Is it a pie, is it a tart? Yes. And yes!
I first saw this odd pie-tart hybrid while browsing a pastry table at a local market. I was intrigued for a fleeting moment, then able to pass by with a "eh..."
Mr. Baird was intrigued for longer. His silent reaction was to sneak it into the shopping cart while I browsed the tea aisle. I gave him a sideways glance as the cashier scanned it and put it in a bag. He maintained his poker face.
I'll admit, I was a little irritated. I like trying new things, but we had a surplus of sweets at home.When I reluctantly decided to try a bite I recognized the cream cheese tart crust immediately- though it lacked the loving touch of a little salt. Like most grocery-bought bakery items, it was just
okay.
A while later, something happened. It was a daydream I think, or the deepest thought this
dessertophile could muster. In my mind's eye I saw tart dough, baked into tall fortress walls,which held a kingdom of every type of berry. There was a lattice top, too.