Tongan Pie Jelly Roll Recipe

Discover the legendary Tongan Pie, a delightful jelly roll loved throughout Tonga! This recipe offers a sweet twist on a classic, using your favorite jelly or jam – peach, pineapple, and grape are popular choices. But that's not all! This versatile recipe also shows you how to transform the dough into individual tarts using a biscuit cutter. Never lose this treasured family recipe again!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 1454.7 kcal
Protein 59g
Rating 3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tongan Pie Jelly Roll

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How to Make Tongan Pie Jelly Roll

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the milk until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for a few seconds.
  6. Roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. For the jelly roll, cut the dough into a large rectangle (approximately 12x18 inches). For tarts, use a biscuit cutter to cut out desired shapes.
  7. Place the dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  9. While the dough is baking, prepare your filling. If using fresh fruit, dice it into small pieces and gently toss it with 2 tablespoons of sugar.
  10. Once the dough is baked, carefully remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
  11. Spread a generous layer of your favorite jelly or jam (about 1 cup) over the baked dough. If using fruit, spread it over the baked dough.
  12. For the jelly roll: Starting from the shorter side, gently roll the dough up tightly.
  13. For the tarts: Bake the individual tarts for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  14. Let the jelly roll cool completely before slicing and serving. Serve the tarts warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

269g

Fat

53g

Carbs

76g

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