• Packaged Formosa brand pineapple cake bonbons in a clear box with gold and black branding visible on a white background.
  • Fourteen Formosa Brand pineapple cake bonbons in the shape of pineapples with embossed pineapple skin texture , colored yellow and green and arranged in a diamond pattern on a white background.
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Formosa Chocolates

Pineapple Cake 6 pc

Pineapple Cake 6 pc

$28.00 USD
$28.00 USD
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鳳梨酥 or feng li su are traditional Taiwanese pineapple cakes consisting of a thick, jammy pineapple filling, and a crumbly shortbread crust. The name is a homophone for “good fortune is coming,” which is why it’s such a popular gift among Taiwanese.

This recipe was based on a family recipe, and adapted to fit in a bonbon. First, I took 9 kilograms of pineapple, and cooked and cooked some more (basically over two days), until the sugar from the fruit caramelized. Winter melon is sometimes used to cut costs, but in Formosa kitchen, we don’t do things by halves. You get the full intensity of 20 lbs of pineapple here. 😅 I then slow-roasted California almonds, and ground them into a smooth praliné in my melanger. This was then blitzed with shortbread and caramelized chocolate to make the “crust.” Sooo much work. I hope you’ll enjoy them as much as I enjoyed making them.

6 pcs

Contains: Dairy, wheat, tree nuts, and soy

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Care information

Our chocolate is best kept in a cool, dry environment, away from sunlight and strong-smelling food. The ideal conditions are 55°F to 65°F and around 50% humidity. A wine fridge is a perfect storage solution!

For longer-term storage (up to 6 months), you can freeze them by following these steps:

  • Wrap the entire box tightly in several layers of plastic wrap.
  • Store in the freezer.
  • When ready to enjoy, remove from the freezer and allow to reach room temperature before unwrapping. (This is critical to prevent sugar or fat bloom—the rough, grayish texture.)

Thawed bonbons should be enjoyed within 2 weeks.

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