Category Archives: Pastry

Pineapple tarts (version 2.0)

Posted on February 17, 2015 by jothetartqueen

Hi there, If you have been following my instagram account (Do say hi!), you would know that I’ve been busy  making pineapple jam and pineapple tarts for the upcoming Chinese New Year. It has been two weekends of making the … Continue reading →

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Passion fruit pâte à choux with crumble tops

Posted on April 8, 2014 by jothetartqueen

Hello! Sunny weather ushers in bright hues of yellow and orange along with the promise of happy new beginnings. It is hard to shy away from how colours can tint one’s mood. Oh, and weather for that matter. Bright and … Continue reading →

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Raspberry and blackberry white chocolate tart

Posted on February 10, 2014 by jothetartqueen

Dear readers, How was your weekend? I hope you had a good, restful one. I baked this raspberry and blackberry white chocolate tart just over the weekend because of the numerous requests (I’m embarrassed by the number) that J have … Continue reading →

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Lavender La Religieuse

Posted on November 14, 2013 by jothetartqueen

Hello all, I’m back from Italy. It’s a little too soon, but I’m missing the glorious last days of fall, the strong caffès and the Italian’s la dolce vita, the sweet life. I promise I would share my travels and adventures as … Continue reading →

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Caramel au beurre salé (salted butter caramel) eclairs

Posted on October 10, 2013 by jothetartqueen

The humble éclair has gotten a ravishing makeover and is fast becoming the latest pastry trend in Paris (let’s forget the cronut, for now, shall we?). In the past year, L’Eclair de Génie and L’Atelier de l’Eclair, two pastry shops dedicated … Continue reading →

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