This week's TWD pick was chosen by Rachel of Sweet Tarte. This recipe was actually on my shortlist when it was my turn to pick back in June but I decided against it because I couldn't get fresh peaches. Unfortunately it is still winter here so no fresh peaches!
This is essentially a sweet pastry base topped with custard, sliced peaches and a streusel topping. Just as the name says it is a 'Crunchy and Custardy Peach tart'!
This was a breeze to make and as always I am grateful to have discovered Dorie's Sweet Tart Dough recipe. It has forever cured me of my aversion to making pastry.
I did stray from the recipe slightly. I used the original tart dough, no almond essence (blech!) and pecans instead of almonds in the streusel. All of which could account for ...
The taste test ...
It was - nice. There was pastry, custard, peaches and streusel. All tasty. But there was definitely something missing and I think it was juicy, flavour packed fresh peaches. My canned peaches tasted quite peachy on their own but they were totally lost in this tart making the whole thing a little too sweet and a little bland. So disappointing!Thanks to Rachel for a great pick. Sorry I couldn't do justice to it! You will find the recipe on Sweet Tarte or check out what the other TWDers got up to here.
it still looks amazing! sorry you couldn't get fresh peaches :(
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I loved this one.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly looks terrific. I have to take a look at some others. Mine did not brown very much although it was in, the right amount of time at the correct temp.
ReplyDeleteIt looks delicious! I also made a version with canned peaches and it still tasted pretty good.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are gorgeous! Mine had fresh peaches but was still bland.
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful! I love how golden and crunchy your streusel looks!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you about the sweet tart dough--it's a revalation! Sorry you couldn't get fresh peaches but thanks for baking with my anyways!
ReplyDeleteBummer that you couldn't get fresh peaches but it still looks amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I didn't bake this week and seeing yours is making me wish I had!
ReplyDeleteOh no, fresh Peaches are hard to come by? I am sorry for the inconveniece BUT your tart looks delicious! Gorgeous strudel and all, YUM! I had to laugh when you said Yuck to the almond flavor. Cute =).
ReplyDeletethis was good wasn't it. I used chopped pecans and liked it a lot better than walnuts.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you got a good peachy layer too.
What a lovely tart! I used pecans too -- great choice, don't you think?
ReplyDeleteCiao ! I love your tart and I'm sure it will be even better when you'll have real peaches !!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with Dorie's Sweet Tart Dough too! It is the best!
ReplyDeleteLoved this recipe.