Dessert
Chinese Hawthorn Cake
timer
15 MIN
signal_cellular_alt
Medium
person
4 servings
About This Recipe
This homemade Chinese Hawthorn Cake is a delightful, tangy-sweet treat that’s both refreshing and easy to make! Fresh Chinese hawthorn is simmered until tender, blended into a smooth paste, and sweetened with rock sugar for the perfect balance of flavors. Agar acts as a natural thickener, giving the cake its signature jelly-like texture without any artificial additives. The simple yet vibrant ingredients create a naturally vibrant red dessert that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Enjoy this traditional delicacy chilled—its smooth, slightly tart taste makes it a perfect snack or light dessert. Whether you’re craving something nostalgic or exploring Chinese cuisine, this hawthorn cake is a must-try for its pure, fruity goodness and melt-in-your-mouth texture!
Instructions
Detailed preparation guide
servings
4
Total Time
15m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Chinese hawthorn 200g
The aromatics
- Agar 10g
The sauce & seasonings
- Rock sugar 100g
menu_book Directions
1
Step 1
Rinse the fresh Chinese hawthorn, remove the head, tail and core.
2
Step 2
Cut the agar into small pieces and soak them in warm water. Then, put the Chinese hawthorn and agar into a pot, add an appropriate amount of cold water, and boil over high heat until the Chinese hawthorn is cooked and the agar is dissolved.
3
Step 3
Mash the Chinese hawthorn into a paste, add rock sugar, and simmer over low heat for about half an hour.
4
Step 4
Pour into a mold or container and let it cool. The hawthorn cake is ready to eat after it is completely solidified.
Community Reflections
0.0
(0 reviews)
Please login to write a review
Write a Review
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this recipe!