I visited Cassis Bake on the Danforth between Main and Greenwood today. Very nice bakery with some Asian baked goods, as well as maple butter tarts with a delicate crust, and seasonal treats.
I appreciate the butter tarts coming in a smaller size and a regular size.
Very nice people.
I bought a small maple butter tart without currants, a rhubarb brioche, 2 strawberry rhubarb tarts, and some shortbread.
They make berry shortcakes and roll cakes to order with 3 days notice.
They have chocolate mousse in cups ready to go. They also have personal sized lemon tarts, the size Dufflet used to make, roughiy 10 cm in diameter.
I think this place is worth checking out.
I seem to remember the baker used to bake butter tarts for the Law Society/ Osgoode Hall cafeteria. The filling is more firm and stableized than a runny tart. It’s a distinct style from Ba Noi, Circle and Squares or Maid’s Cottage, with a much more delicate crust. It’s also made with maple syrup, but somehow isn’t overly sweet.
My maple butter tart’s crust broke on its way home in a box in my backpack. So, no photo!
