January 25th, 2012 §
Intense. Brightly intense-that’s my best description for this tart. Deeply wrapped in the scarlet colored filling is a cranberry curd that’s been topped with brulee meringue and giving structure to the body and added flavor is a chocolate crust. This is the kind of dessert that starts tart as it hits your tongue but then quickly blends with a balance of sweetness and then further mellowed by the chocolate crust. Think lemon meringue but replace the citrus with the sweet tartness of a berry.
Chocolate Cranberry Tart
Can I be honest and say, sometimes I run out of ideas for desserts and my brain goes down the usual path of all my favorites like chocolate, caramel, Oreo, cupcakes, candy . . . chocolate again. This was where I was last week until three bags of cranberries fell out of the freezer onto Matt’s foot. He might have voiced some discontent about it. But at that moment, inspiration hit me and I’m pretty sure everything he said blurred to a carnival-like distortion like you see in movies. » Read the rest of this entry «
January 8th, 2012 §
Christmas is over and it’s the dead of winter and I have what looks like a summer post. But regardless of the season, fast and easy desserts like this are hard to pass up, especially when you are recovering from a holiday marathon of baking. These pastry cream filled mini fruit tarts couldn’t be easier.
Mini Berry Tarts
Yeah, I’m whining. I know you aren’t suppose to on a blog, but I’m a rule breaker. My point is I’ve been a little light on the postings, but I also figured everyone is a little fatigued on baking themselves and on all the butter and sugar calories that go with consuming it.
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August 1st, 2011 §
Mixed Berry Crumble ~ Simplifying the pie with a crumble, while keeping all the sweet berry flavors of summer.
Mixed Berry Crumble
I have a slight affinity for berries-can you tell, e.g. Mini Mixed Berry Pies, Mixed Berry Smoothie. You know what I love about them? They are the perfect balance between two of my favorite contrasting flavors: sweet and tart. » Read the rest of this entry «
