My fond memories of CNY used to be the times when Mom, Sis and cousins (plus yours truly of course) would gather in the kitchen chatting away while making pineapple tarts and loveletters for the family. Although nothing beats homemade pastries and the aroma that follows I didn't quite enjoy the preparation process of the pineapple filling, as it's too time consuming.
It has been many years since we called it quits and all these while I've been looking out for pineapple tarts that 'meets my expectations'. I've had a few good buys, but nothing beats the ones sold at The Hiding Place @ 3 Jalan Kayu, because I waited a few years... Why so long you must be wondering. Each year bottles of freshly baked pineapple tarts are prepared for the home's CNY charity bazaar at no cost by a kind-hearted bakery shop owner, and they sell out really fast. But this year, I'm in luck!
This is it. A container of 25 pineapple tarts at S$18. A bit steep at 72 cents a piece but good food is worth paying for - and waiting too in this case. 
The pix says it all. It's L size and takes 2 bites to finish. The crust was light and buttery, although I would like it with some milky taste. However, the scrumptious filling was lovely as it's not too sweet and you can still chew on the fibers of the fruit. Some fillings I've had before are chewy and tasted like jam. What I like about the tarts? With each bite it gets better... Double the size , double the enjoyment of savouring these delectable goodies. Yummy! Btw, they were rated top by Women's Weekly mag in 2007. I'm contented, I'm happy ;D Now I'm feeling Chinese New Year-zie...
