Before I talk about my tart, I just want to say that proofreading is so important, especially for a cookbook. Case in point, check out the picture of the back cover of a pastry bake book and you know what I mean.OK, I made my point. Let's talk about me making my first tart ever.
I always want to make a fruit tart because I love the presentation. Colorful fresh fruits on top of a layer of custard/cream. It looks so grand and so yummy. But, it seems too complicated to make.
Well, guess what? It's not that hard after all. I decided to give it a try this past weekend. It was easier than expected. Making the tart shell was probably the hardest because it was a sticky mess. But other than that, it was a very pleasant experience.
I found that one has to be organized when making fruit tart (or anything for that matter). It can take a while because the shell and the pastry cream all had to cool down before piling on the fruits. Probably best to make the tart shell and the cream in advance. The recipe I used can make enough doughs for two tart shells so I only had to deal with the messy dough once every two tarts. Score!
I never thought that I could actually pile on fruits on a tart but I surprised myself. I couldn't stop giggling looking at my creation. Who knew! What do you think?
So, I guess I'll be making tarts instead of buying now. I just have to remember to only make it when there are people around to eat it.
If I have inspired you and you want to give tart a try, here's the recipe I used: Spring Strawberry Tart.