Hojicha Apple Puff Pastry Squares Recipe

One of our favorites to enjoy in a chilly evening is a hot cup of our Hojicha Tea. Like all of our teas, we only use organic tea leaves, and our Hojicha is no different - we have these leaves especially dark roasted just for us in Japan before we turn it into tea powder for maximum health benefits. 

Now experience the delightful combination of flavors in Hojicha Apple Puff Pastry Squares, a perfect treat for both tea enthusiasts and dessert lovers. These pastries blend the rich, roasted taste of Hojicha green tea with the sweet and tart notes of fresh apples, all encased in a light, flaky puff pastry. Each bite offers a harmonious mix of textures and flavors, making these squares an elegant addition to any dessert table or a delightful afternoon snack.

Hojicha Apple Puff Pastry Squares

Indulge in the delightful Hojicha Apple Puff Pastry Squares, which combine the rich, roasted flavor of Hojicha green tea with sweet and tart apples in a light, flaky pastry. Perfect for an elegant dessert or a delicious snack, these pastries are easy to prepare and sure to impress.

Author
Kiyomi Koike
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings
12
Category

Dessert

Cuisine

Fusion

Ingredients

  • 3 mediums size Apples. Each apple is peeled, cored, and cut it into 8 wedges. You will need 24 wedges.
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 tsp Yu Hojicha powder, divided
  • ¼ c Maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Tapioca powder
  • 1 sheet of ready-to-bake rolled pastry
  • 1 Egg, beaten
  • 2 c whipped cream
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon powder

Directions

  1. Place apples in a pot with water, cover, and cook over medium heat until they’re tender. (When the water starts to boil, turn down the heat and let it simmer, around 10-15 minutes.)
  2. Add Maple syrup and bring it back to boil.
  3. Mix 1/2 tsp Organic Hojicha powder and Tapioca powder.
  4. Add the mixture to the apple and maple syrup mixture. Keep simmering while stirring until it gets thickened.
  5. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  6. Cut the sheet into 12 squares. Place them 1″ apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Lightly score ½″ inside from edges with a knife. We used the rim of a cup to make a mark.
  8. Pork centers with a fork.
  9. Brush tops with egg.
  10. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and flatten centers with a spoon.
  11. Bake 5 minutes more until golden brown.
  12. Remove from oven and press centers down one more time so the centers are “dented.”
  13. Cool the squares on the rack.
  14. Scoop 1 heaping Tbsp whipped cream in the center of each square.
  15. Place 2 wedges of apple on top of whipped cream.
  16. Mix ½ tsp organic Hojicha powder and ½ tsp cinnamon powder.
  17. Sprinkle the Hojicha powder mixture liberally on top of the square.
  18. Enjoy it with a hot cup of Hojicha tea!
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