I have to apologize to all the TWDers for this late post. I have been working tirelessly on a very important (and totally awesome) project for something that I really, really want. And when I say tirelessly, I mean three-to-four-hours-of-sleep-a-night-and-then-living-at-my-desk tirelessly. But if I get said thing that I really, really want, I'm going to go all Johnny Weir style and dress up in sequins and do triple luxes or whatever they are called.
So yeah, I'm tired. And this post will be short (FINALLY! A Short post! You're all probably thinking, "Yeah, right." And you're all probably right).
This was a tasty tart but maybe not my favorite. And I HATE saying bad things about anything Dorie creates, or anything any fellow blogger picks, or any dessert in general, because really, that's just blasphemy. I don't have anything bad to say, per say, it just wasn't my favorite. But it was still warm when I had a bite, so I'm going to give it a second bite when it cools down.
The crust, as always, was tasty. And chocolate and raspberries are a winning combination. But I think the filling was a bit too soft in my opinion. I was hoping for a more truffle-like texture, but I think the use of the eggs gave it the texture it has.
I did, however, LOVE the cocoa whipped cream that I made to top this tart. I'm going to make it all of the time and use it as a pillow.
Mmm... sleep.
Wow. I'm tired. I don't even know what I'm writing right now. My mind is so jumbled that I just realized I actually titled this "Soft Raserry and Pear Tart" (actually spelled Raserry). Yes, it is St. Patrick's Day. No, I am not drunk.
Check out Rachelle of Mommy I'm Hungry for what I'm sure is actually a delicious tart that I'll love in an hour or two from now. Or after a nap.
Seriously, go look at the photo on her page. WOW.
And check out the rest of TWD!
Too bad you didn't really like this one, it does look pretty though!!
I skipped it as I'm trying to lose weight: so I only make 2 out of every 4 TWD-recipes. This month I'm making the coconut tart, the coconut tea cake and the dulche de leche duos.
Posted by: Marthe | March 17, 2010 at 05:18 PM
Beautiful tart. I can't wait till I can eat chocolate once again. I hope that project goes well for you. :)
Posted by: jenn (Bread + Butter) | March 17, 2010 at 05:20 PM
Your tart is gorgeous! Sorry it wasn't a favorite, guess they can't all be winners. Good luck with the project - I hope you get it :) Then, hopefully you can tell all of us about it because I'm curious!
Posted by: Tracey | March 17, 2010 at 06:05 PM
I felt the same when I first had a bite while it was still warm, but I LOVED it at room temp, and even out of the fridge. So so good!
Posted by: sarah | March 17, 2010 at 09:27 PM
Your tart looks amazing! And I hope that you get what you are working so hard for.:)
Posted by: Jennifer | March 17, 2010 at 09:36 PM
Your tarts are so pretty. I really want to try making this. I hope your project is awesome and that you get some sleep soon.
Posted by: Rebecca | March 17, 2010 at 10:49 PM
This doesn't look like a tart that was made in a tight schedule... it looks fabulous! Good luck on your new project - I'm sure it's fantastic and well worth the extra hours (of non-sleep!)
Posted by: Mike | March 17, 2010 at 10:56 PM
Beautiful Tart. Soft raserries maybe good too. With chocolate of course.
Posted by: Margaret | March 17, 2010 at 11:37 PM
Well I'm glad you are in TWD, theres no way I could make all those cakes, pies and desserts and stay sane. Or Alive for that matter.
I live vicariously through your posts ;-)!
Good luck with your project....
Posted by: Ann | March 18, 2010 at 12:53 AM
omg. it looks delicious.
can you be my mommy :P?
Posted by: impotenta | March 18, 2010 at 05:53 AM
it came out absolutely stunning, as usual!
Posted by: Amanda | March 18, 2010 at 07:15 AM
well, it looks amazing...and will you please post a video of you doing the triple luxes ;)
Posted by: shelly (cookies and cups) | March 18, 2010 at 09:01 AM
Looks gorgeous. Now go get some sleep!
Posted by: spike | March 18, 2010 at 11:22 AM
Hope your able to get some rest soon. Best o' luck (lol) to you and your project!
Posted by: Cheri | March 18, 2010 at 02:37 PM
i could go for a raserry tart, assuming they all look like yours. hope you achieve what you're shooting for working all these late nights!
Posted by: grace | March 18, 2010 at 02:39 PM
Yum! What a pretty tart! Best of luck with your project... I hope everything turns out just as you are hoping.
Posted by: Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction | March 22, 2010 at 03:03 PM
Too bad you didn't like this tart. I love how you've decorated it though!
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