Happy one year anniversary, TWD! While I haven’t been a part of the TWD group for a full year, it’s still cause for celebration. Since my very first challenge (Chocolate Chunkers back in September), I’ve loved being a part of the group. Each new recipe teaches me something new about baking, and I’m so thankful for that.

In honor of this special occasion, Dorie herself has chosen this week’s recipe, French Pear Tart. Dorie writes on her blog that this is one of her (and her lucky husband’s) all-time favorites. I think if you asked my husband, he’d agree!

I chose to make a mini-version of the tart. I used a mini-springform pan (for lack of a tart pan) and the canned pears and it worked very well. I was pleased with the way the crust came out- just sweet enough, like a shortbread cookie. The almond cream was divine, as well (or as my husband would say- “What’s that really good stuff beside the pears?”). I only got a tiny taste of it, as he was quick to devour most of it after the photo session.

Thanks, Dorie, for a great choice and a great opportunity to learn more about baking!

*Find the recipe (on Dorie’s blog!) here.

**Tuesdays with Dorie is a group of bloggers baking through Dorie Greenspan’s Baking: From My Home to Yours.