Tarts...

It's difficult to find a sweet paste pastry that actually resembles those of a French patisserie. Lucky for me, I managed to find one that works like a dream. Perfectly crumbly and buttery with a hint of sweetness and saltiness to carry any sweet filling you can possibly want.

Tried and tested for baked treats or just a a ganache filling .. it is just amazing.

The first tart is inspired by the gorgeous raspberry and dark chocolate tart by The Westin Hotel.

Crushed raspberry based with dark chocolate ganache 

and topped with fresh raspberries

The following tart is tried and tested on a French style baked Lemon and Lime Tart.

Baked Lemon and Lime Curd Tart topped with crushed pistachios

and  caramelised julienned lime and lemon rind 

The following tart is inspired by the beautiful Anne who managed to give me a boxful of fresh figs organically grown in their garden! 

Fig and Almond Tart infused with Tia Maria liqueur 

and baked with brown sugar