Authentic Fènglísū Recipe Taiwan, Asia

Made from buttery shortbread-like pastry and a pineapple filling, fènglísū is a delicate bite-sized cake, usually in the shape of a short cylinder or rectangle. The filling is prepared first by chopping the pineapple into very small pieces and cooking it over medium heat with some sugar and maltose syrup until all the liquid evaporates and the pineapple reaches a thick, sticky consistency. Next, the dough is prepared by mixing butter with sugar and egg and adding flour, salt, and condensed milk. After cooling in the refrigerator, the dough is divided into pieces. Each piece is rolled out, filled with pineapple jam and assembled into an individual portion. Baking is done in a 170˚C oven, and the cakes are turned over mid-baking, so they are equally baked on both sides. After cooling, the cakes are ready to be served, or they can be stored in air-tight containers to preserve their freshness. Fènglísū is a popular gift for special occasions, including New ... Read more