As the standard of living rises in the Republic of China people are able to afford more than basic necessities, and have taken an interest in various new luxuries, large and small--among them, the fruit tart.
許多人都有這種經驗：在西餐廳食罷，侍者送來一份精巧可愛的飯後甜點﹘﹘香酥可口的塔形餅皮，盛著入口即溶的鮮奶油餡，頂端飾以色澤鮮麗、光滑晶瑩的水果，令人想吃又捨不得吃。