Are you a coffee drinker? I’m not I can’t stand the stuff. Coffee has the most amazing aroma though it really is quite deceiving, it smells so sweet and caramelised yet tastes so incredibly bitter. If I do drink it I have to add in piles of sugar and I prefer to use my sugar intake a little more wisely on something I enjoy eating….. such as cake!!! More than a few years ago I was with someone who ordered a chai tea. I remember smelling it thinking wow that smells amazing with all the Indian spices and to my surprise tasted equally as good, so from then on in I have been a chai convert, swapping my hot chocolates to a Chai tea. Sometimes though it is a bit of a hit and miss with chai as there are different forms of the tea, you can get syrups and powders, but my favourite would have to be the actual tea spices, when they are infused into the milk and some honey added. Yum its like a warm comfort drink, perfect for the winter. I have wanted to use it in my baking for ages as I see all these wonderful chai recipes on other sites so finally decided to give it a whirl in this next tart I came up with.
If you don’t feel like making the tart, as it does require a bit of time, the poached pears are amazing on there own or would be perfect with some creamed rice:)
*chai tea wrapped in muslin and tied with string, you could also use two chai teabags.
I like the slit of this tart! Every layer has its own place, so neatly! I’ll definitelly prepare it!
Thanks Elen, let me know if you make it, it does take awhile as there are four different parts to prepare but worth it.
Sophia
Wow… This so luscious and decadent!!! This is a dessert that impresses!!!
Thanks Mr and Mrs P, yeah its one of those desserts that you have to feel like making.
Yum! I totally agree with you on the note about coffee. I love the aroma, especially the vanilla hazelnut coffee from Einsteins Bagels. But the taste is so bitter! How can a drink be so deceiving? Haha, anyway, this tart looks like the perfect alternative. Love it (:
Hi Monica,
I wish it tastes like it smelled I would be a convert if it did, there is and idea for a drinks company. Hope your well.
Wow! Your tart looks so perfect! I am afraid to even attempt to make that – but I want to eat it so badly and that only leaves one option…
Or you could jump on a plane and come and have some, making it might be quicker though 🙂
You read my mind! But I didn’t want to invite myself – that would be so rude!
🙂 You can invite yourself anytime!
Hi Sophia
Just love your pear tart it looks so rich and comforting. I am a late comer to the drinking of coffee and now cant wait for my first of the day. I think your tart would be a great mid morning pick me up to go with my second. I think I will have to make this one.
keep up the good work
Always G
Hi G, thanks for stopping by. I think this is a recipe you would like its something a bit different.
Gorgeous pictures! Much fancier than any tart I’ve ever made. Bet it tastes marvelous!
Hi Christin,
Thanks you, you should give it a whirl its pretty straight forward just a bit time consuming.
This looks amazing! I love the golden top, and a chai-infused tart sounds amazing.
HI Yii-Huei,
Thanks! It was a nice change this tart.