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Black Currant and White Chocolate Tarts

May 9, 2022 by Pastry Maestra

Black Currant and White Chocolate Tarts, Pastry Maestra

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oday I am making delicious black currant and white chocolate tarts! They are a perfect combination of tangy, flavorful berries and sweet and creamy white chocolate.

Irresistible Gourmet Chocolate and Hazelnut Tarts

March 30, 2022 by Pastry Maestra

Irresistible Gourmet Chocolate and Hazelnut Tarts, Pastry Maestra

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oday I’m making irresistible gourmet chocolate and hazelnut tarts! This time, my tarts are not just super yummy, heck – that goes without saying, no, they are also glamorous and blingy, because I decorated them with some real edible 24K gold!

Valentine’s Day Chocolate and Coconut Heart Shaped Tart

February 4, 2020 by Pastry Maestra

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s unpopular as it can be – I love Valentine’s Day! Sue me! In my romantic mind, one whole day dedicated entirely to love is the best thing ever! The international day of love is also a perfect excuse so that one can indulge in plenty of decadent sweet treats all day long. Count me in!

Soft Caramel and Chocolate Ganache Tart

July 21, 2016 by Pastry Maestra

Soft Caramel and Chocolate Ganache Tart, Pastry Maestra

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rispy shortcrust pastry, creamy caramel and silky milk chocolate ganache… hmmm, that sounds serious! And it is, so this time you’ll need to roll up your sleeves a bit! However, I promise – it will be worth your while!

Piña Colada Tarts (NSFW)

April 6, 2016 by Pastry Maestra

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ey chef, hit me again, and just keep ’em coming!’, yelled the leading actor, ordering another Piña Colada Tart. Chef just rolled his eyes, knowing that this is going to be another long night in his pastry shop…

Raspberry and Poppy Seed Tart

August 28, 2015 by Pastry Maestra

Raspberry Poppy Seed Tart, Pastry Maestra

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oppy seeds are dried, kidney-shaped seeds of the annual plant Papaver somniferum (En. sleep-bringing poppy). The plant is used in production of opium, and just in case you ask yourselves – yes, you can fail a drug test after eating poppy seeds, for real!

To Make It Short and Sweet – Shortcrust Pastry

August 19, 2015 by Pastry Maestra

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hocolate and caramel tart, raspberry and almond tart, apple tart, lemon meringue tart, vanilla custard and fresh fruit tart, chocolate ganache tart, Sablé cookies, Viennois cookies, Linzer cookies, quiche Lorraine … to make it short and sweet – shortcrust pastry!

Chocolate Ganache Tart

July 13, 2015 by Pastry Maestra

Chocolate Ganache Tart, Pastry Maestra

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his chocolate indulgence is composed of two parts. The first is chocolate shortcrust pastry, and the second part is silky dark chocolate ganache. You can decorate the tart with chocolate shavings and some red berries, or you could just leave it as is, and serve it with some whipped cream. A perfect snack with your afternoon tea or coffee!

How to Line a Tart Mold and Bake the Tart Shell

May 21, 2015 by Pastry Maestra

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dmit, are you one of those people who toss their freshly prepared shortcrust pastry in the tart mold and then press it in with your fingers? Are you?! Well, don’t get me wrong – I’m not saying that you won’t make some sort of tart that way, but…

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