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Lazy Durian Pastries with Tart Shells

超级好吃的懒人榴莲酥 · pan chinese cuisine

35 min total20 min cooking7 stepssweetflaky

The author offers two variations: for a richer flavor, cook the durian into a filling as written; for a lighter taste, simply wrap fresh durian flesh directly in the tart shells. Both turn out great.

Maggie Tran's profile photoMaggie TranSecond-gen Vietnamese, first-gen meal prepper. I batch-cook pho broth monthly and I'm not sorry about the freezer situation. Ask me about fish sauce brands.

Nutrition & allergens

Contains:Milk

Some ingredients are not yet allergen-surveyed; this label is not exhaustive.

Per serving (4 servings)

Energy (kcal)
Unknown
Protein (g)
Unknown
Fat (g)
Unknown
Carbs (g)
Unknown
Sodium (mg)
Unknown

Estimated from verified ingredient data for the original formula — not lab values, and one dish is not a full meal.

  • egg tart shells ingredient

    egg tart shells蛋挞皮

    8.0 piece

  • durian pulp ingredient

    durian pulp榴莲肉

    7.05 oz

  • butter黄油

    0.35 oz

  • powdered sugar ingredient

    powdered sugar糖粉

    0.35 oz

Techniques you'll use

Steps

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Low heatDry-frying (gan bian) ↗
    Super Delicious Lazy Durian Pastries — step 1 visual checkpoint.

    Cook the durian flesh in a flat-bottomed nonstick pan over low heat to evaporate some of the moisture.

    ✅ Done when: The durian looks noticeably drier and less watery than when it started.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Super Delicious Lazy Durian Pastries — step 2 visual checkpoint.

    Add the butter and powdered sugar and continue cooking until the filling becomes thick and sticky.

    ✅ Done when: The filling has a thick, sticky consistency that holds together.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Super Delicious Lazy Durian Pastries — step 3 visual checkpoint.

    Peel the foil liners off the frozen tart shells and let them thaw at room temperature.

    ✅ Done when: The tart shells are pliable and no longer frozen.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Super Delicious Lazy Durian Pastries — step 4 visual checkpoint.

    Fill each tart shell with the durian filling, fold the shell over, and pinch the edges to seal. Brush with egg yolk wash and sprinkle with some black sesame seeds.

    ✅ Done when: Each pastry is fully sealed, coated in egg wash, and topped with sesame seeds.

  5. 5

    Step 520 min

    Medium heat
    Super Delicious Lazy Durian Pastries — step 5 visual checkpoint.

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake on the middle rack for about 20 minutes.

    ✅ Done when: After about 20 minutes the pastries are puffed and golden.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Super Delicious Lazy Durian Pastries — step 6 visual checkpoint.

    Take the fragrant durian pastries out of the oven.

    ✅ Done when: The pastries come out of the oven with a rich, baked aroma.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Super Delicious Lazy Durian Pastries — step 7 visual checkpoint.

    Serve — crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, sweet and delicious.

    ✅ Done when: The pastry shatters crisply when bitten while the filling stays soft and sweet.