Description
Li Yi Bakery's Yolk Pastries are made with imported butter for the crust, paired with four fillings: red bean, mung bean, lotus seed paste, and date paste. Each pastry has a salted egg yolk in the center, allowing the sweet aroma of the bean paste, the fragrance of the butter, and the savory taste of the egg yolk to slowly intertwine.
Product Features
- The crust is made with imported butter, bringing out its buttery aroma and flaky layers.
- Each filling has a salted egg yolk in the center, combining the sweet taste of the bean paste with the savory taste of the egg yolk.
- The lotus seed paste filling is made from pounded white lotus seeds, while the date paste filling is made from black dates mixed with dark red bean paste.
- Available in four fillings: red bean, mung bean, lotus seed paste, and date paste.
Flavor and Texture
Red Bean Yolk Pastry: Red bean paste paired with salted egg yolk, a classic and straightforward combination of bean paste and egg yolk.
Mung Bean Yolk Pastry: Mung bean paste with a mung bean aroma, complemented by the savory layer of salted egg yolk.
Lotus Seed Paste Yolk Pastry: Lotus seed paste filling made from pounded white lotus seeds, paired with salted egg yolk, offering a different flavor profile from ordinary bean paste.
Date Paste Yolk Pastry: Date paste filling made from black dates mixed with dark red bean paste, with the addition of salted egg yolk's savoriness to the date and bean paste flavors.
Suitable Occasions
- For those who want to compare multiple yolk pastry fillings at once.
- Sharing during Mid-Autumn Festival and other traditional holidays.
- Visiting relatives and friends or family gatherings.
- Office snacks and sharing among many people.
- As Jiufen pastries or Taiwanese souvenirs.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Li Yi Bakery
- Product Name: Yolk Pastry
- Packaging Specifications: 8-piece pack / 12-piece pack
- Net Weight: 600g (8-piece pack) / 850g (12-piece pack)
- Flavors: Red bean, mung bean, lotus seed paste, date paste
- Origin: Taiwan
Shelf Life
Shelf life at room temperature is 10 days, and refrigerated shelf life is 20 days. The shelf life includes the days required for production and delivery. The actual expiration date is subject to the label on the product's outer box.
Storage and Consumption Method
The product can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated as needed. Before consumption, it can be heated in a microwave for about 10 seconds, or in an oven for about 5 minutes, then enjoyed once warm.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What flavors of Li Yi Bakery Yolk Pastries are available?
The yolk pastries come in four fillings: red bean, mung bean, lotus seed paste, and date paste, each with a salted egg yolk in the center. Red bean and mung bean are suitable for those who like traditional bean paste; lotus seed paste is made from white lotus seeds; and date paste is made from black dates mixed with dark red bean paste. Each of the four has a distinct aroma.
Q2: If I want a more classic yolk pastry, which filling should I choose?
The red bean flavor is closer to common red bean paste yolk pastries, combining red bean paste with salted egg yolk. If you prefer a lighter bean aroma, you can choose mung bean; if you want to try a taste different from ordinary bean paste, you can consider lotus seed paste or date paste.
Q3: What is the difference between lotus seed paste and date paste yolk pastries?
Lotus seed paste filling is made from pounded white lotus seeds, offering a lotus seed flavor; date paste filling is made from black dates mixed with dark red bean paste, giving it a date aroma and bean paste taste. Both include salted egg yolk, so you can choose based on your preference for lotus seed or black date flavor.
Q4: Do the yolk pastries contain pork?
The product information indicates no pork. The fillings are red bean, mung bean, lotus seed paste, or date paste paired with salted egg yolk, suitable for customers who specifically need to avoid pork ingredients.
Q5: Do the yolk pastries need to be refrigerated?
For short-term consumption, they can be stored at room temperature as indicated on the product, with a shelf life of 10 days at room temperature; for extended storage, they can be refrigerated, with a refrigerated shelf life of 20 days. The actual expiration date should still be based on the label on the outer box when the product is received.
Q6: Is the shelf life calculated from the date of receipt?
No. The shelf life is calculated from the product's production date, which includes the time required for production and delivery. Therefore, the remaining valid days upon receipt may not be the full 10 or 20 days. The actual date is subject to the label on the product's outer box.
Q7: Can the yolk pastries be eaten after heating?
Yes. Before consumption, they can be heated in a microwave for about 10 seconds, or in an oven for about 5 minutes. Heating time may vary depending on the appliance's power, so it is recommended to start with a shorter heating time and adjust as needed.
