With this recipe, we're going to prepare a mango and pineapple tart with a creamy filling and fresh fruit, a way to enjoy these tropical fruits in a different format than our mango tart with a mousse-like texture.
Mango and pineapple are two tropical fruits that work wonderfully together or separately. In this case, we're going to make a fresh fruit tart, trying to preserve all the properties of the fruits. Mango has many health benefits, it's low in calories and rich in vitamins. Pineapple is a delicious fruit when eaten at its optimal ripeness.
Rich in fiber and very diuretic, it's an indispensable ally in any diet. For this tart, we'll make a very tasty sablé or cookie crust that can be made with or without eggs. For the filling, we've opted for a pastry cream, or rather a vanilla cream, but it can be substituted with your favorite filling. Another good option is meringue or even making a mango mousse.
Recipe Information
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 10
- Category: desserts
- Cuisine: international
- Calories: 438 kcal per serving
Ingredients for the mango and pineapple tart for 8 people
- 1 mango
- 3 slices (1.5 cm thick) of fresh pineapple
For the tart base:
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 100 g sugar
- 100 g butter, diced
- A splash of milk
- 1-2 egg yolks
For the cream:
- 3 eggs
- 500 ml milk
- 60 g sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
How to make the mango and pineapple tart
To make this mango and pineapple tart, you don't need to spend a lot of time. It's more a matter of organizing yourself and following the recipe steps in the right order. It's a very simple recipe and it's best made and eaten on the same day, although it can be kept in the fridge for a day or two.
To make the tart base, put the ingredients for the dough in a food processor or a bowl. Process the sugar and then incorporate the rest of the dough ingredients. The dough can be made with or without eggs. If you don't use the egg yolk, you can add a little more butter.
Mix and knead briefly, form a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and let it chill and rest for about 40 minutes in the fridge.
While the tart base dough is chilling, make the cream. In a saucepan, heat the milk with the cinnamon without letting it boil, and in a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar. Dissolve the cornstarch in a glass with a little of the milk.
Gradually pour the milk into the eggs and sugar while mixing, then return the mixture to the saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly to prevent sticking, and when it starts to thicken, remove it from the heat when you think the cream is thick enough. Remove from the heat and transfer to a piping bag. Let it cool to room temperature and, if you like, you can chill it in the fridge for a bit.
When the cream is ready, take the dough out of the fridge and roll it out with a rolling pin. Mark it with the tart pan and trim it; this will be the base of the tart. Use the remaining dough to line the sides of the pan.
Once the base is in the pan, brush it with egg wash and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C-200°C for about 15-20 minutes. To prevent the dough from puffing up, you need to prick it and use a baking flour without leavening agents.
Peel the mango and cut it into small cubes. Set aside for assembly.
Do the same with the pineapple. If you have a serrated knife, it makes the task of cutting and peeling the pineapple much easier. Set aside for assembly.
To assemble the tart, fill the tart base with the cream and on top, you can place the mixed fruits. Mango and pineapple work very well together. It's an ideal tart to get kids to eat fruit.
For adults, you can soak the tart base with a little triple sec like Cointreau or orange liqueur. When the tart base is done baking, take the pan out of the oven and remove the pan from the base. You'll need to wait for the base to cool completely before assembling the tart.
To serve, cut the tart into portions. Be careful not to break the crust when cutting. It's a delicious dessert, the perfect finish to a lunch or dinner, and we can even have it as a snack. What is important is that it should be eaten on the same day.
Easy Preparation Summary
- Prepare the tart base: mix the ingredients in a food processor or bowl, knead briefly, and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the cream for the tart filling and set aside in a piping bag for assembly.
- Dice the fruits.
- Take the tart dough out, roll it out with a rolling pin, and line the inside of the tart pan with it.
- Preheat the oven.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes at 180°C-200°C.
- Take the crust out and let it cool completely. Remove the base from the pan.
- Fill the tart base with cream and place the cubed fruits on top. If you press them down slightly with your hand, you can embed them a bit into the cream.
- Consume on the same day.
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