These incredible tart recipes are just as pretty as they are delicious!
50 of Our Prettiest Tart Recipes
Updated on Sep. 19, 2024
Rhubarb Tart
The rhubarb flavor in this tart recipe balances nicely with the honey and amaretto. The mascarpone cheese makes it rich and creamy. Sometimes I’ll even double the rhubarb for really sumptuous tarts. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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Pecan Tarts
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 20
From the Recipe Creator:
The flaky crust combined with a rich center makes these little pecan tarts a satisfying snack to serve and eat. They look so appealing on a pretty platter and make a great finger-food dessert when you’re entertaining. They also freeze well. —Jean Rhodes, Tignall, Georgia
Pear Tarte Tatin
Albeit the intimidating name, this tart recipe is so simple to prepare, and the end result is mouthwateringly delicious! —Bhavna Anil, Charlotte, North Carolina
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Portuguese Egg Tart (Pastel de Nata)
You can’t visit Portugal or even research a trip to Lisbon without stumbling over one of the country’s best-known dishes: Portuguese egg tart. —Lauren Habermehl, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Fruit Tart
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It’s well worth the effort to whip up this creamy fruit tart bursting with juicy berries. A friend gave me the recipe, and it always receives rave reviews at gatherings. —Susan Terzakis, Andover, Massachusetts
6/50
Lime Divine Tarts
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Winter is prime time for limes, so why not showcase them at your holiday party? These cute cups are impressive but easy to make. —Ann Yri, Lewisville, Texas
Treacle Tart
With a flaky, buttery crust and sugary filling made with golden syrup, treacle tart recipe is worth baking. —Lauren Habermehl, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Love the English? Try this delicious English custard tart next.
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Rhubarb Tart with Shortbread Crust
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a perfect ending to a grilled summer meal! Between the creamy texture, the pretty color and the buttery crust, this recipe is simply delightful. —Emily Seefeldt, Red Wing, Minnesota
Canadian Butter Tarts
When I got married and moved to Ontario, my husband’s favorite coffee snack was this butter tart. But they were impossible to find at times, so a great friend shared her grandmother’s recipe for this Canadian staple. —Jen Smallwood, Portsmouth, Virginia
9/50
Chocolate Tart
Making a chocolate tart should be on every baker’s bucket list. This rich pastry turns basic ingredients into a sublime filling and crust combo that even the most discerning chocolate lover will appreciate. —Rachael Cushing, Portland, Oregon
10/50
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Terrific Tomato Tart
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Signature Mediterranean ingredients—including basil, tomatoes, feta and phyllo—meld beautifully in this fresh and airy tart recipe. —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
12/50
Ginger Plum Tart
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sweet cravings, begone: This free-form plum tart is done in only 35 minutes. It's extra awesome when served warm. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Looking for the best desserts? These recipes got the highest ratings and the most visitors this year. Add them to your to-bake list for the year ahead.
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Grilled Fruit Phyllo Tart
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This tart was a hit at my friend's baby shower. It reminds me of a fruit salad that my mother used to make with cream cheese and whipped topping. Everyone loved the flaky crust, and the bright colors make it a pretty addition to any spread. —Laura McAllister, Morganton, North Carolina
14/50
Chocolate Mint Truffle Tart
Total Time
50 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Eating a slice of this decadent tart recipe is like biting into a smooth truffle candy. You can vary the flavor by using raspberry-flavored chocolate baking chips.—Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan
15/50
Strawberry Tart
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This creamy strawberry tart boasts a crunchy chocolate layer tucked next to the crust. Try making individual tartlets instead of one big dessert. —Dawn Tringali, Hamilton Square, New Jersey
16/50
Chocolate Ganache Pumpkin Tart
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love the flavor combination of spiced pumpkin and chocolate, which inspired me to create this chocolate pumpkin tart. Sometimes I like to sprinkle chopped crystallized ginger over the chocolate ganache for extra flavor and texture. —Bernice Janowski, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
17/50
Blood Orange Caramel Tarte Tatin
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings.
From the Recipe Creator:
I never had blood oranges until I moved to California. Their growing season is pretty short, so I use them in everything I possibly can. Whenever I have something to go to, my friends demand that I bring this tart recipe. The sweet orange flavor pairs perfectly with brown sugar and looks so lovely. —Pamela Butkowski, Hermosa Beach, California
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Best Lime Tart
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This treat is the perfect balance between tart and sweet, and the almonds in the crust are just wonderful. This is one of my husband’s favorite desserts. Enjoy! —Charis O’Connell, Mohnton, Pennsylvania
19/50
Mango Cream Tart
Total Time
45 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This fresh, luscious tart makes me happy!—Jami Geittmann, Art Director, Taste of Home Magazine
20/50
Chocolate S’mores Tart
Total Time
30 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this tart recipe for my kids, who love having s’mores on the fire pit. It’s truly indulgent. We simply can’t get enough of the billowy marshmallow topping. —Dina Crowell, Fredericksburg, Virginia
21/50
Blueberry Tart
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mmm—this tart is bursting with the fresh flavor of blueberries! Not only do I bake berries with the crust, but I also top the tart with more just-picked fruit after I take it out of the oven. —Lyin Schramm, Berwick, Maine
22/50
Peaches ‘n’ Cream Raspberry Tart
Total Time
45 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh peach slices and big, juicy raspberries crown this beautiful tart from Brenda Harmon of Hastings, Minnesota. An almond-flavored cream filling and macaroon crust complement the fruits. “It’s the perfect dessert for company during peach season,” says Brenda.
23/50
Apple Tart
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For 15 years my husband, daughter and I owned and operated an apple orchard, where we raised 27 variations of apples on 2,200 trees. This easy apple tart recipe is my personal favorite. My family even prefers this wonderful dish with tart apples over traditional apple pie. I hope you enjoy it, too. —Marilyn Begres, Dexter, Michigan
24/50
Fudge Pecan Brownie Tart
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love inventing my own recipes and entering contests—I won a blue ribbon at the Iowa State Fair for this one!
25/50
Elegant Fresh Berry Tart
Total Time
55 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This elegant tart was my first original creation. If other fresh fruits are used, adjust the simple syrup flavor to match. —Denise Nakamoto, Elk Grove, California
26/50
Chocolate Pear Hazelnut Tart
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As a teenage foreign exchange student in the south of France, I was horribly homesick. Then my host family’s Grandmother Miette arrived and asked if I’d like to help her bake this nutty tart recipe from scratch. It turned my trip around and inspired my lifelong passion for baking. Weighing ingredients, roasting nuts, kneading dough—the art of baking transcends language. —Lexi McKeown, Los Angeles, California
27/50
Rustic Chocolate Raspberry Tart
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a delectable dessert that’s simple but feels upscale. With its fresh raspberries and Nutella-covered homemade pastry crust, you and your guests won’t be able to get enough. —Christina Seremetis, Rockland, Massachusetts
28/50
Shortbread Lemon Tart
Total Time
45 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Be patient when making the crust for this lemon tart. It will take a few minutes of pulsing for the food processor to work its magic. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
29/50
Chai Truffle Tart
Total Time
55 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My chai-flavored tart recipe boasts chocolate and caramel layers tucked inside a salty pretzel crust. Truffles on top make it extra indulgent. —Chantal Bourbon, Montreal, Quebec
30/50
Black Forest Tart
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cherry pie filling and a melted chocolate drizzle top a rich, fudgy cake made from chocolate cookie crumbs. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
31/50
Peach Tart
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When ripe peaches finally arrive at local fruit stands, this is the first recipe I reach for. The tart is perfection—a delightful way to celebrate spring's arrival! You can make the tart with other varieties of fruit, too. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario
32/50
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Our daughter first astounded us with her cooking talents when she made this cheesecake at 13 years of age. With a unique cookie crumb crust and extra-creamy filling, people think this dessert was made by a gourmet baker!
—Kathleen Gualano, Cary, Illinois
33/50
Favorite Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Tart
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I grew up in Louisiana where, as in most of the South, pecan pie is a staple. This tart variation is extra good because it includes chocolate. I decided to up the decadence even more by adding bourbon and drizzling some caramel on top. —Amber Needham, San Antonio, Texas
34/50
Pear Tart
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My sister-in-law brought this pretty pastry to dinner one night, and we all went back for seconds. It is truly scrumptious. —Kathryn Rogers, Suisun City, California
35/50
Cherry-Almond Streusel Tart
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Brimming with fresh cherries and topped with a crunchy streusel, this tempting tart recipe is a great way to end dinner on a sweet note. It’s elegant, tastes delicious, and is so easy to make. —Marion Lee, Mount Hope, Ontario
36/50
Blueberry-Blackberry Rustic Tart
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My dad would always stop our car on the side of the road in Maine and say, "I smell blueberries." He had a pail ready. Then Mom would bake the wild berries in a cornmeal crust to make this homey tart. —Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
37/50
Salted Dark Chocolate Tart
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was little, my grandpa always had a bag of caramels in his truck and a few in his pocket. Whether we were camping or going to a movie, I enjoyed sharing caramels with him. Now I try to put caramel in as many of my desserts as possible, including this sweet and salty tart. —Leah Tackitt, Austin, Texas
38/50
Berry Tartlets
Total Time
50 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Bring spring flavors together in this delectable miniature tart recipe. Raspberries and blueberries both work well with the whipped cream and lemon curd mixture or choose your favorite berries instead. These sweet treats are great for a ladies tea, brunch or spring holiday celebration. —Mary J. Walters, Westerville, Ohio
39/50
Turtle Praline Tart
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This rich dessert is my own creation, and I'm very proud of it. It's easy enough to make for everyday meals but special enough to serve guests or take to a potluck. —Kathy Specht, Clinton, Montana
40/50
Rustic Fruit Tart
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I love pie, but we can't eat a whole 9-inch pie by ourselves. So I make these easy tarts using rhubarb and raspberries picked at home. Sometimes I substitute apples, peaches or our garden blueberries for the rhubarb. —Naomi Olson Hamilton, Michigan
41/50
Blueberry Crumble Tarts
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pop one in a lunch box, share a batch at work or wait until dessert—these are sweet anytime, anywhere. Sometimes, I refrigerate prepared tarts overnight and bake them while making dinner the next day. Foolproof. —Carole Fraser, North York, Ontario
42/50
Walnut Tart
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Meet the Cook: The first time my husband tried this, he said there ought to be a law against anything tasting so good! I've served it at picnics and family occasions...and even once at a bridal shower. It's fine either as a dessert or for breakfast.
We are the parents of three grown children and grandparents of two.
-Rovena Wallace, Trafford, Pennsylvania
43/50
Lemon Tart with Almond Crust
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Our state produces an abundance of lemons, and everyone is always looking for new ways to use them. This beautiful tart is my delicious solution to the excess-lemon problem! —Lois Kinneberg, Phoenix, Arizona
44/50
Cranberry Tart
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While everyone is enjoying a bountiful meal, this eye-catching tart can be baking to perfection in the oven. The pretty holiday dessert calls for very few ingredients, and it's a snap to assemble. —Jackie Zack, Riverside, Connecticut
45/50
Cinnamon Apple Tart
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I got the idea for this delicious fall tart recipe from a lovely Italian woman who’s also a fabulous cook. It’s so simple to make—and cleanup is just as easy! I often make two and freeze one. —Stacie Blemings, Heath, Texas
46/50
Raspberry Red Bakewell Tart
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I fell for the Bakewell tart, a British dessert, while stationed in Dubai with the Navy. Jam with almond filling is traditional, but red velvet makes this a holiday dazzler. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
47/50
Caramel Peanut Fantasy
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Packed with peanuts and gooey with caramel, this do-ahead treat is one sweet dream of a dessert to serve company. With an easy cookie crust and scrumptious candy bar layers, it goes together quickly—and will disappear just as fast! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
48/50
Rustic Caramel Apple Tart
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Like an apple pie without the pan, this scrumptious tart recipe has a crispy crust that cuts nicely and a yummy caramel topping. —Betty Fulks, Onia, Arkansas
49/50
Rustic Cranberry Tarts
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 tarts (6 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to serve colorful desserts for gatherings with family and friends. These beautiful tarts are filled with cranberry and citrus flavor, and they’re easy to make and serve. —Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin
50/50
Lemon Tart
Total Time
45 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Be patient when making the crust for this lemon tart. It will take a few minutes of pulsing for the food processor to work its magic. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
