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Let the Sunshine In!
Date: Apr. 8th 2008
Category: Pies and Tarts
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I just can’t help myself!
The weather has been so gorgeous lately as spring finally begins to show itself, little by little.
Perhaps it’s the long winter that we had or the fact that for a good two months I had almost no time to think about anything outside of work, but I’m just so happy that it’s spring.
Or perhaps it’s the fact that the Daring Bakers were mentioned by Nick Malgieri in an article in the Washington Post … let’s hear it for the Daring Bakers and all the other incredible bloggers mentioned in that article!
So to celebrate sunny days and good news, I thought I’d share the lovely lemon tarts that I made for Easter dessert (can you believe Easter happened already?!).
For the Daring Bakers out there who had some difficulties with the Perfect Party Cake and for those of you that read about those difficulties, here’s one to restore your faith in the great Dorie! Not that our faith was ever weak, mind you.
This tart recipe comes from Dorie’s Baking: From My Home to Yours. It’s a lemon cream tart that is made in a very unique way. Usually when making lemon curd, you cook it until it thickens and then add butter off the heat. Once cooled, the curd is ready to use.
This particular filling is made by putting the lemon base in a blender or food processor and adding the butter with the motor running. What you end up with is almost like a lemon butter rather than a lemon curd.
However you want to describe it, it’s beyond delicious. To read about the tart straight from Dorie, you can check out her post (and recipe) on Serious Eats.
So open those windows, let some sunshine in and enjoy the rest of the week!
Ciao!
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04/8/08 at 7:11 pm
Oh, these are lovely. The perfect size for a picnic or shower … or a sister’s birthday. Ah, yes. Gorgeous!
04/8/08 at 7:59 pm
These are beautiful … you just sold me on the book!
04/8/08 at 10:38 pm
This looks like an incredibly HAPPY dessert
04/8/08 at 10:42 pm
How funny you made this today….since that is what the TWD made.
Your mini ones work out perfectly…and yes, they are a little ray of sunshine.
GO FLAMES!
04/8/08 at 11:21 pm
Oh so pretty! And that really is a funny coincidence that TWD posted on the exact same day. They look beautiful, sunny, and wonderfully springy!
04/9/08 at 12:54 am
Oh how I wish I could have one of those for breakfast right now. They look so amazing, thanks for posting them.
04/9/08 at 1:13 am
i’m loving your tart shapes–i’ve never seen anything like them before! perhaps i need to get out more…
finally, spring has sprung!
04/9/08 at 5:49 am
Congrats on your Washington Post mention! I love the little tarts — especially the triangle shape.
04/9/08 at 6:57 am
These are my favorite tarts! The lemon cream is amazing! We made them for my brother’s wedding last May and we will be making them again in June for mine! So fun! I just love all of Dorie’s recipes!
04/9/08 at 7:03 am
Lemon and raspberries? Oh, Ivonne, that is just heaven for me. Love tart flavors!
04/9/08 at 7:17 am
Having just made this recipe (full tart size) last weekend for TWD, I have to agree, the lemon cream is all about sunshine!
04/9/08 at 7:50 am
Happy spring to you! Those are great little tart molds…I’ve not seen that shape before.
04/9/08 at 8:15 am
Keep up the positive, bright energy, Ivonne - spring is finally here, and your tart is definitely fit for the occasion!! :0)
That’s AMAZING that the Daring Bakers were mentioned by Nick Malgieri!! What a well-deserved recognition!! :0)
04/9/08 at 10:53 am
I didn’t know that Nick Malgieri mentioned the Daring Bakers! Congrats!
Your tarts are the epitome of springtime: bright and cheery!
04/9/08 at 11:02 am
ah, yes, lemon butter is a great description! and i hate to admit it, since i ate almost half the pie, ack! but your little tartlets look gorgeous, a perfect little treat, love the rapsberry on top.
04/9/08 at 12:33 pm
Wow these look divine, so nice and fresh and lemony!!
04/9/08 at 1:50 pm
My favorite lemon cream! I actually used it as the filling for my last DB challenge!
04/9/08 at 2:15 pm
Those are just gorgeous! It’s finally warming up somewhat around here, and my thoughts are turning to citrus and sunshine, too.
04/9/08 at 2:16 pm
Looks yummy Ivonne! I’m so glad it’s getting warmer out too!
04/9/08 at 5:41 pm
Ehehe! This cream is on rotation at the house, between dulce de leche and lemon curd. I can’t get enough of it. The tarts look perfect!
04/9/08 at 6:02 pm
Stunning!! I bet it tastes as good as it looks too!
04/9/08 at 6:34 pm
Isn’t that funny. I just got this cook book and I am SO glad I did. The recipes all look amazing, and your tartlettes are sooo lemony and spring like. They are gorgeous! What a woman!
Carrie
04/9/08 at 6:49 pm
Nice looking tarts. The cream looks nice and thick and good!
04/9/08 at 7:03 pm
Wonderful looking tartlettes. Should we say welcome to TWD?
04/10/08 at 3:18 am
could definitely use some of that sunshine here, it has been raining the past couple of days. your tarts look sensational!
04/10/08 at 4:04 am
Lemon and berries! Spring!
A match made in heaven… or your kitchen.
I am so ready for both!
04/10/08 at 4:44 pm
I just checked Dorie’s book out from the library. It is a great book, and your tarts look wonderful!
04/10/08 at 9:44 pm
I’m so far behind in my reading.
I love the whimsy cupcakes and the dab at the bottom - that is genius and I must remember to try!
And Ivonne this cream curd that Dorie did is really spectacular, it’s the one I used (but with lime) in the perfect party cake and I really do love it.
I am glad you have more time in the kitchen and that’s selfish because I like to have you here more!
Your tarts look glorious - always!
04/11/08 at 2:41 am
I’ve wanted to try this recipe for so long now, and this is how I’ll do it as well! Individuals look so cute
04/11/08 at 4:17 am
They do look like little rays of sunshine! It’s summer over here so major sun! I still wish I had your cute tarts instead of this heat!
04/11/08 at 9:49 am
What delightful cakes you make
I can do savouries but not cakes ..
04/12/08 at 4:44 am
What gorgeous little tarts! The raspberries et them off perfectly.
04/12/08 at 5:19 am
These little goodies might cheer me up today, given that winter is back in Wisconsin. I am so happy spring is revealing itself to you - send it my way!
04/14/08 at 10:45 pm
I was just thinking that the tart will go very nicely for my afternoon coffee!! Luvly tarts.I did go thru the recipe,hope u can help me out with one small query…How many gms or oz is 1 stick of butter? In Malaysia we get them in bars and not sticks! One bar is equivalent to 250gms.Bye 4 now.
04/15/08 at 4:46 am
Just so many reasons why that book is just THE BOMB. I’ve never tried this tart yet, although I’ve had it bookmarked since I received the book.. I love how you mini’d them - so cute!
xoxo
04/25/08 at 7:26 am
I just loved those tarts!