Ugh. I have a severe case of blog apathy and writer’s block. These days it seems the only new post I can write is the one for Tuesdays with Dorie. I’m baking and cooking. Sometimes taking pictures, sometimes not. Some are incredibly delicious and I want to share–like Pot-Roasted Eggplant with Tomatoes and Cumin (you need to make this) from the May 2010 issue of Food & Wine. Some are for other baking groups.
Anyway, thanks to Cristine of Cooking with Cristine for hosting this week’s recipe– Quick Classic Berry Tart. I made it for Mother’s Day. It’s a simple tart with vanilla pastry cream topped with fresh berries ( I used strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and some jarred cherries). It was very delicious and a big hit with the family. I can see myself making a tropical version in the near future with rum pastry cream and pineapple, mango and kiwi. YUM.
For the recipe, visit Cristine’s blog or buy the book.
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Loved this, the tropical version you’re suggesting sounds marvelous!
I second that.. the tropical version sounds divine.
Don’t worry about the writer’s block anyway, we all face that along the way. It will pass. *beams*
Your tart looks amazingly good. Im glad you enjoyed the recipe! I think your tropical version would be could too. I would like to make one with pears!
Your tart looks amazing. I love that glaze! the tropical version sounds so good too 🙂
Lovely tart! Thanks for the tip on the roasted eggplant dish. Sounds delicious.
I like the idea of a tropical tart too. Yours looks gorgeous and of course everyone loved it. The eggplant dish sounds delicious too.
Looks perfect! yumm!
OOOOHHHHH tropical…oh, yeah. This version, however, looks absolutely wonderful with all those berries piled high on top!
I am glad I am not the only one who suffers from “Can’t think of a witty comment for my TWD post” syndrome :)…your dessert looks great.
Thanks for baking along with me! Your tart looks great! Your tropical idea sounds fantastic!
I love all of the berries!
Beautiful picture. So perfect for Mother’s Day.
looks so good, we really don’t need words. i’m totally making that eggplant dish this week–that’s exactly the type of thing i love!
Sometimes things just don’t need too many words, like your picture perfect looking tart!
I made two mini tarts and one was fresh pineapple, but I didn’t even think to go tropical with it. Great idea.
Gorgeous! Are those cherries in there? Yum!
Your tart looks beautiful. What a wonderful dessert to serve on Mother’s Day. 🙂
I don’t know which version sounds better, so save me a slice of each so I can decide! I miss you around the blogisphere, but hope you’re having fun.
look at all those berries! it makes my mouth water!
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Beautiful tart. This would adapt to so many different fruits. The tropical sounds like a great idea. Maybe with some coconut milk in the pastry cream?? Now I know I want to try anothr one.
Ciao Wendy ! Your tart look wonderful ! And I understand your feelings I have so many breads I should post !! Love
Your tart looks wonderful Wendy.
Wow, nice tart…love the berries…the tropical one sounds amazing…great picture!
I feel the same way about blogging sometimes. Right now to be exact!
Your tart looks delicious!
Oooh, your berries look fabulous – so shiny and bright! Glad this one was a hit 🙂 I love your idea for a tropical version.
You don’t need any words for this post…that picture of your gorgeous tart with the fantastic assortment of fruit says it all. Beautiful job!
Looks lovely with its glossy berries. The tropical version actually sounds even better.
Ugh, I know exactly how you feel. Besides being super busy I’ve been struggling with the whole blogging thing a lot.
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What a yummy looking tart! I can relate on the blog apathy/writer’s block. I’m glad your fruit tart turned out so beautifully.
Wow it came out beautiful!
Your tart looks wonderful ! Beautiful.
Oh, I hear you on the block! I’m trying to figure out how to shake things up, myself!