Enjoying a Key Lime Tart at THE FLAKY TART

In July, I visited THE FLAKY TART in Atlantic Highlands, NJ
on the recommendation of a friend, Larry Goldberg.


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So I finally arrive at THE FLAKY TART.

Walked to the bakery and noticed the quaint decor.
I looked around the bakery and saw Owner Marie Jackson was speaking with a client.

I had an opportunity to speak to Marie about the baking business. She was very generous with advice and tips about the bakery business.

As I looked over all the fabulous baked goods, I wanted one of each!
I finally made a decision and purchased a Key Lime Tart.

It was excellent!

Stop by THE FLAKY TART…it’s a great place!

Here is a recipe I tried when I made a Key Lime Tart:

KEY LIME TART
(recipe by Martha Stewart)

Ingredients
Serves 8

9 to 10 graham crackers (each 2 1/2 by 5 inches)
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 to 6 limes), or fresh or bottled key-lime juice
4 large egg yolks
Pinch salt
Slivered lime zest, for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Process graham crackers and 2 tablespoons sugar in a food processor until fine crumbs form, add butter.

Process until combined.

Transfer mixture to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom, pat into bottom and up sides.

Place pan on a baking sheet, and bake until crust is fragrant and slightly colored, about 10 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine condensed milk, lime juice, egg yolks, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and salt; whisk until smooth.

Pour mixture into crust (warm or cool is fine), leaving 1/8 inch at the top; return to oven.

Bake until filling is set around edge but still slightly loose in center, 20 to 25 minutes.

3. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.

To store longer, cover and refrigerate, up to 2 days.

Serve, garnished with zest, if desired.

Peace in baking, Carmen

EDIBLE PARTY FAVORS

The cornerstone of my business
BAKING is my ZeN…sweet nibbles for the soul
is to offer EDIBLE PARTY FAVORS to customers.

The gem inside the box is none other than a delicous CUPCAKE.
In addition, there will be other selections such as muffins, coffecake, and cookies. This business will launch later this year, 2009.

The mission of BAKING is my ZeN is:
to provide fabulous tasting edible favors for any party event.




Types of events EDIBLE PARTY FAVORS are used for:
Engagement Party
Bridal showers
Wedding Day
Baby shower
Anniversary Party
Birthday Party
Promotional – used by businesses
Other celebrations

Here is an example of an Engagment Party Favor which I designed.


I baked four different flavored cupcakes & labeled each box.


Bride’s Dream
Pearls & Sanding Sugar - topping
Classic Vanilla Bean Buttercream
Classic White Cake

Coconut Delight
Coconut - topping
Cream Cheese Frosting
White Cake

Peanut Butter Memories
Peanuts - topping
Peanut Butter Frosting
Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Heaven
Red Heart Confetti - topping
Chocolate Frosting
Chocolate Cake

Want to give party favors to your guests?
Give an EDIBLE PARTY FAVOR.
I guarantee that your guests will

love and appreciate it!

Peace in baking,

Carmen