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Dec 31

Raspberry Vanilla Panna Cotta Tarts

Raspberry Panna Cotta Tart Closeup

Happy end of 2020, and happy beginning of 2021! I made these raspberry vanilla panna cotta tarts to usher in the new year. I know we all couldn't wait … Read More...

Dec 18

Chinese Almond Snickerdoodles + Sweets Box

Chinese Sweets Box

Happy holidays! These Chinese almond snickerdoodles are part of a sweets box filled with versions of some of my favorite Asian treats. It's my take on … Read More...

Dec 4

Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

Chocolate Gingerbread Grid

Happy holidays! These chocolate dipped chocolate gingerbread cookies are my take on this classic holiday treat. They're a perfectly sweet treat to … Read More...

Nov 20

Chocolate Pecan Tart

Chocolate Pecan Tart Flatlay

This showstopping chocolate pecan tart with a rattan-like decorative pattern is my pick for Thanksgiving dessert this year. It's one of the many … Read More...

Nov 13

Cranberry Curd and Speculoos Tart

Cranberry Curd Speculoos Tart

This cranberry curd and speculoos tart is just one of the jaw-droppingly gorgeous creations from Lauren Ko's Pieometry, her wonderful new cookbook … Read More...

Nov 5

Garlic Cheesy Monkey Bread

Garlic Cheesy Monkey Bread

I first made this Garlic Cheesy Monkey Bread from Joanne Chang's Pastry Love earlier this year when we started shelter in place and I was in serious … Read More...

Sep 4

French Silk Tart

French Silk Tart Flatlay

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 … Read More...

Aug 24

Alsatian Apple Tart (Classic French Tart Aux Pommes)

Alsatian Apple Tart Flatlay

Some may dream of apple pie come fall, but I dream of apple tarts - specifically, right now, this Alsatian apple tart, a true classic of French … Read More...

Aug 13

Summer Berry Ricotta Tart

Ricotta Tart Flatlay

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. … Read More...

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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, daughter, and dog Max. More about pastrygirl

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