A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.  

~  Washington Irving

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All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does. That’s his.

 ~  Oscar Wilde

There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it.

 ~  Chinese Proverb

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A man’s work is from sun to sun, but a mother’s work is never done.  

~  Unknown Author

The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.

~ Rajneesh

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God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers.

~ Jewish Proverb

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I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me.  They have clung to me all my life. 

~  Abraham Lincoln

Most mothers are instinctive philosophers.

~ Harriet Beecher Stowe

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The mother’s heart is the child’s schoolroom.

~  Henry Ward Beecher

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That best academy, a mother’s knee.  

~  James Russell Lowell

Wishing everyone a very special Mother’s Day! 

I must confess I have a bit of a sweet tooth. I am not a candy addict craving chocolate squares or gumdrops. I prefer the kind of desserts that don’t come in wrappers, the ones that are made with care you can almost taste. Bring me your pastries, pies, and cakes!

With the warmer weather upon us I have been hankering for something light yet sweet, fruity but still decadent. When I saw berries and kiwis on sale at the market, and I knew……….. Time for a tart.

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Fresh Fruit Tart

Fresh fruit on a vanilla cream with a secret layer of chocolate makes this light and refreshing dessert.

Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

Total Time 32 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 1 Basic pie crust
• ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 package vanilla pudding
• Berries of your choice
• 2 Tablespoons apricot jam
• 1 teaspoon water

Instructions

• Heat oven to 450 degrees
• Roll out pie crust and place in a tart pan. Prick the bottom with a fork.
• Bake for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Spread chocolate chips over bottom of shell and return to oven for 2 minutes. Using the back of a spoon spread melted chocolate to even cover. Allow to cool completely
• Make package of pudding according to directions. Reduce the amount of milk by 2 Tablespoon so pudding will be thick. Pour into shell and allow to set.
• Arrange fruit on top of the tart.
• Heat jam and water in a small bowl in the micro and drizzle over fruit.
• Place in the fridge for several hours to completely chill before serving.

Notes

I like to use my Basic Pie Crust but you could certainly use a packaged pie shell.

Then its time for the fun. Arrange your fruits and berries however you desire. I heat two tablespoons of apricot preserves with one tablespoon of water to create a glaze. Drizzle the glaze carefully over the fruit with a teaspoon. The glaze helps hold the fruit in place and also creates a nice shine. Allow to cool and lightly cover with plastic wrap before refrigerating. This dessert is best served the same day it is made.