Elinor Klivens

These dessert packages are fun to make and a clever way to serve strudel. Try either tart dried cherries or the sweeter dried Bing - both available at specialty foods stores and most supermarkets.

Use store-bought puff pastry and raspberry jam for this speedy version of the classic French jalousie tart.

The crumb topping and cake are prepared from one simple mixture, so this dessert comes together in no time.