I have so neglected my blog lately. I couldn’t even think of a creative title for this month’s Daring Baker’s Challenge hosted by Jen of The Canadian Baker . I was quite busy at work as well as on an exciting project which I shall reveal in my next post. I really did not think I would be able to complete this month’s challenge but I have Helen to thank for the encouragement she gave me to give it a shot. She said I could knock it out in one night… and guess what – she was right! I did have to finish the meringue the next morning for photography purposes . The pie needs to be eaten within 6 hours because the bottom crust will start to get soggy.
I did have my doubts at first about the recipe because of the amount of cornstarch involved. The crust was on the wet side and I was afraid I measured the ingredients wrong but in the end it did not present much of a problem. The highlight was in making the lemon curd. I was stirring along quite nonchalantly when suddenly the mixture thickened alarmingly fast. However, after I mixed it with the egg yolks it regained a bit of fluidity.
The pie was quite delicious and though it did not compare to an all yolk curd in creaminess, it was a great recipe to try. I was glad I made minis so to exercise automatic portion control 
. Don’t forget to check out the other renditions of the other Daring Bakers , link on the side bar.
I'm with you… minis make for most excellent portion control. Great job with a last minute January challenge.
Bravo! And congrats on your new business, I'm excited to hear how it goes for you!
This is my first time at your blog. Your pies are nice, but what I'm REALLY impressed by is your beautiful header. Did you design it yourself?
Beautiful tarts Veronica!
mmmmm.
xoxo
I loved your tarts. I also loved your macaroons. Geez!
Your pies look adorable! Great job.
very cute mini-pies:-)
Your minis look so pretty! Veron, everything you make looks good!
Very nice! I'm so glad you made it this month, and am looking forward to hearing about the special project!
I love how the meringue looks and love the shot where you can see inside the pie. I should've done that – made the meringue the next morning to get better photos! Good thinking.
I'm in love with your mini tarts! They look wonderful. I could probably eat a couple of them.
wonderful job, Veron, I love your mini pies… as for portion control, that wouldn´t work too well for me, because it just means I can grab a second one lol
Your mini pies are darling and I'm so glad you decided to do the challenge despite work. The portion idea is good, but does require self-control…where did I leave mine anyway?
If I seemed a little out of it during one of our phone conversations that was probably because I was not exercising the portion control that you did and had a few for breakfast!! I love the ribbon…:)
They turned out beautiful!
Turned out great!
Helen should have her own help hot line!
Your little pies look so delicious! I'm glad you decided to do the challenge after all!
Nice job, Veronica! Can't wait to hear about your project!
Your little pies look so delicious! I'm glad you decided to do the challenge after all!
Your little pies look so delicious! I'm glad you decided to do the challenge after all!
Hi Veron – I've missed your posts, so glad to hear there is more on the way. The mini pies look luscious! Mini is always better!
Good for you for doing the challenge. I wasn't sure I would get it done, either. Your tarts look wonderful!
Glad you made it! The challenge really didn't take very long once I actually started it.
Awww Sis! Such pretty lil tartlets! I'm glad Helene talked you into it!
I can't wait for this announcement.. I'm already beaming – I'm so proud of you!
xoxo
Little tarts are just so good and this did make a good LMP. I also like my yolk curd better. Beautiful tarts! Glad Helen gave you that little kick.
Can't wait to hear about this project!
Beautiful – and I agree on the automatic portion control … except that unless you reduce the overall quantities, you have the same problem, but less problems with slicing.
Just one word : merveilleux (and now you have to look up in a english-french dictionary, lol!)
"Portion control." Hhm, maybe I should consider that!
I'm glad you participated, and I'm looking forward to your next post.
Gosh they looks so cool, beautiful…. your pies look like they are dancing… so cool! so adorable. I did mine also for this challenge!
Your meringue looks absolutely perfect!
Those are happy looking little tartlets! And you are so right about automatic portion control….
Well worth the effort. Your mini pies look great.
Very nice mini pies! Glad you were able to complete this one.
Nice work! I'm so glad that you decided to join us on this challenge and share thoughts.
Good for Helen! You should do a many challenges as you can. I like to hear about them. Your lemon pies look wonderful.
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