Pineapple tart recipe

I’ve just made these Pineapple Tarts for the upcoming Chinese New Year, and they are truly irresistible. The crust is buttery and crumbly, breaking under your fork with a satisfying crunch, while the pineapple filling is reduced into a dense, flavorful jam. In Hokkien, pineapple is pronounced “ong-lai (旺来)”, which sounds like “prosperity is arriving.” …

Taiwanese pineapple cake is a favorite bakery delicacy all year round.  It is a crumbly and nearly melt-in-the-mouth pastry with the pineapple jam as the filling encased inside. The Taiwanese pineapple cake is different from the Singapore/Malaysia pineapple tart that I used to make.  First, the filling contains mashed winter melon instead of pure pineapple. …