Sweet shortcrust pastry, over-the-top tart, tangy, thyme-infused lemon curd layered over blueberry jam, and a stunning visual presentation make this Lemon Thyme Blueberry Tart a dessert you won’t want to miss!

The flavor palette of this particular lemon tart, with its creamy custard filling encased in a perfect sweet shortcrust pastry shell, is soft and light. Just looking at it in all its delicately decorated beauty will give you an idea of what I’m talking about. The lemony tartness of it is like a gentle spring breeze; not a dramatic summer thunderstorm.

These little Meringue Kisses are a beautiful way to add extra panache to a tart, cake, or dessert! They are equally lovely on their own or dipped in chocolate. The meringue kisses would make a pretty gift or party favor, wrapped up in a decorative cellophane bag or in a mason jar, tied and decorated with colorful ribbons.

Galettes are a great baking fix when you are short on time. They aren’t quite a pie or a tart , but have the fruits and crust you might expect in one, while also incorporating many of the delicious flavors and textures you will find in French pastry. This Strawberry and Blueberry Galette has a luscious layer of frangipane surrounding and cushioning the berries. One bite will have you daydreaming of outdoor patisseries in Paris with fresh-brewed coffee and delicious pastries.

Sweet Shortcrust contains egg and has more sugar than the standard shortcrust pastry. It is flaky, delicious, and a reliable shell for your pies and tarts.

This spectacular and refreshing no-bake Lemon Berry Cheesecake has seasonal berries layered inside the luscious lemon-flavored filling and is smothered with a beautiful easy-to-make berry compote on top. This cheesecake is light, cool, and creamy… and large enough to feed a crowd on a hot summer day. When I’m looking for something easy to make and need a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, this is it!

This pasta salad reminds me of what an Italian antipasto might look like if served in a bowl. Tortellini, broccoli, salami, tomatoes, olives, mozzarella cheese, and so much more, all marinated in a delicious Italian dressing… and enough to feed a crowd! This Tortellini Salad is perfect for barbeques and potlucks.

This wonderfully easy No-Bake Key Lime Blackberry Cream Pie is incredibly light and refreshing. It’s not too heavy and not too sweet, with the perfect tartness of key lime pie and the subtle fruitiness of blackberries layered within the filling. When you’re in the mood for a key lime pie, but want something just a bit more extraordinary, this is the pie for you!

These Strawberries and Cream Scones check off all the boxes when it comes to delicious sweet treats in a tiny package, right up there with the universally loved Lemon Blueberry when it comes to fresh fruit perfection in a scone. With a moist and tender crumb on the inside, golden brown edges, and topped with crusted sugar, these scones gently fill your mouth with the delicate, fruity sweetness of fresh strawberries.

This Chocolate Banana Icebox Trifle is an attractive upgrade to one of our family favorites! It was originally created years ago as an easily thrown together, no-frills, no-bake, chocolate banana icebox cake for my children when they were young and our budget was tight.