[Photograph: Lauren Weisenthal] This recipe is modified from Claudia Fleming's book The Last Course, which is currently out of print. About the author: Lauren Weisenthal has logged many hours working in restaurant kitchens and bakeries of Brooklyn and Manhattan. She... More

This is basically an awesome, tropical crème brûlée that's reminiscent of a pina colada, in tart form. More

This dessert is a chocoholic's dream: chocolate filling, chocolate shell, and a topping of chocolate ice cream. More

This tart is simple but elegant. Feel free to substitute other fruit preserves if you have them on hand. More

Use this tart crust for Nick Malgieri's Strawberry Cream Cheese Crumble Tart. More