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Banana Cream Tart

Here we are again, at the end of another month, and I’ve once again had no time to prepare a post. Well, “no time” is a lie, since it’s not like I haven’t had any time at all. Just not … Continue reading

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Spiderweb Pumpkin Tart

I have fallen so far behind in posting recipes for the things I bake that it’s now been a full year since I made this spiderweb pumpkin tart. But what perfect timing, since it’s Halloween again! Pie crust is just … Continue reading

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Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart

I love dark chocolate. Much better than milk chocolate. It just has such an intense chocolate flavor, without dulling it with extra sweetness. That rich flavor of dark chocolate has no equal. It’s so sexy, so seductive. I spied a … Continue reading

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Alsatian Apple Tart

I ran across several blogs with a recipe for the Alsatian apple tart featured in Dorie Greenspan’s book. It seemed simple enough. So I just had to make it. “As American as apple pie,” people say. But apple tart? Who … Continue reading

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Pear Tart

Recently, I made a pear tart, which I hadn’t made in quite a while. Pears are one of my favorite fruits, and of course, being the tart lover I am, pear tarts are one of my favorite desserts. Somehow, the … Continue reading

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Miniature Fruit Tarts

I got some small tart pans 4.5 inches in diameter for my birthday, so naturally, I was excited. I love tarts. I also love miniature cakes and things like that, since you get the wonderful taste of the big version, … Continue reading

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Strawberry Tart with Lemon Caramel

I saw this recipe for a strawberry chocolate tart with lemon caramel (scroll all the way down for the recipe), and I was immediately intrigued. I mean, it’s a tart. I love tarts. And the strawberries looked beautiful on that … Continue reading

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Triple Tart Weekend

Over this last long weekend, I somehow got invited to three different barbecues on three separate days. I don’t know how that happened. I’m usually not that popular. I’m usually lucky to just get invited to one barbecue in a … Continue reading

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Bubbles Tart

Last week I made another fruit tart, because I love them so much. I used the same recipe I always use for the crust and pastry cream. Tart Crust 1 cup flour 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, … Continue reading

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Fruit Tart with Pastry Cream

Recently, I made my first fruit tart of 2011. I love making them because the fresh fruit on top makes it look really pretty and colorful, and yet it’s deceptively simple to make. I love the combination of the brown … Continue reading

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