Description
These Delicious Coffee Snow Skin Mooncakes are an easy vegan treat combining the rich flavors of coffee with a soft, chewy snow skin made from mochiko flour and sweetened white bean paste. Perfect for a unique twist on traditional mooncakes, they are effortless to prepare using a microwave and are chilled to perfection for a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup Coffee Bean Paste (Can be replaced with sweet white bean paste or other fillings)
Dough
- 1 cup Sweetened White Bean Paste (Shiro An) (Can be substituted with lotus paste or red bean paste)
- 1 cup Mochiko Flour (Sweet Rice or Glutinous Rice Flour) (No substitutions recommended)
- 1 cup Strong Black Coffee (Must be warm or hot)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Roll the sweetened coffee bean paste into small balls, about 1-2 tablespoons each. Place them in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm up, which will make them easier to handle when assembling the mooncakes.
- Mix the Dough: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the sweetened white bean paste with mochiko flour. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well integrated.
- Add Coffee: Gradually stir in the warm strong black coffee into the dough mixture until fully combined, giving the dough a rich coffee flavor and smooth texture.
- Cook the Dough: Microwave the dough mixture on high for 1 minute. Remove and stir thoroughly, then microwave for another minute. The dough should become slightly translucent and sticky, which indicates it is cooked properly.
- Shape the Dough: Transfer the cooked dough onto a greased pan to prevent sticking, allow it to cool slightly, then cut it into 8 equal pieces for individual mooncakes.
- Fill Mooncakes: Press each piece of dough into a mooncake mold, placing a frozen ball of coffee bean paste in the center. Mold the dough around the filling carefully to encapsulate it.
- Chill the Mooncakes: Place the filled mooncakes in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes. Chilling firms up the mooncakes and enhances their texture and flavor before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the coffee used for the dough is warm or hot to help in blending the ingredients smoothly.
- Freezing the filling balls before assembling helps in easier handling and molding.
- Use a greased surface to prevent the dough from sticking when shaping and cutting.
- These mooncakes are best served chilled and can be stored in the freezer for up to a week.
- Substitutions for the bean paste filling may alter the flavor but can be customized to preference.
