A well-made tart is quite the treat. Whether you aim to satisfy your sweet tooth with a delightful dessert or need something savory to serve on your dinner menu, our best tart recipes give any classic pie a run for its money. We also sprinkled in a few savory tart options for appetizers at your next holiday party or summer celebration.
Make it mini! These adorable chocolate chess tarts are perfect for a bridal luncheon or baby shower. Made in a mini muffin tin, they are also perfect pick-ups for a holiday table.
Nothing says summer quite like a tomato tart or pie. Ours features a rainbow of heirloom tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a little smoked mozzarella. The tomatoes are salted first to keep them from getting soggy as they bake.
It’s a party appetizer. It’s a side. It’s a main. That’s the beauty of our Pear-and-Brie Puff Pastry Tarts. Creamy cheese and sweet fruit are always a winning combination, and served warm? Well, that’s irresistible.
Two desserts in one. This tart wows with a layer of chocolate ganache and homemade Bourbon Balls. The Bourbon Balls balance out the rich chocolate, and the buttery crust provides crunchy contrast. Chill for at least two hours so the Ganache Filling is firm. Serve cold.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. We’d happily comply if our daily serving comes from this flower tart. Our tips make this stunning dessert’s apple rose feature easy to create.
Take a pecan pie, and make it easier. That’s what this pecan tart does, turning gooey caramel into a dense, toothsome filling while it bakes and cools. This tart is welcome at holiday parties, potlucks, and picnics alike.
Tomatoes are the star of these mini bites made right in your muffin pan. Fill seasoned squares of puff pastries with cherry tomatoes and cheese for these simple tarts you’ll turn to again and again. Top with fresh basil.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Chef Emeril Lagasse shared his beloved recipe for traditional Portuguese pastries, which are little bites of creamy, flaky, buttery goodness.
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
When you want to try something a little different than pie, give this tart a try. Crispy, flaky, and topped with sweet apples for a delicious twist.
