This apple rose frangipane tart is a perfect welcome to spring! I couldn’t think of a better time to try my hand at this popular and gorgeous tart technique. I’ve been wanting to make this for quite a while, but I felt like I had to set aside a good chunk of time to dedicate […]...
S’mores Chocolate Whiskey Pudding Tart
This S’mores chocolate whiskey pudding tart served double duty this year – I made it for Pi (e) Day yesterday, and to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. I’m constantly multitasking this days, so why shouldn’t my desserts as well? As if s’mores in tart form isn’t tempting enough, the added punch of whiskey takes this really […]...
Roasted Strawberry Mousse Tart
Cranberry Pomegranate Curd Tart
Happy Thanksgiving week! This cranberry pomegranate curd tart is making an appearance at my Thanksgiving table this year. It combines a lot of my favorite things: cranberries, buttery tart crust, and creamy, silky curd, making it a close cousin to the chocolate cream pies or pumpkin pies that regularly appear on holiday tables. This is […]...
Autumn Pumpkin Tart
This autumn pumpkin tart is a sleek take on pumpkin pie and perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and your holiday table. So after I mentioned in my last post that I wasn’t a big fan of pumpkin in general, yes I went and made something with pumpkin. Isabelle is very into Halloween this year, so with […]...
Fruit Jam and Almond Tart
Nothing like a fruit jam and almond tart to celebrate fall. We’re full on in stone fruit season, and it’s a constant struggle between using all the fruit from the market to try out new recipes, and just eating the fruit straight. Now that Isabelle’s officially a kindergartner, I don’t have the time for elaborate […]...
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. 
