tart Recipes
21 delicious tart recipes from around the world
Classic Bakewell Tart
A quintessential British almond tart featuring a crisp shortcrust pastry base, a layer of sweet raspberry jam, and a rich, nutty frangipane filling, traditionally from Bakewell, Derbyshire.
Classic British Jam Tarts
Delightful and simple jam tarts, a beloved British classic perfect for baking with children. These individual pastry cases are filled with your favorite jam and baked until golden and crisp.
Classic Treacle Tart
A quintessential British dessert featuring a sweet, sticky filling of golden syrup and lemon encased in a crisp, buttery shortcrust pastry. This classic tart is beloved for its comforting sweetness and delightful texture.
Crostata di Ricotta
A classic Italian ricotta tart featuring a sweet, creamy ricotta filling infused with citrus zest and studded with chocolate chips, all encased in a rustic shortcrust pastry (pasta frolla). This dessert is a delightful treat, often enjoyed during holidays like Easter.
Flamiche aux Poireaux (Picardy Leek Tart)
A rustic and deeply satisfying tart from the Picardy region of Northern France, featuring a rich, creamy leek filling encased in a buttery pastry. It's a delightful alternative to quiche, showcasing the subtle sweetness of leeks.
Pastiera Napoletana
A traditional Neapolitan Easter cake, this rich and fragrant tart features a sweet shortcrust pastry filled with a creamy mixture of cooked wheat berries, ricotta cheese, candied citrus peel, and the distinctive aroma of orange blossom water.
Pissaladière
A classic Niçoise onion tart, featuring deeply caramelized onions atop a rustic bread dough, adorned with savory anchovies and briny Niçoise olives. Often considered the Riviera's answer to pizza.
Quiche Alsacienne (Alsatian Onion Tart)
A classic Alsatian quiche featuring deeply caramelized onions suspended in a rich, creamy custard, baked in a buttery pastry crust. This is the original, simpler version of quiche before the addition of lardons made it 'Lorraine'.
Quiche Lorraine
The original French savory tart from Lorraine - a silky egg custard with crispy lardons baked in a buttery, flaky pastry. Simple perfection.
Tarte au Citron
A classic French lemon tart featuring a crisp, sweet pastry shell filled with a vibrant, tangy lemon curd. Often finished with a torched meringue for a delightful contrast in texture and flavor. A true patisserie staple.
Tarte aux Pommes
A classic French apple tart, featuring thinly sliced apples arranged in a beautiful spiral over a sweet pastry crust, finished with a glistening glaze. A staple in French patisseries.
Tarte Tatin
The iconic French upside-down apple tart, featuring tender, caramelized apples nestled under a crisp, buttery puff pastry. A delightful dessert born from a happy accident.
Västerbottenpaj
A savory tart featuring Sweden's most prized and intensely flavored Västerbotten cheese, baked in a crisp shortcrust pastry. This classic Swedish dish is perfect for celebrations or as an elegant appetizer.
Zwiebelkuchen (German Onion Tart)
A classic German savory tart, Zwiebelkuchen features a rich filling of slowly cooked onions and crispy bacon nestled in a buttery crust. It's a beloved tradition, especially during wine festivals in autumn.
Papelón con Limón
A traditional Venezuelan beverage made from unrefined cane sugar (papelón) and lime juice, offering a perfect balance of sweet and tart refreshment.
Pastafrola (Argentine Quince Tart)
A classic Argentine tea-time treat, Pastafrola is a sweet shortcrust pastry tart filled with quince paste (membrillo) and often topped with a decorative lattice. It's a beloved dessert with Italian roots, perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or mate.
Tarta de Coco (Venezuelan Coconut Tart)
A delightful Venezuelan coconut tart featuring a rich, sweet coconut filling baked in a crisp pastry crust. This dessert is a perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and tropical flavors.
Hertzoggie
A classic South African sweet treat featuring a crisp shortcrust pastry shell filled with sweet apricot jam and topped with a chewy coconut meringue.
Hertzoggies
Delicate shortcrust jam tarts filled with apricot jam and topped with a sweet, chewy coconut meringue, then baked until golden. A beloved South African treat.
Melktert (South African Milk Tart)
A beloved South African classic, Melktert features a crisp, buttery shortcrust pastry filled with a lusciously creamy, sweet custard, finished with a generous dusting of cinnamon. It's a comforting and elegant dessert perfect for any occasion.
Tipsy Tart
A rich and boozy date tart, soaked in a warm brandy syrup, resulting in a wonderfully moist and decadent adult dessert.