Easy Yunnan Rose-Flower Cakes
These easy-to-make, fragrant cakes are based on the traditional Chinese cakes made with dried rose petals. Enjoy with a cup of white or green tea. The recipe makes 4 cakes but can be doubled for more.
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 3Tbsp Rose Petal Jamorganic
  • 1Tbsp Gheegently melted
For the Pastry
  • 1sheet puff pastrystore-bought, thawed
  • 1 egg yolkfor brushing
  • 1Tbsp white sesame seedsfor garnish, optional
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F
  2. Whisk rose petal jam with melted ghee. Set aside.
  3. Roll one puff pastry sheet out just slightly to an even thickness. Cut into 8 circles, about 4-inches wide, using a cookie cutter or a glass.
  4. Place equal amounts of the rose-ghee filling in the center of 4 pastry circles. Place another pastry circle on top of each and gently press edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp edges or pinch them by hand.
  5. Brush tops with egg yolk for a golden finish; optionally, sprinkle the top with sesame seeds.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and puffy. Cool slightly before serving.