Every year around Mid-Autumn Festival, all kinds of mooncakes and egg yolk pastry gift boxes can be overwhelming. But after years of eating egg yolk pastries, most are the classic red bean paste with salted egg yolk combo, so it's natural to want something different for a fresh twist.
This time, the 【Chih Chu Black Sesame Q Moist Egg Yolk Pastry Gift Box】 caught my eye because it's not a common sesame egg yolk pastry—it's a rare market find made with "black sesame filling without any bean paste." Plus, the gift box includes a pack of Chih Chu High Calcium Black Sesame Powder, making it a quality choice whether for personal enjoyment or Mid-Autumn gifting.
Chih Chu Black Sesame Q Moist Egg Yolk Pastry Gift Box Contents
When I received the gift box, my first impression was that the packaging has great texture. The champagne gold tin with minimalist design looks understated yet festive, not overly flashy, making it perfect for Mid-Autumn gifting.
Gift box contents include:
* Black Sesame Q Moist Egg Yolk Pastry x 6 (lacto-ovo vegetarian)
* Chih Chu High Calcium Black Sesame Powder 200g x 1 pack (vegan)
Besides the egg yolk pastries, you also get to try Chih Chu's popular black sesame powder, making the box feel more substantial than typical pastry-only gifts.
Chih Chu Black Sesame Q Moist Egg Yolk Pastry Features
Sesame egg yolk pastries aren't common on the market, and most add bean paste to help with shaping. The biggest feature of Chih Chu's Black Sesame Q Moist Egg Yolk Pastry is the black sesame filling without any bean paste, making the natural aroma and flavor of black sesame more distinct.
Since sesame filling is harder to make and wrap, it's relatively rare, allowing you to taste the rich, original sesame aroma even more.
Additionally, Chih Chu addressed the common issue of dry egg yolk in traditional egg yolk pastries. They specially added a layer of Q-bouncy mochi around the salted egg yolk, making the overall texture moister and adding varied layers to the pastry.
The cross-section clearly shows:
* Multi-layered flaky crust
* Black sesame filling
* Q-bouncy mochi
* Salted egg yolk
Every bite delivers flavors and textures from different ingredients.
Black Sesame Q Moist Egg Yolk Pastry Tasting Experience
I'm not usually a big fan of overly sweet egg yolk pastries, so I was a bit worried the sesame filling might be too heavy.
But the first bite was quite surprising—the outer crust has distinct layers and a flaky texture when bitten. Then comes the natural sesame aroma from the black sesame filling, rich yet not greasy, without any overpowering sweetness.
What I liked most is the mochi layer in the middle. The Q-bouncy mochi wraps the salted egg yolk, adding more texture layers and a moist feel, avoiding the occasional dryness found in traditional egg yolk pastries.
The savory egg yolk, rich sesame, and Q-bouncy mochi combine for a memorable taste with every bite.
Popular Pairing in the Gift Box｜Chih Chu High Calcium Black Sesame Powder
Besides the egg yolk pastries, the box also includes a pack of Chih Chu High Calcium Black Sesame Powder. This is one of Chih Chu's popular products; according to 2025 Nielsen survey, Chih Chu 8x Fine Black Sesame Powder ranks first in Taiwan's online grain powder sales.
Made with 100% black sesame powder:
* No added sugar
* No preservatives
* No artificial flavors
* No other grain powders added
After mixing, the sesame aroma is naturally rich, with a fine and smooth texture, no noticeable graininess. It's convenient for breakfast with milk or soy milk, or an afternoon pick-me-up.
All ingredients have passed pesticide residue, heavy metal residue, and aflatoxin tests, so it's reassuring to consume.
Mid-Autumn Gifting Recommendation
In recent years, people choosing Mid-Autumn gift boxes increasingly value uniqueness and quality. If you're tired of traditional egg yolk pastry flavors, try this Chih Chu Black Sesame Q Moist Egg Yolk Pastry Gift Box.
It features rare market black sesame filling without bean paste, adds Q-bouncy mochi to enhance texture, and pairs it with popular black sesame powder to complete the box—perfect for gifting or personal enjoyment.
Especially for those who love sesame aroma, it's truly love at first bite.
Where to Buy?
Chih Chu Black Sesame Q Moist Egg Yolk Pastry is now open for pre-order. Early bird discounts are available for the gift box. Friends wanting to secure orders before Mid-Autumn, don't miss this promotion window. Limited quantity, while supplies last.
Want to try it? Hurry! You can now buy single pieces at 7-11!