Pineapple tarts
Pineapple tarts are a fragrant dessert of spiced pineapple filling baked in buttery pastry. The Thermomix cooks fresh pineapple with sugar, cinnamon and cloves into a thick caramelised jam, then blends flour, butter and eggs into a crisp tart dough. Precise heat control prevents scorching, making this tropical treat reliable and delicious.
About this recipe
Pineapple tarts Thermomix TM7 are a delightful dessert that brings tropical sunshine to your table in buttery pastry form. If you have been searching for pineapple tart recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this one delivers on every level: a rich filling of fresh pineapple slowly cooked with sugar, a cinnamon quill and whole cloves until deeply caramelised, wrapped in a crumbly dough of plain flour, unsalted butter and eggs. The TM7 handles both components beautifully — its precise heating cooks the pineapple jam without stirring or scorching worries, while the mixing bowl turns flour and cold butter into pastry in moments. These tarts shine at festive celebrations, afternoon tea, or as a homemade gift, and the spiced filling fills the kitchen with an irresistible aroma that promises something special.
Preparation tips
- Drain the cooked pineapple filling well before filling the pastry, as excess liquid makes the tart base soggy. A thick, spoonable jam consistency guarantees a clean slice every time.
- Chill the flour and butter dough for at least half an hour before rolling. Cold pastry is easier to handle and bakes into a crisper, flakier shell around the spiced pineapple filling.
- Replace the cinnamon quill with a split vanilla pod for a softer flavour, or add grated fresh ginger to the pineapple jam for a warming twist that children and adults both enjoy.
Recipe variations
- Make a lactose-free version by swapping the unsalted butter for a plant-based block butter. The pastry stays crisp and the caramelised pineapple filling is naturally dairy-free already.
- For a festive Christmas variant, add a star anise and a strip of orange zest to the pineapple filling, then cut the pastry into star shapes and dust with icing sugar before serving.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precise weighing - Weigh the plain flour and sugar directly in the mixing bowl of the Thermomix for gram-accurate pastry and filling. [Weighing]
- Even chopping - The Thermomix chops the fresh pineapple pieces into uniform bits so the jam cooks evenly and thickens consistently. [Chopping]
- Controlled heating - Gentle, steady heat from the TM7 caramelises the pineapple and sugar into a glossy jam without any scorching. [Heating]
- Easy pastry blending - The Thermomix blends cold unsalted butter into the flour until it resembles fine crumbs for a crisp tart shell. [Mixing]
- Aromatic grinding - The TM7 grinds the whole cloves finely, releasing intense spice that infuses the pineapple filling beautifully. [Grinding]
Ingredients
- fresh pineapple pieces
- white sugar
- cinnamon quill
- whole cloves
- unsalted butter
- plain flour
- eggs
- sea salt
- whole cloves