Pies & Tarts

Rhubarb Meringue Tart is an elegant and tasty dessert. This tart has gorgeous curd filling in a crisp crust and it’s topped with mounds of toasted meringue. Rhubarb might be known as the “pie plant”, and believe me I think there’s nothing better than an old-fashioned pure rhubarb pie, but there’s a lot more you …

Raspberry Rose Tarts are as delicious as they are gorgeous. A cookie crust is filled with rosewater-scented raspberry curd and topped with a raspberry cream rose. These beautiful little tarts would be the perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day, a bridal shower, Easter, or Mother’s Day brunch. Individual tarts look so pretty lined up on a …

This Zucchini Galette is a hearty and wholesome free-form pie made with whole wheat crust and lots of garden-fresh zucchini. As I’ve said many times, give me any form of fruit wrapped in a crisp crust and I’m a happy camper. Well, I’ll expand that sentiment to include veggies wrapped in a crisp crust. Because …

Whole Wheat Pie Crust will transform your pie baking. A dash of stone ground whole wheat flour adds a hearty flavor to the classic dough. This is one of my favorite crusts to use for savory pies, tarts and galettes. I like to use stone ground whole wheat flour for a rustic texture and flavor. …

Perfect Blueberry pie has a lightly sweet filling that is not runny or pasty. For an extra special treat, try baking the berries in a tasty cornmeal crust. The number one complaint I hear about homemade blueberry pie is that the filling is either runny and soupy or gloppy and pasty. We can do better. …

Cornmeal Pie Crust! A dash of stone ground cornmeal adds beautiful color and a slight crunch to classic pie dough. I love this crust filled with summer berries or tomatoes. This is one of my favorite crusts to use for savory pies, tarts and galettes. I like to use stone ground cornmeal for a rustic …

Fresh Strawberry Pie! The juicy berries are coated with the most amazing rosé wine glaze. The inside of the shell is coated with white chocolate so the crust won’t get soggy. How to make the most incredible Fresh Strawberry Pie: Use a graham cracker crust. Graham cracker crust is super easy to make with just …

Bakewell Tart is a classic British confection. The satisfying combination of almond frangipane and raspberry preserves is baked inside a crisp, buttery crust. Quick aside, even though this recipe does bake-up quite well, the name comes from the town of Bakewell in Derbyshire. When I worked as a baker at a British tea shop (here …

Vanilla Pear Pie has a heavenly flavor and aroma. A hint of vanilla bean enhances but doesn’t overwhelm the delicate flavor of fresh pears. Move over Apple Pie, this just might become your favorite new autumn dessert. Apples and pumpkins get all the attention in the fall – apple cinnamon this and pumpkin spice that. …

Sourdough Pie Crust, where have you been all my life? This pie crust is tender, flaky and tastes amazing. This just might become your go-to pie crust recipe. If you’re a sourdough-bread baker, you know how painful it is to throw away a whole cup of hard-earned yeasty goodness every time you need to replenish …