Description
A tropical twist on the classic French dessert, this pineapple tarte Tatin is caramelized to golden perfection and paired with a creamy coconut and lemongrass ice cream that brings refreshing balance to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into rounds or wedges
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 can (400 ml) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and crushed
- 1/2 cup sugar (for ice cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Melt butter in the skillet, then add sugar and cook until a deep amber caramel forms.
- Add pineapple slices and cook for 5–7 minutes until coated and slightly softened.
- Roll out the puff pastry and trim to fit the skillet. Lay it over the pineapple and tuck edges in.
- Poke a few holes in the pastry and transfer the skillet to the oven.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until pastry is puffed and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then carefully invert onto a plate while warm.
- For the ice cream, heat coconut milk, heavy cream, and lemongrass in a saucepan until warm, then steep for 15 minutes and strain.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar, then slowly add warm coconut mixture.
- Cook custard over medium heat until thickened, then chill completely.
- Churn in an ice cream maker or freeze using a no-churn method.
- Serve tart slices warm with scoops of coconut and lemongrass ice cream.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for best caramelization and texture.
- Let the tarte sit just 5 minutes before flipping for a clean release.
- Strain lemongrass thoroughly from cream for a smooth ice cream texture.
- Keep puff pastry cold before baking to ensure the best rise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with ice cream
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg