Tuesdays with Dorie: La Palette’s Strawberry Tart
June 10, 2008 at 5:32 am | Posted in groups, pies & tarts, sweet things, tuesdays with dorie | 66 Comments
They say that within simplicity lies beauty, and this strawberry tart (our TWD recipe of the week) is a case in point. At its bare bones, it’s just a sablée crust, strawberry jam and fresh berries. It’s delicious as is, and even better tricked out with a couple of Dorie’s minor embellishments. I put a little hazelnut meal into the tart dough and tossed the cut berries in kirsch, a sprinkling of sugar and a hit of black pepper. Dorie recommends serving this with a little crème fraîche or whipped cream, but I had mascarpone in the fridge, so that’s what I used.
I decided to make individual tarts so I could bake the shells off as needed, which is a good idea when there are only two of you, and a great idea when its been so damp all week. I really loved the ultra-crisp crust, although I admit it was a little tricky to cut into. Reminiscent of a linzer cookie, the tart shells are sweet and nutty, and filled with the jam and berries moments before serving. It’s not exactly strawberry season over here, but I did find one lady still selling them at the monthly growers’ market, and happily they were pretty good.
This week’s recipe was chosen by Marie of A Year in Oak Cottage. If you want to read about the inspiration for this tart from the woman herself, look for the recipe in Baking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan or on Serious Eats. And don’t forget to check out the TWD Blogroll!
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Lovely I must say. I am going to make mine later this afternoon. It looks amazing!
Comment by Mary Ann— June 10, 2008 #
Lovely! Strawberries here (inTexas) are PERFECT right now.
The crust on this tart looks amazing. Yum!
Comment by Janna from Honeyed Hashette— June 10, 2008 #
That looks amazing! Fabulous job!
Comment by amanda.— June 10, 2008 #
Yum – that looks so good! Strawberries arent in season here so I used quince
Comment by Tammy— June 10, 2008 #
Love how your tart shells came out! I am about to pop mine in the oven.
Comment by Gretchen Noelle— June 10, 2008 #
I almost used nuts in my crust but thought I would try the basic crust first. Matthew had a moment where the crust jumped off his plate as he tried to cut it.
As always stunning photos.
Comment by andreainthekitchen— June 10, 2008 #
Once again, these look amazing! I like that you make them to order. The crust on mine has gone soggy overnight, but it still tastes good.
BTW, I nominated you for a “Blogging with a Purpose” award. 🙂
Comment by Shari— June 10, 2008 #
The big grinds of pepper on your berries look just charming. Beautiful, really.
Comment by rainbowbrown— June 10, 2008 #
Beeee-u-tiful! I hate to admit this, but at 6:30 pm my time (Utah, USA) – I still haven’t even started. I don’t know why I’ve been in this baking slump this weekend, but, your pictures just inspired me to get down to it! So glad your time zone is ahead of me now!
Comment by Holly @ PheMOMenon— June 10, 2008 #
Gorgeous! I love the idea of individual tarts! Great job!
Clara @ I♥food4thought
Comment by CB— June 10, 2008 #
Those tarts look too good to eat! I also went with mascarpone to top the tart, and thought it was a fantastic accompaniament. Great job!
Comment by Linda @ Tender Crumb— June 10, 2008 #
I love that I can see the cracked black pepper – it just gives these an extra pop.
Comment by Caitlin— June 10, 2008 #
Yours look yummy!
Comment by Amy P— June 10, 2008 #
The shell looks absolutely perfect – I also like how you put the name into the picture. I have photoshop but no idea how to use it!!
Comment by Megan— June 10, 2008 #
mmmm…your tarts look so delicious! Great job!
Comment by Heather B— June 10, 2008 #
Lovely job on the tarts. I like the idea of baking the shells as needed. And the mascarpone looks yummy on top.
Comment by Di— June 10, 2008 #
Yum! Yours look wonderful!
Comment by Jules— June 10, 2008 #
Love the individual crusts! Much nicer form for entertaining.
Comment by Rebecca— June 10, 2008 #
Look at the pastry on that little sucker – just perfect. I adore strawberry tart…..
Comment by nina— June 10, 2008 #
Your mini tarts look so pretty!
Comment by Erin— June 10, 2008 #
Your tart looks perfect!
Comment by Kelly D— June 10, 2008 #
Looks fantastic. Wasn’t this a great recipe – we loved it. wish our photo turned out as nicely as yours!
Comment by Chez US— June 10, 2008 #
Beautiful job!
Comment by Annemarie— June 10, 2008 #
Your tart turned out fantastic.
Comment by peabody— June 10, 2008 #
Your tart is beautiful! Damp weather, lucky you we have a heat index of 110 today, it is soooo hot here!
Comment by Christine— June 10, 2008 #
Love the personal tarts…I think a lot of people probably went that route!!
Comment by Mara— June 10, 2008 #
Beautiful pictures. Very inviting.
Comment by Lori— June 10, 2008 #
Those strawberries look so good. And your pics are amazing!
Comment by Hannah— June 10, 2008 #
Beautiful tarts and photography! I lived in Sydney when I was a child (long long time ago) and went to school there.
Comment by Heather Peskin— June 11, 2008 #
Your tart looks beautiful!
Comment by Amy— June 11, 2008 #
Your crust looks so beautiful with your addition…am definitely trying that soon, thanks for sharing!
Very beautiful photos…just gorgeous!
Comment by Kayte— June 11, 2008 #
mmmmmm….mascarpone!!! Why didn’t I think of that! Deliciously well done I’d say! Your pictures are so tasty looking!
Comment by Marie— June 11, 2008 #
Marscapone cheese! Oh it looks so good.
Comment by annmartina— June 11, 2008 #
Great looking tarts !
Ulrike from Küchenlatein
Comment by Ulrike aka ostwestwind— June 11, 2008 #
I love the little baby tarts! Beautiful job!
Comment by Donna— June 11, 2008 #
Beautiful as always.
Comment by Landa— June 11, 2008 #
ooh they are adorable!! the mascarpone looks so pretty & sounds great 🙂
Comment by kim— June 11, 2008 #
Good God your pictures are gorgeous! So jealous!
Comment by doughmesstic— June 11, 2008 #
I know before I even come here that I’ll be drooling like a baby, and yes! – today is no different! Gorgeous Steph!!!
Comment by Nicisme— June 11, 2008 #
Oooh!! This looks fantastic!!! I love the individuals!
Comment by Amy— June 11, 2008 #
I love how bright your strawberries are. And your crust is perfect!
Comment by Patricia Scarpin— June 11, 2008 #
Yours looks beautiful! I completely forgot about the pepper, but I’m not sure if all the kids would have liked that anyway. Great job!
Comment by Jayne— June 11, 2008 #
Hmm hazelnuts. That sounds good too.
Comment by Jenny— June 11, 2008 #
the crust on your tart looks fabulous! lyke a show piece. Anyway i’ll be going to sydney next month on holiday. Any good food places or bakeries to recommend?
Comment by Sihan— June 11, 2008 #
Gorgeous dessert!
Comment by Stephanie— June 11, 2008 #
As usual, your pics are absolutely amazing, Steph!
Without knowing if you ever traveled to Paris… I can surely say without a doubt, there is no need for you to go, if only for La Palette’s strawberry tart! …I’m sure yours is even better than theirs (that crust’s texture looks divine!).
Comment by Vibi— June 11, 2008 #
Great job. I also went mini this week… and it’s been a great light and fresh treat at the end of the day.
Comment by Dolores— June 11, 2008 #
That first close up makes my mouth water. It looks close enough to pop right in! Beautiful pics and beautiful site!
Comment by Erin— June 11, 2008 #
Mmm, your tarts looks so… upscale. Wow, love the cream on the first one, almost like a crown.
Comment by JacqueOH— June 11, 2008 #
The strawberries look amazing; they were a great find at the grower’s market! Your tart came out beautifully. Good job!
Comment by Cecilia— June 11, 2008 #
The mascarpone looks perfect! I love the thick creaminess of it next to the fresh berries.
Comment by Erin @ The Skinny Gourmet— June 11, 2008 #
It looks so pretty in the nice little tartlet. Great job!
Comment by AnneStrawberry— June 11, 2008 #
Hmmm…mascarpone, haven’t had that in the fridge in a bit, but I think I’ll have to change that! Your tatlettes look perfect and the pictures are making my mouth water, as per usual! What kind of camera do you use?
Comment by mari— June 12, 2008 #
great looking tartlets! ooh.. mascarpone on strawberry tart sounds good!
Comment by Piggy— June 12, 2008 #
Beautiful! I love the hazelnut crust, the mascarpone, and the pepper – great combination with the strawberries.
Comment by Susan of Bismarck's Favorite— June 12, 2008 #
Ohhh, mascarpone. Good idea.
Comment by Danielle— June 12, 2008 #
Thanks everyone!
mari–I just use a little Nikon Coolpix.
Comment by steph (whisk/spoon)— June 12, 2008 #
Beautiful pictures. I love the idea of the mini tarts, waiting to be baked on demand.
Comment by Allison— June 12, 2008 #
I’ve seen these tarts all over the blogs. It must be Tuesday. The tarts look sensational and I can’t wait to try them out. 🙂
Comment by Gigi— June 12, 2008 #
your tarts look great. wasn’t the black pepper nice?
Comment by Jaime— June 12, 2008 #
Your tarts are gorgeous! I love your shells! They look so crisp and nutty. I’ll bet they were amazing with hazelnuts in them! Great job!
Comment by Susan at Sticky,Gooey,Creamy,Chewy— June 12, 2008 #
Your crust looks perfect! Nice work!
Comment by Hygeian Stew— June 12, 2008 #
beautiful job!
Comment by marye— June 12, 2008 #
Great job! Love those close-ups!
Comment by Lindsey (Cafe Johnsonia)— June 13, 2008 #
I love the sprinkling of black peppers..it just adds character!
Comment by Claire— June 13, 2008 #
Your tart looks absolutely perfect! I like the way you decorated it with mascarpone. Looks almost like royal icing 😉
Comment by Claudia— June 14, 2008 #