5 Delicious and Easy Melted Nastar Recipes to Make at Home, Perfect for Beginners

Nastar, a dry cake filled with pineapple jam, is always a favorite during Eid or other special occasions. Its soft texture on the outside and melting in the mouth makes anyone addicted. Unfortunately, not all nastar cakes are soft and melted. It turns out there are some special tips to make melted nastar.

Melted nastar is not only loved for its flavor but also for its adorable small appearance. With various recipe variations and flavor touches, nastar can be tailored to individual tastes. From classic recipes, cheese, to matcha, you can try them at home.

Here are five melted nastar recipes that are easy to practice, making them suitable for beginners. Each is complete with ingredients and detailed steps so you can create soft, fragrant, and of course, tempting melted nastar.

1. Classic Melting Nastar

Classic Melting Nastar (credit: Cookpad Yuliana Law)

This recipe is perfect for those of you who want to make melting nastar with a traditional flavor. The soft dough and homemade pineapple jam filling create a perfect combination for a family favorite snack. The texture is soft and easy to shape, making it very suitable for beginners. Its classic taste never fails to make everyone fall in love.

Ingredients:

• 150 gr margarine

• 100 gr butter

• 100 gr powdered sugar

• 3 egg yolks

• 350 gr low-protein flour

• 50 gr powdered milk

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tsp vanilla

• Pineapple jam to taste

How to make:

1. Beat the margarine, butter, and powdered sugar for 1 minute with a low-speed mixer.

2. Add the egg yolks, beat again briefly.

3. Add the flour, powdered milk, cornstarch, and vanilla. Mix well with a spatula.

4. Take a small amount of dough, flatten it, fill it with pineapple jam, and then shape it into a ball.

5. Bake in the oven at 150°C for 25-30 minutes.

2. Cheese Melting Nastar

For you cheese lovers, this recipe could be the best choice. The savory combination of cheese and the sweetness of pineapple jam makes these melting nastar feel even more special and luxurious. The aroma of cheese is tempting, and the final result is crispy yet soft. The texture remains melting even with the addition of savory grated cheese.

Ingredients:

• 100 gr butter

• 100 gr margarine

• 80 gr powdered sugar

• 3 egg yolks

• 50 gr grated cheese

• 300 gr all-purpose flour

• 50 gr cornstarch

• 1 tbsp powdered milk

• Pineapple jam to taste

• Grated cheese for topping

How to make:

1. Beat the butter, margarine, and sugar until soft.

2. Add the egg yolks and grated cheese, mix well.

3. Add the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and powdered milk. Mix well without overmixing.

4. Take the dough, fill with jam, shape into balls, and sprinkle cheese on top.

5. Bake at 160°C for 25 minutes or until cooked.

3. Matcha Melting Nastar

Matcha Melting Nastar (credit: Cookpad Anny Risyani)

This melted nastar recipe comes with a calming matcha aroma and flavor. Perfect for those of you who enjoy cookies with a unique and modern touch. The green color is also eye-catching and aesthetic when served. The combination of matcha and pineapple turns out to blend perfectly.

Ingredients:

• 100 gr butter

• 100 gr margarine

• 75 gr powdered sugar

• 3 egg yolks

• 2 tbsp matcha powder

• 300 gr all-purpose flour

• 40 gr cornstarch

• 1 tbsp milk powder

• Pineapple jam to taste

How to make:

1. Beat the butter, margarine, and powdered sugar until soft.

2. Add the egg yolks one by one while mixing lightly.

3. Add matcha, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and milk powder. Mix well.

4. Take the dough, fill it with jam, and shape it as desired.

5. Bake at 160°C for 30 minutes until cooked.

4. Ovenless Melting Nastar

For those of you who do not have an oven, don't worry! This melted nastar recipe can be made with a teflon pan that you have in your kitchen. The result is still soft and fragrant even without complete equipment. It is very suitable for beginners who want to try practical baking.

Ingredients:

• 125 gr margarine

• 100 gr butter

• 100 gr powdered sugar

• 2 egg yolks

• 300 gr all-purpose flour

• 2 tbsp milk powder

• Pineapple jam to taste

How to make:

1. Whip the margarine, butter, and sugar until creamy.

2. Add the egg yolks, mix well.

3. Add the flour and milk powder, knead gently until smooth.

4. Take the dough, fill with jam, shape into balls.

5. Cook in a teflon pan over low heat and cover tightly for 30 minutes.

5. Full Butter Melting Nastar

Full Butter Melting Nastar (credit: Cookpad Erni Apriana)

For an extra soft and melt-in-your-mouth texture, you must try this melt-in-your-mouth nastar version made with full butter. The flavor is richer and the aroma is more fragrant. The texture is crumbly and tender, perfect to serve as a special snack on special days. It is also suitable for gifts or hampers.

Ingredients:

• 250 gr butter

• 100 gr powdered sugar

• 3 egg yolks

• 350 gr all-purpose flour

• 2 tbsp milk powder

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• Pineapple jam to taste

How to make:

1. Whip the butter and powdered sugar until creamy and pale.

2. Add the egg yolks, mix well.

3. Combine the flour, cornstarch, and milk powder, then add to the mixture.

4. Shape the nastar, fill with pineapple jam, and round it off.

5. Bake in the oven at 150°C for 25 minutes.

Those are five easy-to-make melt-in-your-mouth nastar recipes that are perfect for beginners. The taste is guaranteed to melt, be soft, and addictive. Happy trying!

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