Chinese New Year Pineapple Tarts

Buying pineapple tarts is the easiest thing in Singapore. NTUC, Cold Storage or any bakery will offer dazzling arrays of pineapple tarts. Open, Close, Flower shaped, shells. However making my own pineapple tarts provides a different flavor- sincerity. Though the taste may not be perfect but it is the thought that counts.
This recipe is taken from a friend's sister who bakes for Chinese New Year. The secret: custard powder.

350g plain flour
20g custard powder
1 egg yolk
50g sugar
250g butter
250g pineapple paste (from phoon haut)

• Bring butter to room temperature (approximately 1 hr)
• Put butter, sugar, flour, custard powder together.
• Rub them briskly with finger tips till it resembles bread crumbs.
• Add in egg yolk
• Mix
• Put the mixture into the fridge for 30 minutes.
• Weigh 15g of pineapple paste to 10g of dough.
• Shape it into small balls.
• If you like yellow glaze on top, apple some egg wash on it.
• Bake in pre heat oven temperature of 170 degrees for 15-20 minutes.