Golden Pineapple Tart"
Indulge in the sweet tradition of Chinese New Year with the irresistible allure of Golden Pineapple Tart. Experience the perfect blend of buttery, melt-in-the-mouth pastry crumb embracing a sweet and tangy pineapple jam filling – just pure delight in every bite!
A cherished cookie that brings joy and prosperity to every festive celebration. 🍍✨
Golden Pineapple Tart 
Ingredients: For Pastry:
300 g All-purpose flour
300 g Cornstarch
150 g Condensed milk
1 Egg yolk
1 tbsp Vanilla extract
1 tsp Baking powder
250 g Butter
Ingredient: For Egg Wash:
4 Egg yolks
2 tablespoon milk
1 tbsp Corn oil
Prepare Egg Wash:
In a bowl, mix together the egg yolks, milk and corn oil.
Strain the mixture to remove any impurities. Set aside.
Method:
1. Prepare the Pineapple Jam Filling: (Mine is store ready bought)
Shape Pineapple Jam filling into a @6 gram each ball, cover it with plastic wrap.
Until as needed.
Note: You can either make the pineapple jam from scratch
2. Make the Pastry Dough:
a. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornflour, baking powder, condensed milk, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
b. Add softened butter to the dry ingredients and use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour until a dough is formed.
c. Shape the dough into @10gram each ball, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
3. Assemble the Pineapple Tarts:
a. Take a 10 gram pastry dough and roll it into a ball.
b. Flatten the ball and shape it into a small disk using your hands
c. Place a pineapple jam in the center of the disk.
d. Fold and seal the edges to form a ball again, ensuring the pineapple jam is enclosed within the pastry.
4. Bake:
a) Preheat your oven to 160°C.
b) Place the assembled tarts on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
c) Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes remove from oven,
d) Brush tarts with the prepared egg wash for a golden, shiny finish.
Continue baking until tarts are golden brown.
5. Cool and Enjoy:
Allow the pineapple tarts to cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, store them in an airtight container.
Note: Adjust the baking time based on your oven and the desired level of browning.
Enjoy your homemade Golden Pineapple Tarts!
