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Pineapple Tarts Recipe

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It’s that time of the year again for pineapple tarts, a must-have for Chinese New Year celebrations. This rich, buttery crust with a melt-in-the-mouth texture encases a core of sweet pineapple jam. I don’t make many types of CNY cookies, but this is definitely on my list. What CNY snacks are you making this year?

For the full process video, please refer to my YouTube channel.

Pastry Crust Recipe

  • 250g unsalted butter
  • 370g all-purpose flour
  • 50g icing sugar
  • 20g corn flour
  • 2 egg yolks

Egg Wash

  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 yolk
  • A few drops of oil

Method

  1. Beat butter and sieved icing sugar till smooth. Do not overbeat.
  2. Add the egg yolks and mix well.
  3. Add the sieved all-purpose flour and corn flour.
  4. Use a spatula to fold, finishing by hand.
  5. Use a pineapple tart mold to pipe out the dough and wrap the pineapple jam in the middle.
  6. Bake at 180°C for 8 minutes, remove from oven and apply egg wash.
  7. Bake for another 10 minutes or until it is golden yellow.

For a visual guide, visit my YouTube channel to watch the full process.

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