Plum Tart Dessert Porcelain Limoges Box

A plum tart, a classic of French pastry shops, sits ready to be sliced in this sweet porcelain box. Its crust and fruit were painted by hand in Limoges, France, as a Limoges box for dessert fans.

From the Patisserie Window

In late summer, French bakeries fill their windows with tarte aux prunes, made with the small purple plums of Alsace and Lorraine. This porcelain tart captures that seasonal treat, a reminder of afternoon coffee and pastry in a small village cafe. It is the kind of piece that makes anyone who has traveled in France smile with recognition.

The Dessert Course

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Belongs in a dessert, bakery or French food collection
• Pairs with orange tart, teapot and cookbook pieces

A Slice for Special Days

Give it to a pastry chef, a baker who opens her own shop, a friend back from a trip to Alsace, or a host who always serves dessert with flair. It looks right at home on a kitchen shelf, a tea cart or a dining room hutch beside the cake stands. It also makes a playful thank-you for the neighbor who shares homemade pies.