But!
I got to join the Tuesdays with Dorie baking group. And I'm just nerdy (and pathetic) enough that I am totally geeked about this, in a "squee! I'm sitting at the cool kids' table!" kind of way. I told you it was pathetic.
I went out and bought the book. And then I marked all the recipes that TWD has already done, so I know what I can bake with impunity.
Raising the "Needs a Life" bar to "Deserves Her Own Telethon" level.
But seriously, this week's recipe for French Pear Tart was lovely. In honor of TWD's one-year anniversary, it was chosen by Dorie herself, and you can find it at her website, or in her book, Baking: From My Home to Yours
.One of the terrific things about this recipe is that it's made of several different components (poached pears, almond cream and a shortbread crust) which are all made separately, and can all be made ahead, which is very convenient. It doesn't take much time to assemble the tart once you are ready to do so, nor is it difficult. And as I said, the results are lovely.
The almond cream was our favorite part. It baked to a slightly sticky-chewy texture, and reminded us of my mother-in-law's banket, a traditional Dutch Christmas pastry much beloved by all in our family, especially my two teenaged sons.
Needless to say, the tart did not last long at our house. And I am already thinking about all the different fruits that I could use the next time I try this... apple? Plum? Would it be crazy to try it with berries?
Anyway, thank you Dorie, for choosing such a lovely dessert, and inspiring such a cool group. I can't wait to see what year two of TWD brings!
(To see all the other beautiful tarts out there, check out the Tuesdays with Dorie blogroll. It's a feast for the eyes!)
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