Pastel de Piña (Pineapple Tart) Recipe

Serves: 12 Save

Ingredients (17)

  • For the pineapple filling:
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  • 1 large, ripe pineapple, peeled and cored
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
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  • For the crust:
  • 600 grams all-purpose flour (4 cups), plus additional for dusting work surface (See Notes)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 300 grams unsalted butter (21 tablespoons), cut into 1/4-inch pieces and chilled (See Notes)
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • Ice water, as needed (See Notes)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

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