The June Daring Bakers‘ challenge was hosted by Jasmine of Confessions of a Cardamom Addict and Annemarie of Ambrosia and Nectar. They chose a Traditional (UK) Bakewell Tart… er… pudding that was inspired by a rich baking history dating back to the 1800’s in England.
When I first read about this month's challenge, I didn't really know what to expect. I had never tasted a Bakewell tart, and am not usually a fan of jam-based desserts. However, I was enthusiastic at the prospect of trying something new and got a glass jar of Italian strawberry jam (which turned out to be extraordinary)to get my imagination going. I actually ended up sticking to the recipe pretty closely, and loved using the jam as a base layer.
Growing up eating "galette des rois" every year, I knew that any chance to make a frangipane should be taken. I love the taste of this flavorful ground almond mixture, and it's so easy to make. They were a lovely addition to the strawberry jam. I opted for making small tartelettes, which were fun to fill and watch puff up in the oven. The result were adorable little baked treats, albeit a little sweet for my taste.
32 comments:
Your little tarts are beautiful. The frangipane looks so soft and cakey, mmm! I'm sure it only got better with that strawberry jam.
oOOH yours are so tiny & bite-sized! Beautifully done! Those look delicious!
Lovely little tarts. They look sooo yummy! I'm sure they were delicious :) Cheers.
those are sooo cute!
Wow, those are definitely adorably bite-sized! Sorry it was too sweet for you, but still - a wonderful job!
Your tartelettes are perfection, like little macarons! Hmm..a frangipane filled macaron would be kind of neat. Regardless, love the beautiful photos as usual, and I would also love a couple of those baby Bakewell bites. Very well done!
I love frangipane..especially with jam..I would love to try and make these soon.They look lovely and delicious.
I love your little tarts! Great job on this month's challenge.
Adorable! I love the mini tarts...sounds really delicious! :)
Those are adorable, with a gorgeous texture. Well done. I have been trying to get in contact with you, as you were the winner of my Martha Stewart Cupcakes contest - please email me at tara [at] sevenspoons [dot] net as soon as possible. Congratulations!
I love the size of your tiny tarts! How did you make them? I mean in which form did you bake them? Muffin tins?
Those are so cute! I love your bite-sized versions of the Bakewell.
Such adorable little tarts! I love it!
Ooh, they look like little muffins! Yum!
Oh they look so tiny, perfect and totally yummy!!! I feel like I have seen a million of these and there have only been two (those two including yours of course!), that look delicious enough to give it a try!!! I am putting these on my "to do- a.k.a. to bake list" for this week! Thanks for sharing and beautifully done!
super cute cupcake looking tarts!
I didn't know that galette des rois were made with frangipane. You learn something new every day. I love the tartelettes, they look so adorable!
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Beautiful little tartlettes. What did you bake them in?
I love the beautiful simplicity of your tartlets. Your frangipane looks so soft and cake-like. They look wonderful.
They're such sweet little tarts! I love how so many people played with the shape and size of these.
THey look like little cupcakes!
your little so cutee!! they look so yumm! =) cheers
These are so cute! Perfect little bite size pieces.
Your version is adorable!
Your tarts, er puddings look great and I love the size you chose to make them.
~ingrid
These look really good, though I must admit, after reading your post I kinda want a galette des rois.
I wish I had made minis! They look so cute!
WOW! your photo is amazing. Love the box. Those tarts are so adorable.
what a beautiful photo
Those tarts look so light and fluffy and good. Nice photo!
Gosh, I thought I had already left a comment to say how gorgeous these looked, but I just came back and realized I must not have! Kudos on these gorgeous looking little tartelettes. They look beautiful and delicious!
Wow, great picture of those tarts - they look great!
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