Traditional Mooncake (广式月饼) Recipe

golden syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey offers a natural sweetness with fewer calories.

red bean paste

🥗Healthier: black bean paste

💰Cheaper: sweetened adzuki beans

Black bean paste is lower in sugar and still provides a similar texture.

lotus seed paste

🥗Healthier: almond paste

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed paste

Sunflower seed paste is nut-free and offers a similar consistency.

salted egg yolks

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: unsalted egg yolks

Unsalted egg yolks maintain the flavor profile without added salt.

Prepare the dough using the traditional mooncake recipe.

Prepare the black sesame filling and mix with salted duck egg yolk.

Shape the filling into balls and set aside.

Roll out each dough portion into a circle.

Place the filling ball in the center of the dough circle.

Fold the dough over the filling and pinch to seal securely.

Press the filled dough into a mooncake mold to shape it.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Place the shaped mooncakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake until golden brown, rotating halfway through.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

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