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No-Bake South African Pineapple Fridge Tart with Tennis Biscuits
Easy South African Pineapple Fridge Tart Recipe. No-Bake Creamy Dessert with Tennis Biscuits
There’s something about a pineapple fridge tart that feels like summer in every bite. It’s creamy, light, and so easy to whip together when you need a quick dessert. The best part? You don’t even need to turn on the oven. With just a few pantry staples, you’ll have a chilled treat ready in a couple of hours.
Why You’ll Love and Enjoy the South African Pineapple Fridge Tart Recipe
- No baking needed – mix, layer, and chill.
- Budget-friendly ingredients you probably already have.
- Light and refreshing with a creamy pineapple flavor.
- Perfect for gatherings, as you can prepare it ahead.
- Easily adaptable – swap pineapple for peaches or berries.
This no-bake South African Pineapple Fridge Tart is creamy, light, and layered with biscuits and jelly. Perfect for summer, quick to make, and always a crowd favorite.
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South African Pineapple Fridge Tart
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Refrigerator Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 depending on size 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: South African
Description
A creamy, no-bake South African Pineapple Fridge Tart with Tennis biscuits, jelly, and evaporated milk. Light, refreshing, and perfect for summer desserts.
Ingredients
- 2 packets Tennis biscuits (or any coconut tea biscuit)
- 1 tin (410g) crushed pineapple, drained (reserve juice)
- 1 tin Ideal Milk (evaporated milk), chilled overnight
- 1 packet pineapple jelly powder
- 1 Cadbury Flake (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Pour the drained pineapple juice into a saucepan.
- Warm it gently, then add the jelly powder.
- Stir until dissolved.
- Let it cool to room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the chilled evaporated milk until it doubles in volume and turns fluffy.
- Slowly fold in the cooled jelly mixture. Don’t rush; if the jelly is still hot, it’ll ruin the texture.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple.
- In a square dish, layer Tennis biscuits across the base.
- Spread half the pineapple cream mixture over the biscuits.
- Add another layer of biscuits, then top with the remaining mixture.
- Crush a few biscuits and sprinkle on top.
- Finish with a crumble of Flake chocolate if you’d like.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Dish Size: Use a 20x20cm (8×8 inch) square dish for even layers.
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Melanie from SA Tasty Recipes, Saffas Daily Recipes
South African Pineapple Fridge Tart is light, creamy, and chilled with layers of biscuits and fruit. A perfect no-bake dessert.
The South African Pineapple Fridge Tart is light, creamy, and chilled with layers of biscuits and fruit. A perfect no-bake dessert. It is light, creamy, and refreshing, making it the perfect no-bake dessert for any occasion. With its fruity pineapple flavor and crunchy biscuit layers, it’s a timeless favorite that’s quick to prepare and always loved.
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