50 of Our Prettiest Tart Recipes

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50 of Our Prettiest Tart Recipes2/50 Pecan Tarts 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pecan Tarts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 20 Go to Recipe 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 Taste of Home Pear Tarte TatinAlbeit the intimidating name, this tart recipe is so simple to prepare, and the end

result is mouthwateringly delicious!

result is mouthwateringly delicious! —Bhavna Anil, Charlotte, North Carolina Go to Recipe 3/50 Lauren Habermehl for Taste of Home 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 Go to Recipe 4/50 5/50 Fruit Tart 29 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Fruit Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s well worth the effort to whip up this creamy fruit tart bursting

with juicy berries

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 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe 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 TartWith a flaky, buttery crust and sugary filling made with golden syrup, treacle tart recipe is worth baking. —Lauren Habermehl, Milwaukee,

Wisconsin Go to Recipe Love the English?

Wisconsin Go to Recipe Love the English? Try this delicious English custard tart next. 7/50 8/50 Rhubarb Tart with Shortbread Crust 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe 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 Taste of Home Canadian Butter TartsWhen 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 Go to Recipe 9/50 Taste of Home Chocolate TartMaking 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 Go to Recipe 10/50 11/50 Terrific Tomato Tart 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Tomato Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe

Sweet cravings, begone: This free-form plum tart is done in only 35 minutes

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 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ginger Plum Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe 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

to your to-bake list for the year ahead. 13/50 Grilled Fruit Phyllo Tart Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Fruit Phyllo Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe 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 Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate

Try making individual tartlets instead of one big

Mint Truffle Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe 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 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe 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 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe 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 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blood Orange Caramel Tarte Tatin Recipe photo by Taste of

Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings

Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings. Go to Recipe 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 18/50 Best Lime Tart 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the

This is one of my husband’s favorite desserts

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 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe 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 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate S’mores Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From

It’s truly indulgent

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 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Heavenly Blueberry Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe 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

out of the oven. —Lyin Schramm, Berwick, Maine 22/50 Peaches ‘n’ Cream Raspberry Tart 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peaches ‘n’ Cream Raspberry Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe 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 4 Reviews Contest Winner Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to

This easy apple tart recipe is my personal favorite

Recipe 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 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe 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!

the Iowa State Fair for this one! 25/50 Elegant Fresh Berry Tart 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe 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 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Pear Hazelnut Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a

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