Vegan Pineapple Tart - 凤梨酥

This melt-in-your-mouth Vegan Pineapple Tart is a must-try! The recipe is simple with a homemade pineapple paste filling. The crust is buttery with a sweet tangy filling. They make the perfect handmade gifts too. Check out the recipe with the step-by-step video today!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 fresh ripe pineapple⁣⁣* ((about 4lbs/2kg after the skin is removed))
• 1/2 cup sugar of choice (or more if needed)
• 225 g [2 sticks] vegan butter (room temperature ⁣⁣)
• 1-2 tablespoons plant milk (optional)
• 40 g [6 tablespoons] powdered sugar (sifted)
• 350 g all-purpose flour* (sifted⁣⁣)
• maple syrup

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Prepare the Pineapple Paste ---
2. 2Prepare the pineapple by removing the leafy crown and the outer layer with a knife.
3. 3Remove all the 'eyes' with a pairing knife and cut pineapple into big chunks (I kept the core).
4. 4Blend all pineapple chunks in a high-speed blender.
5. 5Drain the blended pineapple over a fine-mesh sieve. Reserve the juice for smoothies.
6. 6Transfer the pineapple onto a large non-stick pan.
7. 7Turn on the heat, and cook the mixture over medium heat by stirring continuously* until it turns into a paste. This process takes about 30 to 45 minutes.
8. 8Season with sugar and continue to cook until the paste turns darker yellow and not too wet.
9. 9Set aside to cool and divide the paste into 8g - 9g balls.
10. 10--- Prepare the dough ---
11. 11Meanwhile, fit the mixer with a paddle attachment.
12. 12Cream butter and sugar until they turn pale yellow.
13. 13Then, gradually add in the flour and knead into a soft dough or until the mixing bowl is clean and no longer sticky. You may need more or less of the flour depending on the butter used.
14. 14Transfer the dough onto a cleaned surface and divide them into 10 - 11g balls.
15. 15--- How to form into Pineapple Tart ---
16. 16Take a dough and flatten it with your palm. Using your fingers, pinch to enlarge the dough into a circular shape, about 2.5"- 3" wide.
17. 17Place a filling in the middle and bring the sides together to seal. Roll it into a ball. Use a pastry cutter to make a few crosses to resemble the shape of a pineapple.
18. 18Arrange the pineapple tarts on a lined baking sheet pan, slightly apart*. Continue until you have finished the rest of the ingredients.
19. 19--- Bake, Serve, or Store ---
20. 20Preheat the oven to 350°F (~175°C).
21. 21Brush the pineapple tarts with a thin layer of maple syrup.
22. 22Bake for 30-35 minutes until fully cooked through. Since the oven temperature varies, so please watch the time here. This step is only to bake the raw dough as the filling is already cooked.
23. 23Let it cool completely before storing.