Pastry

Pastry is a popular Chinese dessert that comes in various shapes and sizes. Some of the most popular Chinese pastries include mooncakes, pineapple cakes, egg tarts, and wife cakes. Mooncakes are typically eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and they are filled with sweet or savory ingredients such as lotus seed paste or minced meat. Pineapple cakes are a favorite in Taiwan, and they are made with a crumbly pastry crust and a tangy pineapple filling. Egg tarts are a classic Cantonese dessert that consists of a flaky pastry shell filled with a smooth, creamy egg custard. Finally, wife cakes are a sweet and flaky pastry filled with a sweet winter melon paste. Chinese pastries are often enjoyed with a cup of tea and make for a delicious and satisfying snack or dessert.