Ambrosia Chess Tarts

Ambrosia Chess Tarts
140 min.
30
245kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our delightful Ambrosia Chess Tarts, a dessert that beautifully combines tropical flavors and a creamy texture that is sure to impress your guests! Perfect for a summer soirée, holiday gathering, or any occasion where you want to bring a touch of elegance to the table, these tarts are like little bites of paradise.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a perfectly baked piecrust, cradling a rich, luscious filling that features the vibrant flavors of crushed pineapple and fresh lemon juice. Each tart is generously topped with sweetened whipped cream and adorned with the tropical crunch of toasted coconut, orange sections, and fragrant fresh rosemary sprigs, creating a visual feast that is as delightful to look at as it is to eat.

Whether you’re an experienced baker or looking to try something new, these Ambrosia Chess Tarts are approachable yet sophisticated. With a total preparation time of just 140 minutes, you’ll be amazed at how quickly you can create a dessert that looks as if it came straight from a high-end bakery. With this recipe, you’ll serve a crowd-pleasing treat that beautifully balances flavors and textures, making it a memorable addition to any menu. Get ready to elevate your dessert game and delight your friends and family with these irresistible tarts!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • oz pineapple crushed canned
  • 30 servings toppings: coconut fresh sweetened toasted
  • 0.5 cup cream of coconut 
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoon flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons orange zest 
  • 28.2 oz piecrusts refrigerated
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • cup coconut or sweetened flaked
  • tablespoon cornmeal plain white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 45
  2. Cut piecrusts into 14 (4 1/2-inch) rounds. Press each dough round into a lightly greased 3 1/2-inch brioche mold, pressing up sides. Fold dough over edge of molds, and pinch to secure. Arrange molds on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on baking sheet on a wire rack (about 30 minutes). Reduce oven temperature to 35
  4. Meanwhile, whisk together sugar and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; add eggs and next 3 ingredients, and whisk until blended. Stir in coconut and next 2 ingredients. Spoon coconut mixture into cooled pastry shells, filling almost full.
  5. Bake at 350 for 22 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and center of tarts is almost set. (Filling will continue to cook as it cools.) Cool tarts completely on baking sheet on wire rack (about 1 hour). Loosen tarts from molds using a small knife; remove tarts from molds.
  6. Serve with desired toppings.
  7. *2 (8- or 10-oz.) packages frozen tart shells may be substituted.
  8. Bake as directed in Step

Nutrition Facts

Calories245kcal
Protein4.69%
Fat45.99%
Carbs49.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.34
Glycemic Load
7.53
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.2895652366721%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.1mg
Hesperetin
0.29mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:245.21kcal
12.26%
Fat:12.64g
19.45%
Saturated Fat:6g
37.51%
Carbohydrates:30.5g
10.17%
Net Carbohydrates:29.2g
10.62%
Sugar:15.95g
17.73%
Cholesterol:34.78mg
11.59%
Sodium:184.68mg
8.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.9g
5.8%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.57%
Selenium:4.31µg
6.16%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.03%
Folate:23.6µg
5.9%
Fiber:1.3g
5.2%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.11%
Iron:0.91mg
5.06%
Phosphorus:43.14mg
4.31%
Vitamin B3:0.8mg
4%
Vitamin A:145.98IU
2.92%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.49%
Vitamin C:2.04mg
2.47%
Copper:0.04mg
2.22%
Vitamin K:2.31µg
2.2%
Magnesium:8.77mg
2.19%
Vitamin E:0.3mg
1.98%
Potassium:68.97mg
1.97%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.87%
Zinc:0.27mg
1.82%
Calcium:17.95mg
1.79%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.35%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.05%
Source:My Recipes