Please join me for a labor-less treat for Labor Day! I can't get enough of cheery sunflowers and this bouquet from Costco provided me with enough flowers to spread around the house.
I'm using another of my painted teacups and matching plates from my late Great Aunt Kitty.
These yummy treats were inspired by Janet at Rosemary and Thyme, and you can check out her beautiful pastries here. Janet used mason jar lids and rims to place her pastry into and then baked them, and then filled them with chocolate hazelnut spread. I had a box of mini tart shells in my pantry that I had bought awhile back from HomeGoods and used them. All you do is fill the shells with some chocolate hazelnut spread (Nutella) and top with a raspberry..... Easy-peasy!!
This is the box of tart shells that I found, but mini tart shells can also be found in the freezer section at the grocery store. I hope that this inspired you to make a labor- less treat sometime soon.
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Oh Kitty...these pretty little tarts look delicious and wonderfully easy! I have already added dear Janet's yummy recipe to my 'to try' list of recipes...*smiles*
ReplyDeleteAnd how pretty is your teacup...I just love it! Those colours are so lovely, as are the sunflowers on your tea table!
Blessings to you, dearest Kitty...may you have a delightful week!
Hugs!
I like nice and easy Kitty, and it's still too warm to use the oven here! Your little treats are cute:@)
ReplyDeleteNow that's my type of "baking"!!! I will remember this for the next potluck I have to attend! Thanks for sharing, Kitty!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing your beautiful teawares from your great Aunt Kitty. Happy Labour Day!
What a sweet post! Flowers and the treats are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThose tarts are pretty and I'm they're delicious too! What a great way to have something sweet without turning the oven when it's so hot. You created a beautiful vignette too.
ReplyDeleteI never knew they had mini tarts already made available. Sounds wonderful.. They look so sweet will be nice for a tea party. Happy weekend with love Janice
ReplyDeleteOooh... You are getting ahold of my taste buds with this easy and quick delight!
ReplyDeleteHow easy can that get, Kitty!?
My husband would love these, that is if any would remain for His return from work.:-) I'm afraid I would eat them all, that has been known to happen with me. Shhh...don't tell anyone. :-)
Your Costco flowers are lovely! My home could use a bouquet such as that. Mmmm...
Enjoy your day, sweet friend.
Kitty, What a BEAUTIFUL bouquet! I love the punch of purple with cheery yellow sunflowers. I wish we had a Costco near us. Your little Nutella-filled tarts are a perfect and delicious bite! I've bought those little tart shells from World Market, labor-less is a good thing :)
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty,
ReplyDeleteI actually meant to make these and forgot. Thanks for the reminder. I will make them one of these days. The grandchildren will love them. Beautiful bouquet and your hand-painted teacup and plate are always a welcome sight. Thank you for joining me for tea, dear friend, and Happy Labour Day!
Blessings,
Sandi
Beautiful flowers and what cute tarts and teacup! I agree, sunflowers are wonderful and it wa all I could do to keep my hands in my car as we recently drove across Kansas! I was amazed at the dwarf ones with huge heads but only 18-24" tall! Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteHi, Kitty, I'm visiting from Roses of Inspiration. Great Aunt Kitty had wonderful taste. Those dishes are gorgeous. I love the easy tarts idea. They look yummy!
ReplyDeleteOh boy, chocolate and raspberries - a win-win combination. Delicious looking tarts for late summer, and the bouquet of sunflowers is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI love this time of year, and sunflowers blooming is just one of the reasons. Yummy little tarts.
ReplyDeleteOh you are so clever! This sounds like a perfect Labor-less dessert for sure. ;-} I'm wild about chocolate AND raspberries! Yummers!
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty, such pretty flowers and the tarts look so good. I will have try and make these sometime.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining and sharing this at Cooking and Crafting with J & J.
We love having you and hope you have a nice week.
Julie
Your table looks so pretty. I love getting my flowers from Costco too. They always have a great selection. The tarts look yummy too.
ReplyDeleteEasy~peasy is terrific; easy~peasy and tasty—even better. Those flavor combinations just sound so good. I wish that I were participating in Stephanie's exchange...alas, the oil was delivered this month. =\
ReplyDeleteYour little tarts look delish! I buy the frozen ones in the freezer section...just don't seem to have the patience to actually make them anymore. :) Love the sunflowers! Your tea cup & saucer are perfect for your table. Hope you've had an enjoyable weekend!
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Pat
Such a sweet dessert and perfect during the hot weather-no oven needed! Your sunflowers really shine in your bouquet. I just love seeing your aunt's hand painted teacups. They are truly works of art. I would love to have those painting and drawing talents. I'm looking forward to Stephanie's teacup exchange too. Hope you enjoyed the three day weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love this ideas and must remember it for when the little boys come over :)
ReplyDeleteDiana
I love sunflowers also, the tarts look wonderful !
ReplyDeleteKitty, I don't know which I love the most, your tea-set or the mini tarts. Costco's bouquets really are large aren't they. Great idea to spread them around.
ReplyDeleteHello Kitty,
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty post. Your tea time setting is gorgeous. I love your lovely vintage china and the stunning bouquet. I bought a similar one at Costco the other day. In fact I used mine to do a tablescape inpired by Provence.
I love your take on the mini tarts. It is a great idea, No-fuss dessert that satisfies a sweet tooth.
Thank you for the mention too. That was very kind of you.
Have a lovely week,
Janet
Tiny tarts are the perfect size when trying to lose weight. I've noticed Nutella is becoming the filling ingredient for many things; donuts, pies and other pastries, especially at our grocery store.
ReplyDeleteA bouquet of sunflowers is such a pretty autumnal sight and your painted tea trio fit right in as well.
Kitty, I am not sure what I love best - the delicious tarts, those amazing flowers or your beautiful teacup from your Aunt Kitty! What a wonderful post.
ReplyDeleteI must keep an eye out for all these ingredients, Kitty. They would be perfect to have on hand for drop-in guests!
ReplyDeleteI love the teacup on the scale....I have my Mom's blue one that she weighed all her babies on. Right now it is full of lace in my sewing room but I might bring it upstairs. You've inspired me, as usual!
Ooooh, yummy! I am craving something sweet right now....I wish I had these tasty tart here {{smiles}} I, too, have Janet's tarts on my "To Make" list and I think I need to make them very soon!
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are gorgeous, my friend. When I was a teen I had braces and when the appointments were a little rough my mom would always let me pick out some roses from Costco - they were always so lovely. Hugs to you!
I love how easy these were Kitty! They sure are stunning. I need to find these tart shells!
ReplyDeleteThe table setting is gorgeous, Kitty, with all these lovely summer flowers.
ReplyDeleteAnd the sweets are cute and so easy, thanks for sharing.
I can only imagine what these chocolatey tarts must taste like...yum!!! Beautiful teacup & saucer!!! TFS
ReplyDeleteOh my I love those dishes. The desserts look too good. Too bad we're so far apart or I could offer my tasting services to you! Haha lol!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty vignette. The tarts look amazing. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI just love these elegant little treats. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck!
ReplyDeleteThese look so cute and delicious!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J! Please don't forget to enter the $25 Starbucks Giftcard Giveaway that ends tomorrow night!
The bouquet of sunflowers is gorgeous Kitty! Your great Aunt was such a talented lady. I love quick and easy desserts like this now and then.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Kitty, those are the cutest little tarts. The dishes are so special. I love sunflowers and these would make anyone smile. The bouquet is simply gorgeous with all of those colors and bloom. Have a fabulous weekend dear Kitty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming tea. Love the flowers too. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteKitty:
ReplyDeleteI did share this post tonight as one of the featured ones from this week's "Tea In The Garden".
Hi Kitty,
ReplyDeleteYour sunflower tea theme is so very pretty! I would love to try your labor less tart treats too. Belated Happy Tea Day! Karen
Hi Kitty,
ReplyDeleteYour sunflower tea theme is so very pretty! I would love to try your labor less tart treats too. Belated Happy Tea Day! Karen
Hi Kitty!
ReplyDeleteThis looks fantastic, we will love it! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Wow Kitty,
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing! YUM! ....and I see another pretty teacup!
I'll be back to check out more recipes! :)
Linda