Well, it’s almost the end of July which means it is almost the end of the time for the Sweet Tarts & Pies section of Malgieri’s Modern Baker. We had an extra month for this section because there were quite a few recipes included. 17 Pies and tarts + 3 different crusts we could use. Of the 17 I did manage to complete 9 and all three of the doughs: nut, chocolate, and press in cookie dough. All good.
I think this might be the last pie/tart I will make in this section. But then it is only July 21st….
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Parisian Fruit Tarts
Simple! Elegant! Tasty!
A simple press in crust {I used the nut crust} A simple pastry cream. A topping of assorted fruits and berries – kiwi, raspberry, strawberry, blueberry. Glazed with Apple Jelly.
I only made 1/2 of the pastry cream recipe and that was enough for 3 mini- tarts (4″). I used apple jelly rather than apricot preserves because that is what I had. They were perfect. We had unexpected company come in so they were very easy to whip up once I had all the componants ready, which I did, and they said they were very good. ‘Nuff said.
In Malgieri’s Modern Baker the recipe is on page 166. But I also found it on La Cuisine d’Hélène if you want to try it yourself BEFORE you buy the book. And you really should – buy the book!!
July 21, 2011 at 8:00 AM
Those look great! I bet your company was impressed. “What, these? Oh, I just threw them together.”
July 21, 2011 at 10:17 AM
These look delicious! I had to chuckle about us getting the extra month to make the recipes and next week I will still be trying to make the last 7 (I am not making the Easter Pie one in this section, just all the others). I guess I work best under pressure. Apparently. Anyway, I will go on a tear at some point, maybe get started between swim sessions this weekend, who knows. Looking forward to making them all, just need to get organized. It would probably help to take my mind off my doggie woes. If you want to make any others if you have any others to make, let me know and we can make together as I need someone to get me moving! You are good at that!
July 21, 2011 at 3:32 PM
A nut crust sounds just perfect to pair with this fruit tart! Your tarts look delicious and so, so pretty!
July 22, 2011 at 11:23 PM
So pretty!