Maui-Style Manju is a beloved Hawaiʻi treat known for its rich, flaky, buttery crust and sweet red bean filling. This recipe combines cold butter, flour, sugar, and iced water to create a tender pastry that wraps around sweet azuki bean paste. Each little pastry is brushed with milk and baked until lightly golden. Making it a wonderful snack to enjoy with coffee or tea.
These homemade treats are also perfect for sharing at family gatherings, celebrations, or as a thoughtful edible gift. If you enjoy traditional island sweets, try our Manju. For another take on this local favorite, explore this Maui Manju recipe from Mochi Mommy.
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Maui-Style Manju
Similar to our traditional azuki bean filled manju, the variety that the island of Maui has become famous for has a much richer crust. A great snack treat!
Ingredients
- 2 c. butter, cold, 1-inch cubes
- 5 c. all purpose flour
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1/3 c. iced water
- 2 (18 oz.) cans tsubushian (sweet red beans)
- 1 TB vegetable oil
- 1/2 c. milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl; cut butter into flour using a pastry blender or two forks.
- Lightly mix in water with a fork; until well combined.
- Reserve.
- In a mixing bowl; combine tsubushian with oil.
- Reserve.
- On work surface; for dough into 1-inch balls; flatten into a circle.
- Fill with teaspoonful of tsubushian mixture.
- Fold dough edges around filling and pinch to seal.
- Place seam side down onto prepared pan.
- Lightly brush tops with milk.
- Bake 35-40 minutes until lightly browned.
How To Serve:
- Makes great party favors.
- Makes 4 dozen.
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