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How to Make Custard Mooncakes: A Complete Guide

Custard mooncakes, with their smooth, sweet filling and tender crust, are a beloved treat during Mid-Autumn Festival. Here’s a simple guide to crafting them at home.

For the crust, mix 100g melted butter, 200g flour, and 50g sugar into a dough. Chill for 30 minutes, then divide into small balls.

The custard filling is the star: Whisk 100g egg yolks, 50g sugar, and 100g milk until smooth. Strain, steam for 15 minutes until set, then blend until creamy. Mix in 30g melted butter and a pinch of salt.

Assemble: Flatten a dough ball, wrap it around 30g filling, and seal. Press into a mooncake mold, dusted with flour, to imprint the design.

Bake: Brush with egg wash, bake at 180°C for 20 minutes until golden. Cool completely, then refrigerate for 4 hours to enhance flavor.

Enjoy these homemade delights, perfect for sharing with family and friends!