Malaysian-Australian traditions
Our Malaysian-Australian Mooncake Story
Discover the pandan, gula melaka, bakkwa and classic mooncake flavours that shape Amour Desserts.
From Amour DessertsReviewed 31 July 2026
What to know
Understand, choose and share
Er Rin grew up with Mid-Autumn in Malaysia, where classic lotus paste and red bean sat alongside pandan, gula melaka and savoury flavours.
After moving to Australia, she began making those familiar flavours in Melbourne. They remain at the heart of our mooncake season.
- 1Choose classic lotus or red bean for a familiar baked style.
- 2Choose Pandan Gula Melaka for a chilled Southeast Asian flavour.
- 3Choose bakkwa only for a recipient who enjoys pork and savoury mooncakes.
Keep in mind
Useful details for the occasion
Checklist
- Recipient taste considered
- Chilled handling considered
- Bakkwa dietary limits understood
- Gift style chosen
Tradition and serving notes
- Pandan Gula Melaka snow-skin mooncakes are for Melbourne delivery and pickup.
- Bakkwa contains pork and is not Halal-friendly.