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Pineapple Tarts

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Classic melt-in-your-mouth pineapple tarts filled with homemade sweet and tangy pineapple jam. Perfect for festive occasions like Lunar New Year.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 30 pineapple tarts
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southeast Asian
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 sticks (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
  • ½ tablespoon sweetened condensed milk (for egg wash)
  • 850 g sliced pineapple, fresh or canned, drained
  • 10 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pineapple jam by blending the pineapple until mushy but not smooth. Cook in a deep non-stick pan with sugar and cloves over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until thick and golden. Remove cloves and chill the jam.
  2. For the dough, sift flour, cornstarch, salt, and confectioners’ sugar into a large bowl. Add butter and egg yolks, kneading gently until a soft, non-sticky dough forms. Add extra butter if needed.
  3. Divide dough and jam into 30 equal portions. Flatten each dough piece, place a jam portion in the center, and wrap to seal. Shape into ovals about 3.5 cm long.
  4. Place shaped tarts on a parchment-lined baking tray. Score criss-cross patterns on top with a small knife.
  5. Mix egg yolk and condensed milk to make the egg wash. Brush lightly over each tart.
  6. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake tarts for 20–25 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely before storing.

Notes

  • Fresh pineapple gives a brighter flavor but must be cooked until thick.
  • The jam can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated.
  • Chill the shaped tarts before baking to prevent spreading.
  • Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
  • Use condensed milk in the egg wash for a shiny finish.

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Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/pineapple-tarts/