Description
Small tarts featuring a sweet and spicy pineapple jalapeno curd in a pastry shell.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons ice water
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the tart shells: Combine flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until the dough just comes together. Form into a disk, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll out the dough and cut circles to fit mini muffin tins or small tart molds. Press the dough into the molds. Prick the bottoms with a fork.
- Bake the shells for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let them cool completely.
- Make the curd: In a small saucepan, whisk together eggs, sugar, pineapple juice, lime juice, lime zest, and minced jalapeno.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 8 to 10 minutes). Do not let it boil.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Whisk in the 4 tablespoons of butter, one piece at a time, until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any solids. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the curd to prevent a skin from forming. Chill for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Spoon or pipe the chilled curd into the cooled tart shells.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother curd, ensure you strain it well after cooking.
- If you prefer less heat, use half of the jalapeno or remove all seeds and white membrane.
- You can make the tart shells one day ahead and store them in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 55
Keywords: pineapple, jalapeno, curd, tartlets, sweet, spicy, dessert, lime