4 Premium Nastar Recipes You Must Try, Soft and Delicious Melts in Your Mouth!

Kapanlagi.com - Premium nastar has now become a symbol of luxury in the array of traditional Lebaran cakes in Indonesia. Unlike regular nastar, this premium variant uses high-quality ingredients and goes through a very meticulous production process. The result is a cake that is crispy on the outside, yet soft and melts in your mouth when eaten.

The main attraction of premium nastar lies in its perfect combination of flavors and textures. The light and melting dough harmoniously blends with the pineapple jam filling that has a balance of sweet and sour.

As times change, innovations continue to emerge, presenting a variety of interesting variants such as cheese nastar, chocolate, and even dates. The growing interest of consumers in high-quality nastar shows that they increasingly appreciate detail and flavor in every serving.

If you are interested in trying to make it yourself, here are some recipes you can try, summarized from various sources by Kapanlagi.com on Wednesday (4/9/2025).

1. Premium Pineapple Nastar (Classic Melt and Fragrant Butter)

Here is a list of tempting nastar cake recipes:

1.Classic Nastar
Ingredients:
- 250 grams of butter
- 100 grams of powdered sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 350 grams of all-purpose flour
- Homemade pineapple jam (cooked with sugar and cinnamon)

How to Make:
1. Beat the butter and powdered sugar until soft.
2. Add the egg yolks one at a time, mix until well combined.
3. Gradually add the flour, mix until the dough is smooth.
4. Flatten the dough, shape it into a ball, and place the pineapple jam in the center.
5. Bake in the oven until golden brown.

2. Premium Cheese Nastar
Ingredients:
- 250 grams of butter
- 100 grams of powdered sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 350 grams of all-purpose flour
- Grated cheese to taste
- Pineapple jam

How to Make:
1. Mix the butter, powdered sugar, and egg yolks until soft.
2. Add the all-purpose flour and grated cheese, mix until smooth.
3. Shape into small balls, place the pineapple jam in the center.
4. Bake until fragrant and golden brown.

3.Premium Full Butter Nastar
Ingredients:
- 250 grams of butter
- 100 grams of powdered sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 350 grams of all-purpose flour
- 100 ml of sweetened condensed milk
- Pineapple jam

How to Make:
1. Beat the butter and powdered sugar until soft.
2. Add the egg yolk and sweetened condensed milk, stir until well combined.
3. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, stirring until the dough is smooth.
4. Shape the dough, add the pineapple jam, and round it off.
5. Bake in the oven until golden brown.

By following these recipes, you will be able to create delicious and tempting nastar cookies. Happy trying!

2. 4. Premium Dates Nastar Recipe

Here is a tempting premium nastar recipe to celebrate your special moments:

Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 200 grams of high-quality butter
- 100 grams of margarine
- 150 grams of powdered sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 300 grams of all-purpose flour
- 50 grams of cornstarch
- 50 grams of milk powder
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

For the Filling:
- 200 grams of dates (or melted chocolate to taste)

How to Make:
1. Mixing the Ingredients: In a bowl, mix the butter and margarine until soft. Add the powdered sugar and egg yolks one at a time, stirring until all ingredients are well combined and pale in color.

2. Making the Dough: Combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, milk powder, and vanilla extract into the wet mixture. Stir gently until a smooth and non-sticky dough forms.

3. Shaping the Nastar: Take a pinch of dough, flatten it, and place the date or chocolate filling in the center. Roll the dough into a ball and seal it tightly until the filling is completely covered.

4. Bake: Prepare a baking tray that has been greased with butter or lined with parchment paper. Place the balls of nastar on the tray with enough space between them. Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and shiny.

5. Cool: Once cooked, remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack. After cooling, store in an airtight container to keep them crispy.

Tips:
- For a more delicious result, you can add grated cheese or nuts into the dough.
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for easier dough handling.

With an appetizing aroma and a melt-in-your-mouth taste, these premium nastar cookies are ready to delight your palate and be the star of every celebration! Happy trying!

3. Tips for Cooking Premium Nastar

Want to make delicious premium nastar? Here are some tips you can follow! First, choose high-quality ingredients for the best results.

Make sure your dough has a consistency that is not too soft and also not too hard. When baking, keep the temperature not too high to prevent the nastar from burning or cracking.

After baking, brush with a glaze to add shine and flavor. Pay attention to your oven's characteristics and adjust the baking time and temperature, and monitor the process to ensure perfect results.

Don’t forget to preheat the oven to maintain a stable temperature, and arrange the nastar with enough space for even cooking.

By following these steps, delicious and high-quality premium nastar will be ready to delight your taste buds. Happy trying!

(kpl/rao)