Pineapple tarts are very popular among fans of Chinese New Year goodies in Singapore and Malaysia with many different types and variations of it found nowadays. Everybody knows the pineapple tart as typically sweet and juicy pineapple jam balls placed on the buttery crust base. This type of pineapple tart is the most common and most traditional one that has tantalised taste buds among eaters for generations across decades. This traditional pineapple tart is very well received by the Chinese community in Singapore and Malaysia. It actually originates from the Peranakan community in these countries.
However, there are also many other different types of pineapple tarts that many of you might not know of. Besides the sweet tangy pineapple tarts commonly found in the market, there are more unique and rare types of pineapple tarts. Though they are less commonly found, they have superb and delectable taste. One finding is the rose pineapple tarts offered by Kele. It has a pink colour on the tart base. Though it somewhat tastes like bandung, the overall taste does not defeat the pineapple flavour the pineapple tart is supposed to be made for.
Another rare type of pineapple tart that is found in Singapore is the matcha pineapple tart. Also produced by Kele, this matcha pineapple tart exhibits a tinge of matcha flavour that is reminiscent in the matcha latte drinks you are more familiar with. The flavour of matcha is strong and fragrant and biting it will create an air of matcha flavour that punches through your nostrils.
Some other flavours of the pineapple tart that are also hardly found are the salted egg yolk and mala flavours made by Pineapple Tarts Singapore. For the mala flavour, imagine a sweet tangy pineapple tart infused with spicy hot mala flavours that numb your tongue in a way similar to how mala cooked food does. This type of pineapple tart is certainly a rare gem! We might have heard of salted egg yolk cookies and crackers but salted egg yolk pineapple tart is certainly an eye-opener. It contains a salty flavour that is contrasted with the normal zesty sweet one, making it altogether a mixture of saltiness and sweetness in the bite.
There is another type of pineapple tart which is made using charcoal powder to cover the exterior. This type of pineapple tart is good for beauty and detoxification, resulting in some health benefits in addition to the savoury raw taste of charcoal powder. Coupled with the sweet filling of the pineapple jam, this pineapple tart type using charcoal powder will bring to you a whole new experience in feasting.
People in Singapore also love a common variation of the pineapple tart that originates from Taiwan. It is called the feng li shu. The pineapple jam is enclosed within the tart that is rectangular in shape. The pineapple tart is also as sweet and crumbly as the traditional one. This type of pineapple tart is also a favourite among tourists in Taiwan.
Such pineapple tart types are worth your indulgent experience that will bring you new perspectives not just in the CNY goodies itself, but also in Chinese New Year. Read more about pineapple tarts - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pineapple_tart
