Pineapple cookies, tarts and rolls

28 Feb marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations. There are many cookies, tarts and rolls that are left which are mostly "gifts" from my parents (they received these gifts from friends and pass them on to me) - and...so... I decided it was still tartelicious!


Pineapple tarts and rolls must be one of the most popular and widely variate "cookies" during Chinese New Year. It comes in opened rolls like this and this; opened tarts like this and closed tarts like this. I am amazed!

I prefer the open tart because visually, it seems to have more filling than pastry crust and I love more filling, filling, filling! Is that just a visual illusion or you bakers out there can tell me, if the ratio of pineaple filling to the pastry crust is really different in the bake process for a open vs closed tart/roll?

What's your favorite? Opened, closed, tart, roll? ^0^

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21 comments:

  1. OysterCulture2/23/10, 4:00 PM

    How's this for timing. Just adding your photo to my pineapple post and wanted to come here for the link and I find a post on ... pineapple. This sort of occurrence tells me I need to make what ever delicious dish you've concocted. Thanks so much for the pictures.

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  2. ann low2/23/10, 4:31 PM

    I love pineapple tarts. I prefer the closed up because opened tarts tend to be a little dry after baked but yours look moist.

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  3. thebaDderMan2/23/10, 6:19 PM

    opened wide roll , of course !

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  4. Noob Cook2/23/10, 8:34 PM

    used to like closed tarts more. recently my sis gave me a bottle of open tarts and they were like the best I have tasted :)

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  5. AussiePomm2/23/10, 9:46 PM

    YUMM... JUST when I am about to leave for the gym... grrrrr

    Mine is up as well at aussiepomm!

    Have a great WW!!

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  6. Tuty @ ScentofSpice2/23/10, 11:08 PM

    Never had the open ones yet... I guess I'm going to have to make them :-)

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  7. MaryMoh2/23/10, 11:10 PM

    Ooooh...my favourite! I love to see that big ball of pieapple jam on top. I love the open tart type....more jam :P

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  8. Ju (The Little Teochew)2/24/10, 3:19 AM

    Open! Looks nicer and you are right. I have to use a bigger jam filling than if I made enclosed ones. :)

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  9. Hootin Anni2/24/10, 4:02 AM

    Now, I've never had pineapple cookies!! Yummy looking.

    Mine today is OCEAN SPRAY Do come visit me if you can find time. :o)

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  10. Little Corner of Mine2/24/10, 11:50 AM

    Yummy, I loved them all since I always pop one into my mouth. LOL!

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  11. Anonymous2/24/10, 4:01 PM

    Those food pics are making me hungry! If you enjoy Seinfeld you'll enjoy my comment!

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  12. Sukhmandir Kaur2/24/10, 5:50 PM

    It looks interesting, Have not seen anything like it before. I have to say I have no prejudice open or closed it is all yummy.

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  13. The Sudden Cook2/24/10, 5:54 PM

    I kinda like the 'roll' with the filling inside...love 'em tarts! Also have added your link on me site...check it out!

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  14. Carolyn Jung2/24/10, 9:34 PM

    Wow, I can't say which variation I like better. But any pineapple tart that is tops in taste is the one I vote for. Flavor trumps all. ;)

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  15. SamuelGoh2/25/10, 12:01 AM

    My favourite is the pineapple as the base and then that wee bit of crust as the topping. You should try it :)

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  16. Sweet Jasmine2/25/10, 1:54 AM

    I have been making hundreds the nastar type this chinese new year for friends. Can never hv enough of these.

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  17. wmw2/25/10, 9:50 AM

    My fave are those with lots of filling...hehehe...

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  18. pigpigscorner2/25/10, 2:39 PM

    I like rolls actually, the filling is more moist compared to the open ones I find. And the open ones I had, the pastry is normally quite hard.

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  19. Deborah2/25/10, 8:35 PM

    what beautiful tarts!

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  20. Wilfrid2/26/10, 6:17 AM

    You know, when one friend asked if I want my pineapple tart open or close, I was like HUH?!

    Your tarts look really delicious! I wanna try one day, hehehe.

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  21. Food For Tots2/27/10, 8:19 AM

    My preference is opened rolls. but if they are gifts from parents and friends, I love them all!!

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