Mango-Pineapple Tartlets

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Combine the flour, sugar, almond flour and salt. Separately cream 7 tablespoons of the butter and slowly blend in the flour mixture until the texture is sandy. Spread on a large sheet pan and bake until golden at the edges, about 10 minutes. Cool.

2. Step 2

   Transfer the mixture to a food processor and process until it resembles coarse sand. Add the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter, pulsing until combined. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and divide mixture among 6 4-inch bottomless pastry rings, packing it firmly in. Bake until just browned, about 10 minutes. Set aside.

3. Step 3

   Meanwhile, combine the pineapple, diced mango and 1/2cup water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit softens and the water evaporates, about 15 minutes. Add the bananas and cook 3 minutes more. Taste, adding a few teaspoons of sugar if desired. Set aside to cool.

4. Step 4

   Remove the rings from the cooled tart shells. Divide the cooked fruit among the tarts, spread gently and top each with mango slices. Using a spatula, carefully transfer tarts to plates. Serve with ice cream.