No, I'm not talking about the ladies of rfc ... er wait, those are trollops!

I want to make a very VERY special dessert for a student who has worked for
my department for 3 years. I want this dessert to be as beautiful as it is
delicious. I was thinking of some kind of fruit tart, perhaps nectarine?
(they are very tasty right now) The best of the strawberries are all but
gone. I was thinking of a crust with nuts, perhaps some kind of creamy
filling, fruit on top, artfully arranged, and a glaze if necessary. I'm a
competent baker, so even if you think the recipe is complicated, bring it
on! Would love to hear tried and true recipe suggestions.

many thanks,
TammyM in
Sacramento, California