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Chocolate Shortbread Tart Crust

July 18, 2012July 20, 2012

I love a buttery shortbread crust on a tart and it is a go-to for many of my favorite tart recipes. There are some tarts, however, that do a bit better when there is a little more chocolate involved and for those tarts I use a Chocolate Shortbread Tart Crust as the base. …

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Blood Orange Tart

February 22, 2012January 26, 2014

Blood oranges are definitely the jewels of the citrus world. Their red vibrant red color makes them a standout, and they’re known for being very sweet, with floral and berry notes that you don’t find in other citrus varieties. I often eat them plain, as their color gets lost in most recipes that …

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Vanilla Almond Tart Crust

February 9, 2012March 6, 2012

Vanilla Almond Tart Dough
Vanilla and almond is a good combination in just about any dessert, so it should come as no surprise that a tart crust that combines those two flavors is a terrific basic tart crust recipe. This buttery Vanilla Almond Tart Crust has ground almonds and vanilla extract in it, and bakes up into …

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Classic Coconut Custard Pie

January 27, 2012June 11, 2014

As a fan of coconut, I like it in most types of desserts and baked goods. This includes cakes, cookies, muffins and pies. Coconut cream pie is probably the most common type of coconut pie you’ll find. It is made with a pudding-like filling that is packed with shredded coconut and poured into …

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Individual Cranberry Apple Pies

January 4, 2012December 7, 2015

You can’t go wrong with apple pie for any occasion and this is especially true when it comes to miniature pies. Mini pies give you the option of having a whole pie (that you can actually eat in one sitting!) all to yourself, and a stockpile of other little pies that you can …

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All-Shortening Pie Crust

November 16, 2011

Shortening Pie Crust
Many bakers swear by all butter pie crusts, but for every one who does, there is a baker who swears by pie crusts made with only vegetable shortening. Vegetable shortening can make a great pie crust. It is easy to work with and will turn out a crust that is …

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Buttermilk Lime Pie

October 10, 2011

Buttermilk pie is a favorite of mine around fall and in the winter. The pie is something of a Southern classic, and although I am not from the South, it is definitely a well-liked comfort food dessert to have when the weather starts to cool down. Buttermilk pie is essentially a …

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Peach Crumble Pie

July 1, 2011October 31, 2013

Peaches and cream is a great flavor combination, no matter what type of cream you’re using. My grandmother was fond of serving peaches and ricotta or cottage cheese with a little sugar on top. I like peaches and ice cream or cream anglaise. I also quite like this Peach Crumble Pie, where the …

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Chocolate Shortbread Tart Crust

Blood Orange Tart

Vanilla Almond Tart Crust

Classic Coconut Custard Pie

Individual Cranberry Apple Pies

All-Shortening Pie Crust

Buttermilk Lime Pie

Peach Crumble Pie

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