Taiwanese Pineapple Cakes (Feng Li Su) Recipe
Taiwanese Pineapple Cakes (Feng Li Su) Recipe
Taiwanese Pineapple Cakes, or Feng Li Su, are beloved pastries that symbolize wealth and prosperity. These treats feature a buttery, tender pastry encasing a sweet and tangy pineapple and melon filling. Perfect for gifting or enjoying as a snack, these cakes are best enjoyed warm but are equally delicious when cold. This recipe brings a taste of Taiwan into your kitchen, with easy-to-follow steps for creating these delightful treats.
Equipment
- Non-stick cake tray with 12 rectangular holes
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer with paddle attachment
- food processor, or blender
- Heavy-based pan
- Rolling Pin
- Cling film
- Sieve
- spatula
Ingrediënten
- For the Pastry:
- 330 g plain flour
- 2 tablespoons cornflour
- 2 tablespoons milk powder
- 230 g unsalted butter
- 20 g vegetable shortening or lard
- 30 g icing sugar plus extra for dusting
- 1 medium egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Pineapple Filling:
- 375 g fresh pineapple diced
- 750 g honeydew melon diced
- 170 g caster sugar
- 3 tablespoons golden syrup
Instructies
- Prepare the Pastry:
- Sift the plain flour, cornflour, and milk powder together in a bowl.
- In another mixing bowl, use an electric mixer with the paddle attachment to cream the unsalted butter, vegetable shortening or lard, and icing sugar for about 8 minutes, until the mixture is very light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- On a very low speed, gently mix in the sifted flour, cornflour, and milk powder until just combined, being careful not to overwork the dough.
- Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Prepare the Pineapple Filling:
- Place the diced pineapple and honeydew melon in a food processor or blender and pulse until puréed.
- Transfer the fruit purée to a heavy-based pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Stir in the caster sugar and continue cooking for about 8 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Add the golden syrup and cook, stirring constantly, for another 10–12 minutes until the filling is very thick, sticky, and uniformly light amber in color.
- Remove from heat and allow the filling to cool completely.
- Assemble the Pineapple Cakes:
- Preheat the oven to 170°C/Gas Mark 3.
- Lightly grease a non-stick cake tray with 12 rectangular holes.
- Divide the chilled pastry dough into 12 pieces.
- Roll each piece out on a lightly floured surface into a round approximately 10cm in diameter.
- Press each round into the prepared cake tray, lining the holes with the pastry.
- Trim away any excess.
- Place a large spoonful of the cooled pineapple filling into each pastry case.
- Re-roll the pastry trimmings and cut out pieces to cover the tops of the pies.
- Brush the edges of the pastry with a little water, then place the pastry lids on top, pressing gently to seal the edges.
- Bake the Pineapple Cakes:
- Bake the assembled cakes for 25–30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool slightly in the tray.
- Carefully turn the tray over onto a work surface and tap gently to release the cakes.
- Serve:
- Dust the cooled cakes with a little icing sugar before serving.
- Enjoy them warm, but be cautious as the filling will be hot.
- They are also delicious when served cold.
- Serving Suggestion:
- Serve these Taiwanese Pineapple Cakes with a cup of tea for an authentic experience.
- They also make wonderful gifts and can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
- Wine Recommendation:
- Pair with a light, fruity white wine like Riesling or a refreshing iced tea.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
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Serving Suggestion:
Serve these Taiwanese Pineapple Cakes with a cup of tea for an authentic experience. They also make wonderful gifts and can be stored in an airtight container for a few days. Â Wine Recommendation:
Pair with a light, fruity white wine like Riesling or a refreshing iced tea.
Serve these Taiwanese Pineapple Cakes with a cup of tea for an authentic experience. They also make wonderful gifts and can be stored in an airtight container for a few days. Â Wine Recommendation:
Pair with a light, fruity white wine like Riesling or a refreshing iced tea.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 340 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 18 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 25 g | Salt: 0.2 g
