TWD: Crunchy, Custardy Peach Tart

I actually made this week's TWD early on Friday.  Can you believe that?  I'm usually scrambling in the kitchen on Tuesday afternoons.  I made this Crunchy, Custardy Peach Tart, chosen by Rachel, for our date-night-in, since we're waiting until this weekend when our babysitter starts.  Hooray for weekly alone time!

I've already sung the praises of Georgia peaches to you, so I won't do that again.  This tart could be made with any tasty stone fruit- plums or nectarines would be divine.  The tart is made with a sweet, nutty crust, layered with peaches, covered with cream, and then topped with nutty streusel.  Hand me a fork.

Dorie's recipe called for a 9-inch tart pan, but I only have an 11-inch.  Luckily there was enough dough to make the stretch, and I had about a zillion peaches to use, so no problems with the fruit layer.  The crust came out a little dark on the edges for me, but that could be because of the larger pan/stretched crust issue.  In the future, I'll add a little extra dough.

 This is a nice summer treat.  I think it would be a nice addition at potlucks since it can be served at any temperature.  I love the topping (obvi) and the sweet fruit and cream are delicious match.

Thanks to Rachel at Sweet Tarte, whose tart looks beautiful!

*Tuesdays with Dorie (TWD) is a group of bloggers baking through Dorie Greenspan's Baking: From My Home to Yours.

** Find the recipe here.