiwanese Pineapple Pastry (Pineapple cake)
Taiwanese Pineapple Pastry (also known as Pineapple Cake) is one of Taiwan’s most beloved treats — a perfect balance of sweet, tangy pineapple filling wrapped in a buttery, tender shortcrust.Often gifted as souvenirs and served during festivals, these pastries are more than just a dessert — they’re a bite of Taiwanese tradition.This recipe brings you a homemade version that’s surprisingly easy to make, whether you’re nostalgic for the flavors of Taiwan or discovering pineapple pastry for the first time. With just a few ingredients, you’ll create a delicious snack that’s ideal for afternoon tea, sharing with friends, or gifting during the holidays.Let’s bake a little taste of Taiwan, right from your kitchen.
Equipment
- Molds
- Ovens
Ingredients
- 65 g unsalted butter
- 20 g icing sugar
- 105 g cake flour (Low Protein Flour)
- 8 g milk powder
- 32 g liquid egg yolks
- 6 g cheese Powder
- 300 g pineapple Paste (how to make it? See here)
Instructions
- Cut the unsalted butter up into small pieces and soften it in a bowl.
- Add the icing sugar and mix together. (You can mix it by electric whisk/ egg beater/ blender)
- Add Liquid egg yolks, add the cheese powder, add the milk powder, add the cake flour and keep stirring until the mixture become smooth. (Note: DO NOT over mix this dough.)
- Divide the pastry dough into 25 g and the pineapple filling into 30 g, roll each portion into small balls.
- Take one of pastry dough ball and flatten it.
- Put the pineapple filling onto the flattened pastry dough and wrap the pastry dough around it.
- Softly mold the dough into a square shape and press the dough with the palm of your hand to fit into the mold.
- Put the molds into a preheated oven at 340°F(170°C), bake for 10~12 mins. And flip the molds to bake for 10~12 mins again until they are golden brown, remove.
- Finish and enjoy your time.
Serving & Storage Tips
Let the pineapple pastries cool completely before storing. They taste even better the next day and can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
