Tarte Tatin

[Lochina]

That's the question. It's probably a matter of preference, but please state yours.

Thanks.

[merstar]

I like Tarte Tatin unadorned.

[Eric_Malson]

With ice cream....with whipped cream....unadorned....

The only appropriate response--

Um, yes, please!

[GG Mora]

Well, if it must be adorned, make it creme fraiche.

[challah-baker]

No, no, no! Just plain, please!

[Comfort Me]

Glace de Fromage Blanc

[Bond Girl]

Cinnamon ice cream, buttermilk ice cream or creme friche.

[bergerka]

Yes. One of each, please, including the plain slice, and that should just about do it for my tarte tatin...what are YOU having for dessert?

K

[Lochina]

I had completely forgotten about creme fraiche. Definitely going that route. Another question--I like to have tarte tatin warm, but do I have to make it a la minute? Or can I do it ahead of time, unmold, and pop into a warm oven beofre serving? I'd like to be able to do it ahead (it's for a Valentine's Day dinner, and I don't want to be in the kitchen cooking it over the stovetop during the meal), but I'm afraid the crust will go soggy. Any suggestions?

Thanks again.

[KarenS]

Keep it warm and don't unmold it until you are ready

[cbarre02]

What about whipped Brie, or Camambert? Or a yogurt sorbet?

[Louisa Chu]

You have to unmold it otherwise the caramel will harden to much and you'll never get it out clean. Your crust should not go soggy - and will benefit from the imbibing.

According to the Brotherhood of the Tarte Tatin it should be served plain.

Me, I like it warm with a vanilla ice cream action - maybe even cinnamon ice cream - but I'm digging the yogurt sorbet idea too.

[KarenS]

You don't have to unmold it. I simply torch the pan (or put in a hot oven briefly).