So let’s all just pretend it’s still Tuesday and my post isn’t a day late, ok? This week’s TWD was chosen by Denise of Chez Us: Brioche Plum Tart! I’d made brioche in the past and really enjoyed it, so I knew this would probably be delicious. That said, we were drowning in desserts here so I was going to sit out this week. But then I was on Twitter the other day and learned that Holly of PheMOMenon was also thinking about sitting out. Holly hasn’t missed a single week of TWD so Kayte, Di and I decided to bake along with her for support, knowing that we may all post late since we’d made this decision at the last minute.
I hadn’t purchased the ingredients I needed for the recipe so I had to make a few substitutions. I made a half recipe of the brioche and baked my “tarts” in two 4-inch springform pans. I debated many fruits options but went with raspberries instead of plums. I didn’t have any jam in the house so I decided to use Nutella after reading about several of the other TWD bakers using it. I also left out the nuts. The recipe is actually fairly easy considering it involves yeast, it’s just time a bit time consuming letting the dough rest and rise.
My tarts looked cute before I stuck them in the oven to bake, but I don’t think I pressed the dough into the pan properly because when they were done baking, the brioche had sort of overtaken the fruit in the center. I also didn’t have the pretty fluted edges I would have if I’d used a tart pan. But ultimately, the question is how did it taste? I enjoyed it! I really loved the Nutella and raspberries together. The brioche was great too and since it’s a bit less rich than your typical brioche, I felt slightly less guilty eating it. I agree with many of the other TWD bakers that the tart makes for a terrific breakfast treat!
Thanks to Denise for a delicious pick! You can find the recipe on her blog. Head over to TWD to see the other tarts – there was a huge variety in flavor combinations this week!
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AHhhhhhh… kill me right there and then, why don’t you!?
Raspberry and Nutella… what’s there not to like! Mmmmm… I could bathe in it! LOL
Seriously, Tracey… this has to be the cutest I’ve seen. Granted I couldn’t do yeast if my life depended on it, unless rocks is what I was asked for, but still… I have a good eye, and a lot of flair for great breads and brioches type of baked goods!
Wow.
Adorable! I’m glad you didn’t stick this week out, because your tart looks so good.
See, that’s why chocolate is ALWAYS a good idea.
I am just jealous that I didn’t’ learn about the Nutella until reading these posts. That sounds wonderful and would be great on the brioche. Your minis look spectacular. And those photos are STUNNING!!
Would you look at the perfection of the crumb on that brioche?! It looks beautiful. I’m glad you all baked this one, too.
That looks perfect, and the mini looks really fun and nice. I think that was the way to go for sure…may try it again with minis and your combo (minus the Nutella on mine, of course) as this looks great for a portable breakfast…I think Matt would enjoy these on the way to the pool in the mornings. Great Job, Tracey!
Nutella and raspberries sound delicious. Your tart looks gorgeous. I’m glad you decided to make it and enjoyed it. YAY!
This tart looks awesome. Great job.
I can’t believe you came up with this as an afterthought! Raspberry AND Nutella! Quite possibly the best adaptation of the recipe yet!!
nutella and raspberries sounds like a good way to go!
Wow! Your brioche tart is just stunning!
Tracey, this looks great. I love how it looks, and raspberries and nutella… yummy!
Yummy combination!
better late than never 🙂 i love the addition of nutella
Raspberry and nutella sounds amazing! I’m in awe of your puffy brioche. I should have paid attention to mine (well, and not let it burn) and maybe it would have risen like yours.
Wow what great pics, they look fantastic! LOL I feel old fashioned saying “fantastic”, since the word now is “amazing”. LMAO! As usual, your TWD looks awesome, I loved the nutella too, I did mine with cherries 🙂
Okay, now I really feel bad that I haven’t managed to make this yet. =) Your tart looks yummy.
Wow, somehow I missed your brioche tart last week. It looks awesome and delicious–Hello–chocolate! Sounds yummy. Way to go!
I am not sure how I missed this when I made my rounds. Lovely & definitely the cutest one I saw! Thanks for participating!!
I love how nutella always gets the greatest of reactions. There is no possible way to hate nutella. I am guilty of eating it with a spoon. I could polish this off in one sitting, this looks great!