Hopia

Delight in the flaky, golden perfection of Hopia, a classic Filipino pastry that’s brimming with sweet bean paste and filled with nostalgia. This traditional treat combines a tender, oil-based dough made from pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and cooking oil, with a rich and velvety red bean paste or mung bean paste filling. Each Hopia is lovingly shaped into discs, brushed with a shiny egg wash, and baked to golden-brown perfection in just 25 minutes. Perfect for sharing, this recipe yields 12 servings, making it ideal for family gatherings or as a thoughtful homemade gift. With its crisp exterior and melt-in-your-mouth filling, Hopia effortlessly balances simplicity and elegance, offering a timeless taste of Filipino cuisine that’s sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:85 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 300 g All-purpose Flour
• 150 ml Water
• 100 g Sugar
• 75 ml Cooking Oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 500 g Red Bean Paste or Mung Bean Paste
• 1 Egg Yolk
• 1 tsp Water for Egg Wash

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine 200g of all-purpose flour, 100g of sugar, 75ml of cooking oil, and 1 tsp of salt.

Step 2

Gradually add 150ml of water, mixing until a smooth dough forms.

Step 3

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 4

While the dough rests, divide the red bean paste into 12 equal portions and roll each into a ball.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 6

After the dough has rested, divide it into 12 equal portions.

Step 7

Roll out each dough portion into a small circle, roughly 4 inches in diameter.

Step 8

Place a ball of filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over the filling, pinch the edges, and then flatten slightly to form a disc shape.

Step 9

Place each filled hopia on the prepared baking tray, seam side down.

Step 10

In a small bowl, beat together one egg yolk with 1 tsp of water to create an egg wash.

Step 11

Brush each hopia with the egg wash for a glossy finish.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the hopia is golden brown.

Step 13

Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your homemade hopia!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1155.4 grams (1155.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3713

Total Fat 88.00g	113%
Saturated Fat 13.60g	68%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 185mg	62%
Sodium 2403mg	104%
Total Carbohydrate 629.10g	229%
Dietary Fiber 58.20g	208%
Total Sugars 251.00g
Protein 83.70g	167%

Vitamin D 18IU	91%
Calcium 323mg	25%
Iron 24mg	136%
Potassium 2842mg	60%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.7%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 69.1%