Durian Snow Skin Mooncake Recipe: Creamy and Pungent!

Originally popularized in Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong, these Durian snow skin mooncakes are a durian lover’s dream. They skip tradition for pure indulgence.

Features of Durian Snow Skin Mooncake

• No baking needed

• Ultra creamy filling – made from real durian flesh

• Chilled texture – cool, rich, melts in your mouth

• Strong smell – unapologetically durian

• Luxury feel – often made with premium varieties like Musang King

• Soft mochi-like skin – mild taste that balances the bold filling

Durian Snow Skin Mooncake Recipe

Here’s how to make your own. No oven. Just a steamer, blender, and fridge.

⏱ Time Needed: 1.5 hours + chilling

• Skin: 30 min

• Filling: 15 min

• Mold + Chill: 30–45 min

🛒 Ingredients (Makes 8 mini mooncakes)

Snow Skin Dough:

• 40g glutinous rice flour

• 30g rice flour

• 30g wheat starch (or cornstarch)

• 45g powdered sugar

• 200ml milk

• 30g condensed milk

• 25g vegetable oil

• Optional: white, pale yellow, or green food coloring

Filling:

• 250g durian pulp (Musang King preferred)

• 50g whipping cream or coconut cream

• Optional: 1 tbsp custard powder or milk powder for firmness

Dusting:

• Cooked glutinous rice flour (to prevent sticking)

🔪 Instructions

1. Make the Skin Dough

Mix all flours + sugar. Add milk, condensed milk, oil, and coloring.
Strain to remove lumps.
Steam for 25–30 min until thick, translucent, and cooked through.
Let cool, knead briefly, wrap, and chill.

2. Make the Filling

Blend durian flesh with cream until smooth and thick.
Chill until firm enough to scoop.
Roll into 8 balls (~35g each). Freeze if too soft.

3. Assemble

Divide skin into 8 balls (~25g each).
Flatten skin into a disc, wrap around filling. Seal well.
Lightly dust and press into mooncake mold.

4. Chill

Refrigerate 2+ hours before serving. Best within 2 days.

Flavor & Texture Breakdown

Cold, creamy, with that unmistakable durian aroma.

Pro Tips

🟡 Use good durian – Musang King or D24 has the right texture and flavor.

🥶 Too soft? – Freeze the filling slightly before wrapping.

🍃 Chill everything – Skin, filling, and mold. It makes shaping easier.

🥣 Custard powder helps – Firms up the filling without muting flavor.

Variations

• Add cheese – A dash of cream cheese for depth

• Green tea skin – For contrast and color

• Coconut milk skin – Enhances tropical vibes

• Black skin – Use charcoal powder for sleek luxury look

Final Thoughts

Durian Snow Skin Mooncake isn’t for everyone—but for the bold, it’s bliss.

Creamy. Cold. Strong. Sweet.
It’s like eating a frozen durian truffle wrapped in mochi.

Mid-Autumn just got way more exciting.