Pistachio & Lime Tea Cakes

As I continue to bake and bake (and bake and bake) I am constantly discovering new pairings that have made me wonder what took me so long to realize that they belong together. I recently mentioned here about combining strawberries with balsamic, but today I have another new discovery for you, pistachios and lime make for a delicious combination.  I discovered this match made in heaven through my favorite Australian cooking magazine, Donna Hay (if you haven't browsed her website, I recommend you do it asap!) where in a recent issue she devoted a portion to flour-free desserts. My love for Donna Hay, the photography and recipes runs very deep, I also made another recipe here.  I decided to make an adaptation of her Pistachio and Lime Cake and was quite literally swept off my feet.  The nuttiness of the almond and pistachio flour create a terrific texture while the lime zest adds a bit of floral-sweetness to the dessert.  The only thing that you will need with these tea cakes is a piping hot cup of tea or an espresso.  Continue fore more...

*Photography and Styling by Alison