Mini Pineapple Tarte Tatin

Mini Pineapple Tarte Tatin comprises caramelized pineapple slices and a puff pastry crust for some crisp texture and butteriness. Normally, pineapple tarte tatin is made as one large dessert that is cut into slices before being served with scoops of ice cream but this recipe involves making individual-sized pineapple tarte tatin. These make wonderful desserts for a dinner party as they can be plated up individually and served with scoops of ice cream or dollops of whipped cream. Despite their elegance, pineapple tarte tatin are incredibly easy to make. You begin by pouring small circles of honey on a parchment-lined baking sheet before sprinkling the circles with coconut sugar. Then, pineapple slices get placed on top of each circle of honey and sugar followed by circles of puff pastry. Finally, they are baked before being served dusted with icing sugar. The results are a pastry with sweet caramelized juicy pineapple and crisp buttery crust.

What is Pineapple Tarte Tatin?

Pineapple tarte tatin is inspired by apple tarte tatin, an upside down apple pie that was created in France. This dessert is created by caramelizing apples in a sugar-butter mixture and baking it with a pie pastry on top. Then, once baked, the pie is flipped onto a plate so the apples are on top. This pineapple tarte tatin is an easier version as it makes individual pastries that are easier to flip out rather than an entire pie.

Some pineapple tarte tatin recipes are made as an entire pie. These can include whole pineapple slices or pineapple chunks. This pineapple tarte tatin recipe includes pineapple rings, which are easy to buy canned. However, you could also cut the rings from a pineapple as long as you have a corer to core your pineapple.

Pro Tips

• Keep the puff pastry cold in the fridge before you use it to ensure that it is easy to handle and will puff up correctly in the oven.
•  To make this recipe vegan, you may replace the honey with maple syrup and look for a frozen puff pastry that doesn’t include butter or other animal fats.
• To cut the puff pastry into circles, you can use either a large round cookie cutter or a glass.
• This recipe doesn’t include specific ingredient amounts meaning you can make however few or how many you want.
• Feel free to replace the pineapple with other fruit such as sliced peaches, sliced plums, or pitted and halved cherries instead.
• For extra tropical flavor, consider serving the pineapple tarte tatin with coconut ice cream.
• Canned pineapple slices are ideal for convenience. However, if fresh pineapple is affordable and in season, you could use that instead.

What to Serve with Pineapple Tarte Tatin?

These pineapple tarte tatin can be served with icing sugar dusted on top for a simple dessert. However, they are also great with scoops of vanilla ice cream or coconut ice cream, especially when they are served warm.

How Long Should You Bake Pineapple Tarte Tatin?

Pineapple tarte tatin should bake for 25 minutes or until the pineapple slices are caramelized and the puff pastry is puffed and golden brown. Feel free to adjust the baking time to ensure that the puff pastry is baked correctly as the timing may vary depending on your oven.

Is This Pineapple Tarte Tatin Dairy-Free?

Since most puff pastry from the grocery store includes butter, pineapple tarte tatin isn’t dairy-free. However, if you would like to make this recipe dairy-free, you may be able to find puff pastry that includes alternative fats or make your own.

Can I Add Chocolate to Pineapple Tarte Tatin?

If you or someone in your family loves chocolate, consider serving this pineapple tarte tatin with a drizzle of melted chocolate or chocolate sauce before serving. Adding chocolate to the tarte tatin during baking isn’t ideal as it may become overly messy.

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How to Store Pineapple Tarte Tatin

These pineapple tarte tatin can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. It isn’t ideal to freeze them as they may become soggy once thawed.

How to Make Pineapple Tarte Tatin

Pour circles of honey (one circle per tarte tatin) on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Sprinkle each circle of honey with the coconut sugar.

Place a pineapple ring on top of each circle of honey and coconut sugar.

Cut circles of puff pastry that are just slightly larger than the pineapple rings, and press each circle on top of a pineapple ring.

Bake in a 180°C (356°F) oven for 25 minutes.

Serve with the pineapple side facing up and dusted with icing sugar.