Pies & Tarts

Recipes for pies, tarts and fruit desserts. Flaky pastry, custard classics, fruit crisps, crumbles and cobblers because… YUM.

Cherry Clafoutis with White Chocolate - Food Gypsy

Cherry Clafoutis with White Chocolate

A little twist on a French classic, Cherry Clafoutis with White Chocolate made with the last of the summer cherries, the swan song of summer. It won’t be long before we’re awash with pumpkins and apples as the kids head back to school and sweaters emerge from storage. But let’s not talk about that, let’s stay with summer a little bit longer and chat about cherries.

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Raspberry, Blueberry and Pistachio-Almond Crumble - Food Gypsy

Raspberry, Blueberry and Pistachio-Almond Crumble

Reviewing the cookbook Grace’s Sweet Life this week, we did a quick recipe test of Grace’s Raspberry, Blueberry and Pistachio-Almond Crumble or as one might say in Italian: Crumble di Lamponi e Miritti con Pistachio e Mandorle. Which, let’s face it, sounds a-mazing.

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Tarte a l'Alsacienne (Apple Custard Pie) - Food Gypsy

Tarte a l’Alsacienne (Apple Custard Pie)

A light dessert, artfully finished, Tarte a l’Alsacienne (Apple Custard Pie) is a French classic. Once you know the basic recipe you can substitute the apples for raspberries, cranberries, cherries or blueberries for an elegant finish to any meal.

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