Welcome to the final installment of our mooncake series, presenting the Matcha Mochi Mooncakes with Cookie Crust. These delightful treats showcase two fillings: a vibrant green matcha custard and a soft mochi center. Just like the black sesame lava mooncakes, these are baked using an air fryer, eliminating the need for preheating.
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Welcome to Part 6 of our mooncake series, showcasing the Air Fry Black Sesame Lava Mooncakes. Unlike the initial phase of the series, which focused on snow skin mooncakes, let’s venture into the realm of oven or air fryer-baked mooncakes. In this segment, we’re crafting the irresistible black sesame lava mooncakes – where luscious black sesame custard envelops a velvety black sesame lava filling. With each bite, anticipate a buttery crust, a creamy, nutty center, and a delightful oozing moment from the lava filling.
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Welcome to Part 5 of our mooncake series – Fruit Jelly Mooncakes. In this series, we present unique and creative mooncake ideas just in time for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival. We will be using red dragon fruit, fresh blueberries, and green grapes as toppings. While these may not be traditional mooncakes, they offer a kid-friendly twist. These mooncakes are served chilled, boasting vibrant colors, and are exceptionally healthy.
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Welcome to Part 4 of our mooncake series – the Coconut Latte Snow Skin Mooncakes, where we’re presenting unique and creative mooncake ideas just in time for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival. Today, let’s delve into the art of crafting these exquisite mooncakes that are poised to elevate your festive celebrations to an entirely new level. The beauty of my snow skin recipe lies in its ability to remain chewy and mochi-like even after spending 3 to 4 days in the freezer. Now, regarding the fillings, we’ll be using the coconut latte cream cheese custard filling featured in part 1, alongside a delightful addition – coconut lava.
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Introducing the centrepiece of our mooncake series – the Genmaicha Lava Kinako Snow Skin Mooncakes! Welcome to Part 3, where we’re presenting unique and creative mooncake ideas just in time for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival. Today, let’s delve into the art of crafting these exquisite mooncakes that are poised to elevate your festive celebrations to an entirely new level. The beauty of my snow skin recipe lies in its ability to remain chewy and mochi-like even after spending 3 to 4 days in the freezer. Now, regarding the fillings, we’ll be using the kinako cream cheese custard filling featured in part 1, alongside a delightful addition – genmaicha lava.
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Welcome to Part 2 of our mooncake series, featuring the No-Bake Black & Pink Oreo Cream Cheese Snow Skin Mooncakes. Starting with a basic cream cheese custard filling might not sound extraordinary, but it’s the combination of black and pink Oreos that brings a burst of colour to the table. This simple mooncake recipe serves as an excellent opportunity to practice your mooncake wrapping skills while embarking on the journey to master the art of creating the perfect snow skin mooncakes.
Read MoreWelcome to Part 1 of our mooncake series, where we’re about to explore the world of mooncake fillings, starting with the Cream Cheese Custard filling! At the heart of this adventure lies a versatile and delightful option that’s a joy to work with. They are the easiest mooncake fillings to work with. As someone who has always had a soft spot for experimenting in the kitchen, I’ve discovered that the cream cheese custard filling is a dream come true. It’s not only easy to work with but also resembles a blank canvas that eagerly awaits your personal touch. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just beginning to explore the world of mooncakes, this filling is here to bolster your creativity at every turn. We’ll delve into four distinct variations of the cream cheese custard filling, encompassing the delightful flavors of coconut latte, black sesame with cashew, kinako, and black pink Oreo.
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Once you’ve set up your Taobao account, you’re ready to start shopping and have items shipped to your door. While adding items to your cart is easy, there are a few things you should be aware of before placing your order. Based on my previous Taobao experiences, here are 7 tips to enhance your shopping experience and avoid overpriced shipping fees.
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Raindrop Cake is a Japanese dessert that has recently gained popularity around the world. It is a transparent, jelly-like dessert made from agar-agar and water. The dessert is shaped like a droplet or a raindrop, hence its name. It is often served with sweet accompaniments such as roasted soybean flour, kinako powder, and black sugar syrup. To celebrate the Sakura season in Vancouver, I incorporated salt-pickled cherry blossom into my raindrop cake, resulting in a visually stunning and delicious dessert.
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If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you know I love shopping on Taobao, a popular Chinese online shopping platform offering everything you need at lower prices. Many of you have asked about ordering directly from Taobao internationally, so I decided to create a comprehensive guide. This guide covers setting up a Taobao and Alipay account and provides step-by-step instructions on getting your parcels shipped to your door in a foreign country.
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