Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Treat of the Week: Stuffed Pork Tenderloin and a Chocolate Pear Tart




The miserable cold was no match for my mother's delicious cooking which not only warmed us, but cheered us this weekend.  A main course of a delightful roulade of pork tenderloin filled with cranberries, imported apricots, and finely chopped nuts was topped with a rich gravy and accompanied by a sauce of sour-cream infused with grainy mustard and spices, and a side of applesauce.  Fresh haricot vert, horse-radish mashed potatoes and piping-hot brown bread made for a bracing winter meal.  










The dessert was a welcome surprise!  A luscious Chocolate Pear Tart!


Luxurious slices of pear blend perfectly with the deep, intoxicating flavor of chocolate in this decadent creation from my mother’s kitchen. This flourless tart features the rich flavors of walnuts and pears set against a beautiful brownie-like base. Adorned with piped, freshly-whipped cream, this is a moist and flavorful dessert that’s a burst of springtime flavor in the middle of winter.

It actually does taste like brownie with a topping of fresh pear. I find this to be particularly amazing since the batter, as I said, as no flour in it. How exactly all of the works is beyond my abilities of understanding. But, it does, indeed work. And, I’m very glad about it.










10 comments:

April said...

Could that be anymore perfect looking. It all looks like a photo shoot from a cuisine magazine. It would only look better on a plate in front of me.

Gregg said...

Mmmm...dinner of my dreams with the perfect dessert.

Renee said...

Stunning! Everything anyone could want!

Carolyn said...

I am partial to pretty tarts being one myself. This one is even prettier than me.

Angelo said...

O man I would really like all this.

Barry said...

A proper winter meal and what a lovely pudding.

Beth Ann said...

Wow, that sure looks yummy. I'll have to try a rolled tenderloin one day! I wish I could make a tart like that!

Sam P said...

God I want some of that right now!!!

Matt said...

Isn't that a picture perfect dessert? I dream of things like that. <3

Barb said...

I lovd tenderloin of pork! That looks really good! The tart is beautiful!