Last time I made this crust, I tried making it by hand. It didn't work at all, even though I always make my crusts by hand. I guess it's because this is more of a cookie crust instead of a flaky pie crust (see Dorie's comment). This time, I busted out my mom's awesome 1 1/2 Cup Chefmate Mini Processor and had at it. This processor is so great, let me tell you, that I'm waking up EARLY tomorrow to haul the baby down to Macy's to buy the Cuisinart 11 Cup FP that's on sale for a special early bird event. Anyways, I made three half batches of the crust and put them all together into my big pie tart (One recipe didn't cover the whole 11 inch pan). I froze the crust over night and popped it in the oven on Sunday morning. It came out perfectly and wow it smelled SO good. Sometimes I think the dough is better than the finished product and I'm a little disappointed- this time they were both amazing!
June 10, 2008
TWD- La Palette’s Strawberry Tart
Last time I made this crust, I tried making it by hand. It didn't work at all, even though I always make my crusts by hand. I guess it's because this is more of a cookie crust instead of a flaky pie crust (see Dorie's comment). This time, I busted out my mom's awesome 1 1/2 Cup Chefmate Mini Processor and had at it. This processor is so great, let me tell you, that I'm waking up EARLY tomorrow to haul the baby down to Macy's to buy the Cuisinart 11 Cup FP that's on sale for a special early bird event. Anyways, I made three half batches of the crust and put them all together into my big pie tart (One recipe didn't cover the whole 11 inch pan). I froze the crust over night and popped it in the oven on Sunday morning. It came out perfectly and wow it smelled SO good. Sometimes I think the dough is better than the finished product and I'm a little disappointed- this time they were both amazing!
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You are great with all you make in the kitchen! I would like to be able to cook such sweets... Jelous now :)
ReplyDeleteGotta love Trader Joes!! Wish we would get one in my area-closest one is 1 1/2 hrs away! Love the tart and yum pastry cream Good Call!
ReplyDeleteMakes me wish I had a Trader Joe's near me. Beautiful tart.
ReplyDeleteYour food processor will be totally worth it! The tart looks amazing. Pastry cream...good call!
ReplyDeleteYour tart looks beautiful! *sigh* I miss Trader Joes. Not a single one in the state of Texas...
ReplyDeletei luv TJ's...we shop there every week. i also was a little rebellious and used a cream with my berries, it just seemed so naked without it.
ReplyDeleteI was tempted about the cream as well but I didnt. You tart looks absolutely amazing.
ReplyDeleteLooks great-I am sure the pastry cream was a great addition!
ReplyDeleteYour berries look so red and yummy! And pastry cream.. yum, good idea! Great job!
ReplyDeletePerfect tart! Lovely. And you will find plenty of uses for your new kitchen toy, that's for sure!
ReplyDeleteOh my lord. preserves, pastry cream and strawberries? SINFUL! Great job!
ReplyDeleteClara @ I♥food4thought
Your photos look amazing and I love the addition of pastry cream. I just read your favorite book list-Gone with the Wind is one of my favorite reads. I could read it daily!
ReplyDeleteYour tart looks beautiful. Crust, pastry cream and strawberries, we usually enjoy it that way too
ReplyDeleteUlrike from Küchenlatein
Wow Anne, this is beautiful! perfect tart! enjoy the new food processor - wish I had one too!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good! I bet it was wonderful with the pastry cream. Beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteMMmm....that tastry pastry along with jam and pastry cream and the strawberries. WOWZA! You really did the recipe proud! That looks fabulous! Well done!
ReplyDeletelove the use of pastry cream.. sounds pretty good to me!
ReplyDeleteoh i totally wanted to do pastry cream! i like that you hid the layer of jam underneath it :) looks lovely!
ReplyDeletePastry cream–SUCH a good addition. I've got to try that with my next tart.
ReplyDeleteRebecca
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Oh how I miss Trader Joe's. The pastry cream was a great idea and those strawberries look perfect!
ReplyDeleteAwww, darn! I almost rebelled and put pastry cream in - but I didn't! Lucky you! Of course, I might have eaten all the cream before it made its way into the shell so it's probably better that I didn't. It looks so delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are great. Nice touch with the pastry cream.
ReplyDeleteI was looking forward to your post, Miss Strawberry! You delivered! Beautiful job!!
ReplyDeleteThe whole idea of the pastry cream has me wondering if I should make more! yum!
ReplyDeleteThis is the second version with pastry cream and I so have to make it now! Yours looks so gooood! I would have never guessed that you liked strawberries... ;)
ReplyDeleteMmm.. your pictures are gorgeous as always. I bet the tart was delicious with pastry cream!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had a Trader Joe's as well. It seems like such a great store.
ReplyDeleteYour tart looks lovely, absolutely lovely. The pastry cream sounds like a delicious addition. Good job! And good luck at Macy's!
Gorgeous tart! Strawberries and pastry cream...YUM!
ReplyDeleteyour namesake dessert! i'll bet it's delicious with pastry cream!!
ReplyDeleteI could so have a slice right now for breakfast! Looks delish :D
ReplyDeletewow! strawberry tart with pastry cream sounds good... yum!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of pastry cream with this tart! Looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteShari@Whisk: a food blog
Beautiful pictures. Those strawberries look mouthwatering.
ReplyDeleteYour tart looks great! Love Trader Joes!!!!
ReplyDeletewasn't this tart just incredible with Dorie's pastry cream?! great job!!
ReplyDeletewasn't this tart just incredible with Dorie's pastry cream?! great job!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh your tart looks PERFECT! The crust is exceptional!
ReplyDeleteLooks great. I thought about adding a creme as well, then didn't it. Good idea and great job being a rebel!
ReplyDeletewow, your tart crust looks sooooo perfect! FP's are really great, i wish i had a huge one and not a teeny 3 cup one :P
ReplyDeletethe finished tart looks so professional too
Beautiful post! I am going to write about it on my blog www.freelancebaking.blogspot.com. The tart looks delicious!
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