Tart Nanas Nyonya
Tart Nanas Nyonya is a flower shaped pastry with pineapple jam layered on top of it. The pastry is made from flour, butter and egg. While the pineapple jam uses pineapple fruits, cinnamon stick and sugar. The pineapple jam is cooked separately before it is added on top of the dough.
Only after that, the Tart Nanas Nyonya is baked.
Tart Nanas Nyonya is an evergreen pastry, often made during festive seasons such as Eid Mubarak and Chinese New Year.
One of traditional presentation.
This delightful treat, also known as Pineapple Tart, holds a special place in Malaysian cuisine, cherished for its rich history and delicious taste.
Tart Nanas Pastry
The pastry for Tart Nanas Nyonya comprises simple ingredients, including egg , butter, flour and sugar. My preference for butter over margarine enhances the pastry’s flavour, giving it a rich and delicious taste.
The Pineapple Paste
The pineapple is finely blended and cooked with sugar and cinnamon to enhance its flavour and preserve its freshness. Cooking the pineapple paste for long hours is crucial to ensure a longer shelf life for the tarts.
Different Shape of Tart Nanas
Flower shaped Tart Nanas
In the past, these tarts were baked in the shape of sunflowers, with the pineapple paste serving as a decorative element, thus they do not need for egg yolk wash on the pastry’s surface.
Classic shape
Tart Nanas Enclosed
Over time, the pineapple tart has evolved. The modern version features the pineapple paste enclosed within the pastry, topped with a shiny egg yolk glaze.
Pineapple filling wrap with pastry.
This contemporary twist has made the tart easier and quicker to make, without compromising on its delightful taste. To have a taste of Tart Nanas Nyonya, please contact us.
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