Hello, From The Pineapple Team
Hi there! We hope everyone had a great week! This week, we're going to show you how to make these amazing pineapple cookies. If you like buttery, crumbly and melt-in-your-mouth cookies, this is the recipe for you!
These Pineapple Cookies are actually a staple desert during Chinese New Year. Locally, these delicious treats are called 'Nastar'. Commonly found in many areas of Southeast Asia, such as Malaysia or Indonesia. Made with a fresh filling and juicy pineapple which is cooked and reduced to a golden-colour pineapple jam filling. Not many cookies can top this. Let's get started!
INGREDIENTS:
PINEAPPLE FILLING:
2 whole pineapples1 - 1 1/2 cups sugar, to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
EGG WASH:
2 egg yolks1/4 teaspoon condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- Remove all skin and stock off of the pineapple.
- Slice the pineapple, and blend in a blender until it becomes a puree.
- Add Pineapple puree and cloves to a non-stick pot and cook on medium heat. Constantly stirring to avoid burning.
- Add sugar and lemon juice, stir to combine well.
- Lower heat to simmer, continue to stir until Pineapple filling becomes golden and sticky.
- Transfer the pineapple filling out, remove the cloves and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Cream the butter and condensed milk until light and fluffy. Add in the egg yolk one at a time, and beat until well combined.
- Mix in the flour slowly to form the pastry dough. The dough is ready when it no longer sticks to your hands.
- Prepare the egg wash by mixing all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Divide the pineapple filling and dough into 100 portions. Roll them both into balls. To wrap, use your palms to roll each dough and then flatten it.
- Add pineapple ball in the middle and fold edges of the dough to cover up the filling.
- Finish it off by rolling into a round ball.
- Place the pineapple cookie on a baking sheet lined with Parchment paper.
- Using the back of a pairing knife, cut the criss-cross shape on the cookie and brush the top of the cookie with the egg wash, twice.
- Place in oven, and bake at 330F for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- ENJOY!!!!
This recipe is seriously so simple to make and great for the summer. If you've enjoyed, feel free to share with us on Instagram @thepineappleeverything! We hope you've enjoyed this week's blog! We will see you next week with another blog. While you're here, check out our 3 favourite products of the week!
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