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Mini Berry Tarts

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.

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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Honey and Ginger Nectarine Tart

Ginger and Honey Nectarine Tarts ~ Slice up some of summer’s finest stone fruit for a refreshing nectarine tart.

White nectarines are one of the many fruits that I look forward to when the sun starts to feel too close and the evenings get a little too wonky because I can’t cool off.

Somehow having cold fruit always provides a momentary respite from the humidity, the heat and my clothes sticking to me like some Rhino Lining.

Sweet and soft in flesh, you best have a paper towel nearby or you may just end up looking like those Carls Jr. commercials, with the drippy food all over you face.

Which by the way, might not annoy me so much, if I could look as sexed up as that brunette while eating a cow patty. But before I veer off into a diatribe about contrivances, I’ll re-focus . . . back to the dessert. Continue reading Honey and Ginger Nectarine Tart