Chocolate fondant tart
A simple and gorgeous chocolate tart…..which for sure satisfies a craving for chocolate. This tart is very rich, creamy and soft, with a strong jolt of cocoa. The recipe belongs to Ernst Knamm, the “King of chocolate”. No doubt about the perfect result of the...
Tarte Bourdaloue
Tarte bourdaloue….a french popular tart that gets the name from a street in Paris, rue Bourdaloue. A crispy pastry shell, almond filling, similar to frangipane and poached pears. I add almond flakes for an extra texture. I decided as well to use Amaretto liqueur...
Coconut tart
Last week I came across some coconut recipes and I decided to follow the I one I found on an italian website: fables de sucre (http://blog.giallozafferano.it/fablesucre/crostata-con-frolla-e-crema-al-cocco/). It is a tart that made me go straight to the kitchen: easy,...
Strawberries brownies tart
I love tarts and I love brownies ...... and after countless attempts I found the perfect recipe for brownies batter. I'm sure each of you has his own recipe for the perfect pastry and brownies batter ..... You can try your favorite recipes for the two doughs, and then...
Strawberries pie
This pie starts with a basic pie crust……which generally includes flour, water and butter in precise proportions. Here, I decided to have a special pastry crust: eggs, and the ratio of water and butter is different from the rule. The original recipe calls for apples,...
Raspberries tarts
Red berries tart is a typical summery dessert. We decided to offer you a special one, edible with a teaspoon. We added gelatin sheets to crème anglaise, in order to have more consistency, but still creamy. Shortcrust crumbs supply the crispy consistency. It is up to...
Basil ice cream tarts
Making ice cream and pies are 2 of my favorite things. I wanted to create a fresh, summer tart but without fruits or berries. So I decided to pour in a pastry or cookies shell my favourite ice cream. Thanks to friends who have given us some fresh basil, I prepared the...
Mockaccino tart
A shortcrust layer, a moist chocolate layer and a silky ganache make this a sophisticated tart, whatever the occasion.
Peach pie
Sharing food with friends is one of life’s great pleasure. Simple but mouth-watering pie where few ingredients and flavours combine, to discover a homely and comfortable food. Peaches lend their mellow perfection to these easy prepare-ahead baked treat that takes the...
Wild blood plums tart
Last couple of weeks we have been so busy because of our wedding. Only 2 days left, but a tasty and yummy recipe is here for you.
Blackberries tarts
During summertime berries live their magical moment, as they become the ideal ingredients for pies and desserts. Excellent when eaten fresh, and perfect for jams and jellies. During a healthy walk in the woods, I stopped, not to rest, but to pick and taste the...
Orange cream tart
Orange cream tart (serves 4-6 - Tart mold 8.6 inches [22 cm.] in diameter) The crust 1 cup (125 gr.) all purpose flour 4 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon (65 gr.) unsalted butter, softened, cut into chunks ¼ cup (50 gr.) granulated sugar 1 whole egg a pinch of salt a pinch of...
Almonds crumble pears pie
Almonds crumble pears pie (serves 6) 8.8 ounces (250 gr.) short pastry 3 pears, medium size 3.5 tablespoons (50 gr.) raisins 3 tablespoons of rhum 6 tablespoons (80 gr.) unsalted butter 4.2 ounces (120 gr.) Amaretti 1 lemon 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon more than ¼...
Shortcrust pastry tarts with chocolate ganache
Shortcrust pastry tarts with chocolate ganache (about 10 small tarts 3.5 inches - 3.9 inches 9 or 10 cm. in diameter ) 8.8 ounces (250 gr.) shortcrust pastry For the ganache: 5.3 ounces (150 gr.) dark chocolate, chopped ½ generous cup (150 gr.) heavy cream Prepare the...