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 […]...
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 […]...
Matcha Creme Brulee Tarts from Tartine
These matcha creme brulee tarts from Tartine’s latest cookbook are gorgeous and capture everything I love about this landmark San Francisco bakery: they’re classic, updated with a twist, and come together perfectly. The original Tartine cookbook is a long time favorite of mine, a lovely ode to this institution that’s served up sweet bites of […]...
Cherry Clafouti Tart
This cherry clafouti tart turns the classic French dessert up a notch from casual rustic to dinner party worthy. It’s also something I’m surprised I didn’t think of doing sooner since I love making tarts out of everything! I planned to include this recipe in my last post on Provence, but it ended up being […]...
Black Forest Tart
I was recently sent a shipment of cherries from Northwest Cherry Growers, and I’ve been baking my way through them for the last few weekends. Perfect timing, too, since my very favorite gelato memory from my trip to Rome is of an absolutely sublime cherry gelato at Gelateria del Teatro. We watched them pitting fresh […]...
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. 
