Saturday, November 29, 2014

TWD | Baking Chez Moi | Cranberry Crackle Tart

Tuesdays with Dorie baking through Baking Chez Moi
by Dorie Greenspan




This cranberry crackle tart may look fancy, but really, it is unbelievably simple.


The filling is made up of just two egg whites and some sugar and salt, and whipped until soft peaks are formed. Then fresh cranberries are carefully folded in. Next time, I would add more cranberries.


The meringue mixture is placed in a pre-cooked tart shell made with a sweet tart dough that has been spread with jam - Dorie suggests chunky cherry, raspberry, or strawberry. I used a sour cherry and rhubarb jam.


I used the back of a spoon, by pressing it into the filling and lifting up, to give it it's fluffy, swirly texture. 


It may not look like much, even Dorie mentions in the book that this tart is homey looking. 


This made for a nice light dessert after our always, overabundant Thanksgiving meal. Everyone said they enjoyed it - I may have liked it more if I used more cranberries and jam. I found it to be rather bland. 

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12 comments:

  1. Beautiful photos Cathleen. It really was easy!

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  2. Yes, beautiful photos. I did use way more cranberries, kind of an accidental happy surprise. =)

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  3. Pretty tart and beautiful photos. I loved how light it was - perfect after a large and festive meal.

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  4. So very pretty...those cranberries around the outside are such a good idea, it lets people know what's in the tart. Smart move.

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  5. what a pretty swirly top! nice work!

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  6. As always Cathleen, gorgeous tart, photos and presentation! I loved this tart and plan on making it again for Christmas!

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  7. I agree with Kathy, gorgeous tart, photos and presentation. Next time I make, and there will be a next time, I will use my tart pan. I must bake it less too. Thanks for the warm welcome.

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  8. Yes, this is a simple tart to bake! I did use more jam than the recipes calls for. I like your swirls! Nice touch with the fresh cranberries at the sides of the tart! Looks lovely!

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  9. Looks very pretty on your stand with fresh cranberries for garnish ;-)

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  10. This does sound really easy and a doos vehicle for other tart fruits, too! I could see a whole berry jumble in there... what do you think? ~ David

    PS - this also would be great for Christmas!

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  11. Your tart turned out very nicely! I bet it was just as delicious!

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  12. Looks gorgeous, sorry it was a bit bland. It sounds so delicious...

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