Pies & Tarts

I absolutely love desserts that feature a sweet and tart flavor profile and while lemon might be the first ingredient that comes to mind, in Springtime I reach for rhubarb.

Sometimes you want comfort food for dessert…something familiar and soothing, simple and satisfying. This dessert is in that category; consider it a stepped-up version of a classic custard pie; it cuts beautifully with very clearly delineated layers. The dark chocolate custard filling is enhanced with the flavor of espresso, as is the generous topping of […]

This tart, ultra-smooth lemon cream is easy to make and adds a puckery addition to tarts, cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts and more.

A crisp sweet shell holds a chewy layer of caramelized, honey-sweetened peanuts, topped with a smooth creamy peanut butter filling and finally crowned with a ganache glaze. This tart keeps very well. NOTE: the tart is in the lower right of the picture. The three items were part of an all-peanut butter dessert article, for […]

I absolutely adore rhubarb. It looks like celery except that it comes in an array of colors from red tinged green, to pinkish, to deep red (which still has a greenish center). Vivid red stalks of rhubarb will give the pie a gorgeous rosy color. Also note that the lattice is created to allow a […]

This tart came about because I love the idea of cheesecake, but often after just one or two bites, I’m done. Here a thin layer of cheesecake is nestled in a crisp crust and the amount of rich, creamy cheesecake is just right. You can top it with anything you like, but this fruit mélange […]