Ya, "Pineapple tart", still not too late to post last one of my CNY cookies. I never thought i will bake this pineapple tart myself BECAUSE in my mind IT IS Difficult and a lot 'work".......But i come across a lot bloggers bake this use ready made pineapple jam , so this year i TRY IT OUT!!!!........And the result is this pineapple tart the first cookies FINISH, GONE.....hahaha all say NICE!!
(Recipe adapted from Anncoo Journal blogger)
Ingredients:-
400gm Pineapple Jam (store bought)
** Roll into small round shape 5gm each , my tart mold small size
For the Pastry
~180g Plain flour
~20g Corn flour
~40g Icing sugar
~1 Egg yolk (lightly beaten with 1Tbsp ice water, 1/2tsp vanilla extract)
~150g Cold butter (cut in small cube)
~1/2 tsp Salt
Method:
** Sift plain flour, corn flour and icing sugar in a large mixing bowl , mix well.
** Put the cut butter in the mixing bowl rub with flour using fingertips till butter coated with flour .
** Pour in beaten egg yolk, slowly mix the ingredients to a soft dough. (do not over knead) Add some flour if dough too soft. Put dough in the fridge for 20-30 mins to firm up.
** Roll pastry about 5mm thickness, cut into shape with a pineapple tart mold.
** Place the pineapple jam on the center of the tart. Cut small strips to form a cross pattern on top the tarts.
** Place on baking tray bake @170C 20mins.
** Remove from oven place the tart on wire rack.
**Cool down the tarts and store in an airtight container.
