Red Bean Paste Mooncakes
Red Bean Paste Mooncakes feature a tender, lightly sweet crust enriched with golden syrup that gives a gentle caramel note. The smooth adzuki filling is earthy, subtly sweet, and pleasantly dense, making each bite balanced and satisfying. Serve these elegant treats for Mid-Autumn celebrations, afternoon tea, or as a special dessert to share with friends and family.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Red Bean Paste Mooncakes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 33 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 67 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 88
- Heart Health
- 35
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Stir the golden syrup with 3 tablespoons of peanut oil in a small saucepan over low heat until very warm and easy to stir, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, whisk the cake flour, baking soda, and salt together in a mixing bowl.
- 3
Stir in the golden syrup until a smooth dough forms.
- 4
Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- 5
Meanwhile, combine the adzuki beans and water in a large saucepan over high heat.
- 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the beans are tender, about 1 hour.
- 7
Drain and let cool for 10 minutes.
- 8
Puree the beans in a blender or food processor.
- 9
Heat 1/4 cup of peanut oil over medium heat in the same saucepan used to boil the beans.
- 10
Stir in the pureed beans and the white sugar.
- 11
Cook and stir until the bean paste clings to the spoon, 10 to 20 minutes.
- 12
Stir in the wheat starch.
- 13
Scrape the mixture into a mixing bowl and chill in the refrigerator until cold.
- 14
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 15
Grease a baking sheet.
- 16
Divide the dough and the filling each into 8 equal portions and roll them into balls.
- 17
Press the dough balls between your palms to make circles large enough to enclose a filling ball.
- 18
Place a filling ball in the center of each pastry circle, wrap the pastry around it, and pinch the edges to seal.
- 19
Roll the mooncakes in the all-purpose flour to coat, then shake off the excess.
- 20
Place the mooncakes seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet and press to flatten slightly.
- 21
Mist lightly with water.
- 22
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes.
- 23
Remove the mooncakes from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- 24
Brush with the beaten egg yolk, applying more to the tops than to the sides.
- 25
Return to the oven and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes more.
- 26
Cool completely before serving.
- Calories 319.39 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 9.15 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 57.58 g 21%
- Total Fat 5.96 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.34 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 29.26 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 31.57 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 6.67 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 18.77 g --
- Added Sugars 4.97 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 26.96 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.43 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 412.56 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 7.41 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Red Bean Paste Mooncakes is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Adzuki Beans, All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, and Cake Flour. Each serving provides about 319.39 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Red Bean Paste Mooncakes made of?
- The main ingredients are Adzuki Beans, All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Cake Flour, Eggs. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Red Bean Paste Mooncakes?
- About 2 hrs 20 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 319.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Red Bean Paste Mooncakes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 26 steps.
- Is Red Bean Paste Mooncakes healthy?
- Red Bean Paste Mooncakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 319.39 calories and 9.15 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 4.97 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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