Ingredients with Measurements:
- 250g butter, softened
- 100g icing sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp pandan paste
- 300g all-purpose flour
- 50g cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Red cherries or chocolate chips for decoration
Special equipment needed:
- Piping bag with a star nozzle
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 160°C.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the egg yolks and pandan paste, and mix well.
4. Sift in the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Mix until well combined.
5. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.
6. Pipe the mixture onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Pipe small rosettes or swirls, about 3cm in diameter.
7. Decorate each rosette with a red cherry or chocolate chip.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool on the tray for 5 minutes.
10. Transfer the kuih semperit pandan to a wire rack to cool completely.
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Temperature:
Oven temperature: 160°C
Serving size:
Makes approximately 50 pieces
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 70
Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 1g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pandan paste can be substituted with vanilla extract or any other flavoring of your choice.
Variations:
- Kuih semperit can be made in different colors and flavors by using different food colorings and flavorings.
- Chocolate chips, raisins, or nuts can be used for decoration instead of red cherries.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the butter is softened before creaming it with the icing sugar.
- Do not overmix the dough, or the kuih semperit will turn out tough.
- If the dough is too soft, chill it in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before piping.
Storage instructions:
- Store the kuih semperit pandan in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Reheating instructions:
- Kuih semperit pandan can be reheated in the oven at 160°C for 5-10 minutes, or until warm.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the kuih semperit pandan on a platter or in a decorative jar.
Garnishes:
- Red cherries or chocolate chips can be used for decoration.
Pairings:
- Kuih semperit pandan goes well with tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
- Kuih semperit pandan can be served as a dessert or snack on its own.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the kuih semperit pandan turns out too hard, it may have been overmixed or overbaked. Try reducing the mixing time or baking time.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure all ingredients are fresh and properly stored.
- Wash hands and utensils thoroughly before and after handling food.
Food history:
- Kuih semperit is a traditional Malaysian cookie that is often served during festive occasions.
Flavor profiles:
- Kuih semperit pandan has a buttery and slightly sweet flavor, with a hint of pandan.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the kuih semperit pandan as a dessert or snack.
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Region: Malaysian
Taste: Sweet, Aromatic, Coconutty, Pandan, Pandan-Flavored