Honey-Lime Marinated Pineapple And Cheese Tarts

Name: Honey-Lime Marinated Pineapple And Cheese Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest; 3 tablespoons Calvados or rum; 1 large ripe pineapple or 24 canned pineapple slices in 100% pineapple juice, well drained; 1/4 cup fresh mint or basil leaves; 1 package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry, defrosted; 8 deli slices good quality melting cheese such as Fontina, Sharp White Cheddar or Gruyere; About 1/4 cup sugar; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, small-diced

Servings: persons

1
Whisk first 4 ingredients in large glass or nonreactive dish. Peel pineapple; cut lengthwise in 4, remove and discard core; then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Add pineapple to dish; turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand at room temperature for 2 or in the refrigerator up to 4 hours.
2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 sheet pans with foil and parchment paper. Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 4 squares. Divide the pastry between the prepared sheet pans, place a slice of cheese on top of each pastry square and refrigerate until ready to assemble and bake.
3
Pour the pineapple slices and the marinade onto a large colander placed over a bowl; drain well, reserve the marinade and mint leaves.
4
When ready to bake, place overlapping slices of pineapple all across the pastry. Sprinkle evenly with sugar and dot them with the butter. Bake for 20 minutes; then lower the temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 20 more minutes or until the pastry is browned and the edges of the pineapples start to brown.
5
While the tarts are baking, pour the marinade into a sauce pan, bring to boil, lower the heat and simmer until the marinade thickens to syrup consistency; then strain. When the tarts are done, brush the pineapples and pastry with the syrup.
6
Loosen the tarts with a metal spatula so they don't stick to the paper. Allow to cool and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest, 3 tablespoons Calvados or rum, and more.

Yes, Honey-Lime Marinated Pineapple And Cheese Tarts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!