By: Sujaya, S. Pd. Gr.
(Live Coverage of the ASWIN DPP Advisory Board from Yogyakarta)
Bakpia souvenirs from Yogyakarta are dry cakes made from wheat flour, sugar, and green beans.
According to history, bakpia was first brought by a Chinese named Kwik Sun Kwok in the 1940s.
Bakpia has various variants, such as green bean bakpia, cheese bakpia, chocolate bakpia, and durian bakpia.
Bakpia UMKM can be found in various souvenir shops in Yogyakarta, especially in the Pathuk and Tamansari areas.
Bakpia is a typical Yogyakarta souvenir that must be tried when visiting this special city.
The texture and taste of bakpia have a crispier skin, bakpia fillings are now more diverse, ranging from green beans, chocolate, cheese, to contemporary variants such as matcha and red velvet.
Meanwhile, the process of making the dough is made from a mixture of wheat flour, sugar, and butter.
After being filled with various flavors, the bakpia is baked until cooked and has a crispy texture.
Now many MSMEs in Yogyakarta are innovating with bakpia, creating new variants to attract buyers.
Some MSME brands even sell bakpia with a premium concept, using high-quality ingredients and attractive packaging.
Bakpia is suitable as a souvenir because it lasts a long time and has a tempting taste. If you visit Yogyakarta, don’t forget to try the various bakpia variants produced by local MSMEs.
Mr. Didi, a local tourist from Yogyakarta is addicted to this special food, especially the green bean flavor.
“I brought several packages of this Yogyakarta bakpia souvenir with various variants, wet and dry types for family souvenirs in Indramayu.”
Yogyakarta, February 23, 2025
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