This fig tart is a stunning display of slices of sweet Black Mission figs layered on a mascarpone tart — the lush purple and pale magenta colors of the fig like an edible palette, the sweet notes of ...

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt and butter then blend with fingertips or a pastry blender just until mixture resembles coarse meal with some roughly pea ...

Whether you made jam yourself or had to beg, borrow or buy a few jars of the good stuff, this tart is the perfect way to showcase your preferred preserves. With a buttery shortbread crust and dollops ...

An apple tart with a few extra touches to make a special dessert treat. Peel core and slice apples and soften in saucepan over medium heat with a little water. Brush filo pastry sheets with melted ...

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Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350-450 degrees). Place the pastry shells, top sides up and about 2 inches apart, on a baking sheet. Bake until ...

Mix the flour, nutmeg and salt together and rub in the butter until it looks like rough breadcrumbs, do not over mix. Stir the sugar and vanilla into the eggs, mix it lightly so some of the sugar ...

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1. In a food processor, pulse the nuts and sugar until the nuts are finely ground. Add the butter and pulse about 15 times, until no loose particles of the nut-sugar mixture remain. Add the flour and ...