The next draw after making Chinese Peanut Cookies? Not the ordinary rolled pineapple cookies, but these open face Nyonya Pineapple Tarts? Why Nyonya Pineapple Tarts? Maybe I should crown myself as a Nyonya home chef (Nyonya Hot And Sour Noodles In Fish Soup, Nyonya Steamed Fish, Nyonya Lam Mee, Sambal Sotong Petai & Nasi Lemak Sambal Udang)? A whole list mind you. In fact, almost spilling over list. This dish and that dish, and me learning to make Nyonya dishes by my own learning (Nyonya Fish Sambal, Chicken Vindaloo & Ayam Pongteh), I can go on and on and quote many more dishes. Including those few desserts (Kuih Buah Melaka, Bubur Cha Cha, Bubur Kacang Hijau & Sago Gula Melaka).
Where did the recipe for Nyonya Pineapple Tarts originate from? Admittedly, I referred to a couple of recipes. But sadly, nothing really positive because twice dough was wasted. Terrible isn't it? I know. Eventually, I decided to learn from the failures and coined this recipe. What is the difference between normal tarts and Nyonya version? Nyonya version's pastry is really crumbly and buttery and like I have already told you, the open face tarts. In fact, without stinging on butter and instead of using margarine. Moreover, be gently when making the pastry and even when rolling it out before cutting with the tart cookie cutter. As for the jam, making it a day ahead will be advisable. Having said all of these, trust me, making Nyonya Pineapple Tarts all by yourself is not an easy feat. Oh-god, I almost regretted. Time consuming and by the time you have finish making, you will be literally exhausted. Yet, when people praise these tarts and once you have taken the first mouthful, you will be flouting on cloud 9. Nyonya Pineapple Tarts? The sweet pleasure is forever ours.
Where did the recipe for Nyonya Pineapple Tarts originate from? Admittedly, I referred to a couple of recipes. But sadly, nothing really positive because twice dough was wasted. Terrible isn't it? I know. Eventually, I decided to learn from the failures and coined this recipe. What is the difference between normal tarts and Nyonya version? Nyonya version's pastry is really crumbly and buttery and like I have already told you, the open face tarts. In fact, without stinging on butter and instead of using margarine. Moreover, be gently when making the pastry and even when rolling it out before cutting with the tart cookie cutter. As for the jam, making it a day ahead will be advisable. Having said all of these, trust me, making Nyonya Pineapple Tarts all by yourself is not an easy feat. Oh-god, I almost regretted. Time consuming and by the time you have finish making, you will be literally exhausted. Yet, when people praise these tarts and once you have taken the first mouthful, you will be flouting on cloud 9. Nyonya Pineapple Tarts? The sweet pleasure is forever ours.
For jam
1 medium size pineapple - remove skin and
core and grate.
1 cinnamon
2 cloves
Rock sugar (as needed). Add, taste and add again if you still feel you should.
For pastry
75g all purpose flour
1 tbsp corn flour
50g soften butter
1 tbsp icing sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla essence
2 egg yolks (one for brushing over the
pastry)
(For vegetarian version, omit yolk and use
milk, both for the dough and to brush the pastry)
3 tbsp milk (or as needed)
Method
For jam
Add all the ingredients in a pan, cook
(over low heat) while stirring till dried up.
Cool down and roll into small balls.
(Note: If you don't want to end up with
balance jam, increase the size of the balls)
For pastry.
Mix all the ingredients to form the dough (only one yolk please, the other to brush over the tarts)
(Note: add milk as and if needed)
Roll out and press the cutter over.
Roll out and press the cutter over.
(Note: the thickness of the pastry depends on how thick you like)
Place pastry on a baking tray lined with
baking paper.
Press the rolled pineapple balls into each
of the pastry.
Brush all over with either lightly beaten egg yolk or milk.
Brush all over with either lightly beaten egg yolk or milk.
Bake at 160C for about 20 minutes or till
pastry becomes golden/brown.
Look at those cute tarts, its my name written all over it. Love it.
ReplyDeleteHi Nava, this is one of the best and very addictive cookies. Yours look beautiful, you rolled the jam so nice and smooth.... well done!
ReplyDeleteBest regards .
Cute and lovely tarts...
ReplyDeletelovely looking tarts, nice presentation dear...
ReplyDeleteLoved the shape of the tarts .Yes sometimes it happens nava we do end in up unbakable dough and our cooking experiance make its useful .Very well done NAVA
ReplyDeleteI love tarts and it looks awesome.
ReplyDeletesuch a tempting cute tarts.nice love it!!!
ReplyDeletesuch a tempting cute tarts.nice love it!!!
ReplyDeleteI find the jam is hard to do. Mine always hangus :(
ReplyDeleteI love pineapple tarts but sooooo much work..
Yea I find grated pineapple taste nicer than those blended ones.
Oh these tarts looks so cute... I love the way you have done it :-)
ReplyDeleteOooo so pretty ! U have done it so neatly. I wish I could see how that cookie cutter looks.
ReplyDeleteAdding home made pineapple jam to the tart makes it all the more special. I can imagine how delicious it would have tasted. Fabulousity indeed!
ReplyDeleteYou have made some pretty tarts!! I am tempted to try them :)
ReplyDeleteso beautiful they look, they will be tasting awesome too.. A visual treat!
ReplyDeleteThey looks really cute and yummy <3
ReplyDeleteah! my favourite pineapple tarts.
ReplyDeleteThese look so professional. And adding the home-made jam makes the tarts extra special. Beautiful pineapple tarts!
ReplyDeletesuperb and cute little tarts, love it Nava...
ReplyDeleteAwesome, Yummy Tarts...
ReplyDeletetarts look so cute and yummy
ReplyDeleteI so love the look of these tarts. Looking forward to trying them soon.
ReplyDeleteOh this r making me drool. bookmarking it.
ReplyDeleteFb page liked :P really loving the tarts they are so cute; and the color is quite fascinating :)
ReplyDeletelovely....cute tarts!!!! Amazing Nava...its very tempting and fabulous color...
ReplyDeleteDelicious cute tarts
ReplyDeleteMadam nava,try adding eggless cakes or biscuits,or optionally can we omit te egg,tq
ReplyDeleteI. Like eggless cookies,can we omit egg,tq
ReplyDeletePerfect and beautiful shaped tarts Nava...What to grab some..yummy!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely tarts... absolutely great pics :)
ReplyDeleteSingapore's favourite too...yours look so perfect n yum too
ReplyDeletelooks super yummy...absolutely cute and delicious
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