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Plum Galette with a Walnut Crust

This Plum Galette is beautiful in it’s simplicity. It’s like the “little black dress” of tarts. The delicate walnut pastry makes this a crave-worthy treat.  This recipe was inspired by a perfect little gem of a tart I enjoyed on my  very first trip to Paris.  That tart was nothing more than a slender wedge …

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Blueberry Cheesecake Tart

This Blueberry Cheesecake Tart gets an extra special flavor and crunch from the cornmeal crust and richness from the creamy cheesecake filling. This is the perfect summer dessert! We can never have too many blueberries recipes, can we? I just love the combination of blueberries and corn. They’re both at their best at the height …

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Sour Cherry Pie with a Lattice Crust

Sour Cherry Pie just might be the greatest of all fruit pies! I love the sweet/tart filling in contrast to the flaky pastry. It’s summer dessert perfection.  I love all pies, especially fruit pies. I waited more than 10 years for this pie. Seriously, I planted my sour cherry tree over a decade ago with …

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Chocolate Caramel Crackle Tart

If you like Twix Bars, you’ll love Chocolate Caramel Crackle Tart. Buttery Pastry filled with caramel and Rice Krispies, then topped with rich chocolate ganache. Is it a pastry? Is it a candy bar? Is is something in-between? Who cares! This tart is so good I got a (not serious) caramel-induced marriage proposal after a …

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Short Dough – An essential recipe

Short Dough, Pâte Sucrée, Pâte Sablée, Sweet Dough, Tart Dough. Call it what you will, this is a versatile dough is perfect for your favorite tart or for making cookies. This is essential recipe comes together in minutes. Short Dough is a super versatile basic dough for the baker: Short dough is a little less …

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