Pineapple Tart
Recipe from Family Circle

From the buttery macadamia nut crust to the smooth-as-silk pastry cream, this pineapple-and-raspberry-topped tart is absolutely superb.


Pineapple Tart


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Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: Makes 12 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  •     Crust:On Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  macadamia nuts, finely groundOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  sugarOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  grated orange rind (optional)On Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1  stick  (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and chilledOn Sale
  • 1    egg yolkOn Sale
  •     Pastry Cream:On Sale
  • 1  cup  milkOn Sale
  • 5  tablespoons  sugarOn Sale
  • 2    egg yolksOn Sale
  • 2-1/2  tablespoons  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  unsalted butterOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  teaspoons  vanillaOn Sale
  •     Topping:On Sale
  • 1/2    of 3-pound pineapple, peeled and coredOn Sale
  • 1/2    pint raspberriesOn Sale

Directions
1.
Crust: Mix flour, nuts, sugar, rind, if using, and salt in medium-size bowl. Using pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture is consistency of peas. Stir in yolk until dough begins to come together. Shape into ball; wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate 20 minutes.
2.
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Select a 14 x 4 x 1-1/4-inch tart pan with removable bottom or 9-inch round tart pan with removable bottom. Roll out dough to 15 x 5-inch rectangle for rectangular pan, or 10-inch circle for round pan. Fit dough into pan. Prick bottom and sides of dough with a fork.
3.
Bake in 400 degree F oven 20 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
4.
Pastry Cream: Bring milk and 3 tablespoons sugar in saucepan to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat. Whisk yolks, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in small bowl until lemon-colored and smooth. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in a little of hot milk mixture. Whisk yolk mixture into milk mixture in saucepan. Bring to boiling, whisking; simmer 2 minutes until thickened, whisking. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Strain through sieve over small bowl. Cover pastry cream surface directly with plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled, 2 hours.
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Topping: Cut pineapple into thin slices. Spoon pastry cream into tart shell, spreading to edges. Top with pineapple, berries. Serve immediately. Makes 12 servings.
6.
Make-Ahead: Crust can be baked ahead; store at room temperature. Pastry cream can be made a day ahead; refrigerate. Assemble before serving.

Nutrition information
Calories 269, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Sodium 62 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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