This summer fruit tart with a lot of vanilla custard cream is a fresh and colorful dessert loved by both adults and children. The buttery pastry shell is filled with lots of vanilla or lemon custard and covered with lots of fresh seasonal fruit. For this summer version I have chosen berries and peaches but […]
The vanilla mousse pie with fresh strawberries is a simple dessert with a shortcrust pastry shell filled with a delicious and velvety cream and fresh fruit. It is a very scenographic and equally delicious fruit tart. The cream – mousse is light and delicate, sweet at the right point and with a pronounced odour and […]
This lemon bar tart is for the lovers of the flavor and aroma of this fruit as it is very, very aromatic. The tart is composed of a shortcrust pastry base filled with a very soft layer with lot of juice and grated lemon zest. Together with the base and fresh fruit decorations it creates […]
In this stracciatella tart the shell of thin shortcrust pastry is filled with a velvety ricotta, whipped cream and crumbly pieces of chocolate. The tart is decorated with fresh strawberries that break up the sweetness of the cream and add a sour and fresh note. The filling is very smooth and with a strong milky […]
These mini Swedish almond tarts called Mazariner have a delicious almond flavor and strong buttery smell. The filling is thick, rich in almonds, a sort of a mix between frangipane and marzipan. All enclosed in a fragrant shortcrust pastry shell. The icing on the cake is a thick layer of lemon glaze that breaks up […]
This soft crustless zucchini pie as the title suggests is a simple recipe perfect for all seasons. Zucchini is an ingredient that many of us love and that we can now buy in every month. I take advantage of the summer time, when zucchini are the seasonal vegetable, and make it many different times. With […]
The recipe for these strawberry and caramelized meringue mini tarts is an old family recipe. It is prepared with a shortcrust pastry shell that is filled with fresh strawberries. Everything is covered with meringue which is then baked so that it becomes caramelized. Yes, that’s right, caramelized. The color of this meringue is due to […]
If you are looking for a perfect shortcrust pastry for mini tarts and tartlets I have just the right recipe for you. This pastry is elastic which makes it easy to shape and work with. It does not deform during baking. It is an easy and quick to prepare and above all it is balanced […]
This fabulous walnut pie with golden syrup was born from the desire to taste the traditional American pecan pie. After consulting some virtual American friends, I discovered that I can recreate this delicious tart at home. I have replaced pecans with walnuts which, in addition to having a slightly soft texture similar to pecans, can […]
This lemon pastry cream pie is a true Italian classic and a real treat. I used Maestro Massari’s skim shortcrust and the recipe for pastry cream that is suitable for baking. The pie itself is delicate, dense, sweet at the right point. Garnished with sour fruit such as blueberries, strawberries or raspberries that go perfectly […]
