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Mini Nuts tart

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This delectable tiny caramel nut tart with a flaky pastry crust and it is packed with crunchy whole almonds, almond strips, sunflower, pumpkin, white melon, and black sesame seeds. Just think about how amazing and delicious the caramel sauce keeps these nut tarts together. It's easy to make but tastes far better than it looks. What a fantastic way to enjoy nuts! Additionally, giving it as a present is considerate. The technique is easy and basic. The nuts taste amazing! Think about an appetizer where the crunchy mixed nuts and creamy homemade caramel are combined, and the pastry crust's crispness melts into your mouth. When making this little nut tart, the crusts are crucial. Sure, store-bought crusts are available, but believe me when I say that, even though we usually just think of them as a shell for a filling, we also need to think about how the filling will taste and feel in them. I've been using a 9-inch tart pan for years to make shortbread crust for key lime p...

Purple 3Q Mooncake with Yam, Mochi & Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Floss

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If you're looking for a mooncake that's a little different from the usual traditional mooncakes, this Purple 3Q Mooncake is definitely one to try!  Have you heard of 3Q Mooncake ? The name comes from the three satisfying qualities of this mooncake. A flaky outer crust, chewy QQ mochi and a savory , rich filling . Unlike the traditional Cantonese mooncake with its smooth syrup-based crust, a 3Q mooncake uses a layered flaky pastry made with water dough and oil dough . The result is a soft, crumbly crust with a lovely buttery aroma. For my version, I use a beautiful purple pastry made with purple sweet potato flour. Inside are layers of sweet yam paste, soft and chewy white mochi, and mashed salted egg yolks mixed with chicken floss and mayonnaise . The combination of sweet, savory, creamy, and chewy textures makes every bite so enjoyable. Traditionally, 3Q mooncakes can be made with fillings such as red bean paste, purple sweet potato, taro or green tea lotus paste, toget...