This French silk tart is a sleek, minimalist version of the classic French silk pie that captures all of the indulgence. French silk pie was one of my favorite desserts growing up; I remember going to our local Marie Callender’s and waiting impatiently until the end of the meal so I could get to the […]...
Alsatian Apple Tart (Classic French Tart Aux Pommes)
Summer Berry Ricotta Tart
This summer berry ricotta tart is the perfect mid-to-late summer dessert: refreshingly simple, minimal baking time in a hot kitchen, and so delicious. It’s sort of a minimalist version of a cheesecake, featuring a delightfully plush and flavorful ricotta that needs little embellishment to make it the star of the tart. Bellwether Farms is a […]...
{Review}: Pots & Co’s Lava Cakes
Usually I have so many sweets I’ve made sitting around the house, that it’s hard to justify buying more from the store, but I’m making an enthusiastic exception for Pots & Co‘s lava cakes. These delightful, very delicious handmade lava cakes need only a few minutes in your microwave or oven to heat up into […]...
Strawberry Lemon Curd Tart
This strawberry lemon curd tart is as refreshing as a glass of strawberry lemonade in this warm summer weather. When this time of year comes around, all I want to make is fruit tarts. I’ve made so many other fruit curds before, but I’m surprised I never mixed strawberries and lemons together. We’re in the […]...
Anita Chu, also known as pastrygirl, is a baker, writer, and photographer with a passion for pastry. She trained at Tante Marie's Cooking School and is the author of Field Guide to Cookies, Field Guide to Candy, and Lollipop Love. Anita lives in San Francisco with her husband, baby girl, and rescue cockapoo Snickerdoodle. 
