Neenish Tarts

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 3
Delectable Neenish Tarts that will satisfy your sweet tooth cravings
in Pastry

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 ounces butter
4 ounces sugar
1 egg
8 ounces flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons icing sugar
4 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
235
Sugar
13g
Fat
12g
Neenish Tarts, also known as Nanyang Tarts, are a popular pastry in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. They are a sweet pastry that consists of a buttery tart shell with two-colored icing on top. The tarts are usually filled with a variety of fillings such as jam, cream or custard. This recipe is for the classic Neenish Tart with lemon-flavored icing. The yellow and pink icing gives the tarts a lovely contrast, making them visually appealing. They are perfect for snacking or dessert, and will be a hit with kids and adults alike!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
2.In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and mix well.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add it to the creamed mixture, mixing well.
4.Take the dough and press it evenly into the muffin cups, making sure the edges are slightly higher.
5.Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before removing from the muffin pan.
6.In another bowl, mix together the icing sugar, butter, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice until smooth. Divide the mixture in half.
7.Add pink food coloring to one half and mix it well. Fill one half of the cooled tarts with the pink mixture.
8.Add yellow food coloring to the other half and mix well. Fill the other half of the cooled tarts with the yellow mixture.

PROS

Neenish Tarts are a classic treat that everyone loves, and you can customize them by using different colors of icing.

They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

CONS

These tarts are high in sugar and fat, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pastry is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The lemon juice used in the icing can provide a boost of vitamin C, which is important for immune health.

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