Dazzle your taste buds and embark on a culinary adventure with easy tarts! Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this guide will unveil the secrets to crafting delightful tarts that will impress your family and friends. With a focus on simplicity and flavor, we'll explore a variety of recipes that cater to different dietary preferences and skill levels, ensuring that everyone can find the perfect tart to satisfy their cravings. From classic fruit tarts to savory vegetable tarts, and even indulgent chocolate tarts, the possibilities are endless. So, prepare your aprons, preheat your ovens, and let's embark on a delectable journey into the world of easy tarts!
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
QUICK AND EASY APPLE TART
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Place the puffed pastry rectangles onto a baking pan that's been sprayed with nonstick spray or lined with parchment paper. Add the sugar, salt and lemon juice to the apples. Stir to combine. Allow to sit for a few minutes.
- Arrange the apple slices on the pastry rectangles in a straight line, overlapping as you go. Bake until the pastry is puffed and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the pan immediately and place on a serving platter. Serve with caramel sauce and chopped pecans.
EASY PEACH TART
This recipe is too easy to believe! And over the years, I've come up with a few tricks to make it even easier. It's so tasty; your guests will never know how simple it was. Or let kids make it for you! Enjoy!
Provided by Sorrie_Lue
Categories Tarts
Time 40m
Yield 8-10 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place pie crust on a parment paper lined cookie sheet.
- Put the remaining ingredients, except the milk, into a large zip-close bag and shake until peaches are coated.
- "Dump" peach mixture into a mount in the center of the crust and "pat down" so the peaches are about 1 inch from the sides.
- Fold the lip of the pie crust over the edge of the peaches.
- Coat the edge of the crust with milk.
- Bake 35 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and crust is golden brown.
- Allow to set before serving.
- (If your crust bakes faster than your peaches, just cover the it with some foil.).
EASY CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TART
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Open up the 2 pieces of pie crust dough and lay one down on your work surface. Dip your finger in water and run it around the perimeter of the dough. Place the second piece on top; the water will help them adhere to each other. Roll out the combined dough to a 12-inch circle and press into a 9-inch tart pan. Use a fork to gently prick holes all over the bottom of the crust. With your rolling pin, roll over the top of the tart pan to trim the excess dough. Place a piece of nonstick foil down onto the dough and fill it with dried beans, uncooked rice or pastry beans. Bake until the tart begins to cook and brown slightly, about 20 minutes; remove the foil and bake until a deep golden brown, for an additional 20 minutes. Set aside to cool while making the filling. The crust can also be made 1 day in advance, cooled and then covered in foil for later use.
- 2. Heat the cream, milk and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat until the sugar is dissolved and the liquid is simmering, about 5 minutes. Add the chocolate, turn off the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk until the chocolate is thoroughly melted and the mixture is blended. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the egg into the cooled chocolate mixture.
- 3. Spread the jam over the bottom of the tart. Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared tart over the jam and bake until the filling is slightly firm but still has a bit of movement in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and place on a rack to cool.
- 4. Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with raspberries. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
EASY CHOCOLATE TART
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 8h40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For the crust: Add the cookies to a food processor and pulse to fine crumbs. Pour in the melted butter and pulse together. Tip into an 11-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom and press the mixture in with a 1/4-cup measure to form an even crust on the bottom and sides. Put it in the freezer for 15 minutes to set.
- For the ganache: Put the cream and butter in a pan and heat until the mixture starts to bubble.
- Put the dark and milk chocolate in a bowl and pour the warmed cream and butter over it. Mix everything together until melted and fully combined, then pour it into the chilled tart base. Refrigerate the tart overnight until set.
- For the chocolate curl garnish: Put the white chocolate and coconut oil in a bowl and set over a pan of simmering water until the chocolate is melted; mix together. Pour the melted mixture onto the underside of a clean baking sheet and spread it in a very thin layer with an offset spatula or knife. Put it in the freezer until set, about 2 minutes. (To check if it is set, press it with your fingertip; it should leave the slightest mark but not a depression.)
- Using a sharp-edged spatula, scrape the chocolate from the bottom of the baking sheet into curls. Remove the tart from the pan and decorate with the curls.
EASY CARAMEL APPLE TART
What's better than a 5-ingredient dessert ready in less than 30 minutes? This crescent tart is topped with caramelly dulce de leche and apples, and then, just to take it over the top, we added a drizzle of even more dulce de leche.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray; unroll sheet onto cookie sheet. Press into 12x9-inch rectangle. If using crescent rolls, press seams together. Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook butter, apples and sugar over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until apples are just tender.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the dulce de leche onto warm crescent crust, leaving 1/2-inch border; carefully arrange cooked apples in single layer over top. In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 1/4 cup dulce de leche uncovered on High 10 to 20 seconds or until thin enough to drizzle. Using fork, drizzle over apples. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g
EASY SHORTBREAD TART CRUST (NO ROLL)
Looked and looked on Zaar for just the shortbread crust and found many delicious crusts, but just not the one I was looking for. Perhaps I didn't key in the right search, but I found this recipe on the web and it's just what I was looking for...simple.
Provided by SweetSueAl
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 1 10-inch tart
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Blend ingredients to make a soft dough.
- Pat into a 9 or 10 inch tart or pie pan.
- Prick crust well with fork.
- Bake in 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.
EASY FRESH FRUIT TART
Need a refreshing fruit dessert? You probably have all the ingredients to make this one!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray; dust with Bisquick mix. In medium bowl, mix Bisquick mix and 1/3 cup sugar. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until crumbly. Stir in egg until soft dough forms. Pat dough into 12x10-inch rectangle on cookie sheet; pinch edges of rectangle to form 1/2-inch rim.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges just begin to brown. Cool crust on cookie sheet on wire rack 2 minutes. Remove crust with spatula onto cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- In small bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Beat in whipping cream on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Spread over crust to within 1/4 inch of rim. Arrange fruits on top. Brush jelly over fruits. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 33 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
EASY ZUCCHINI, TOMATO, AND CHEESE TART
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Remove the puff pastry from the package and let thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or until no longer frozen but still cool.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook 5 minutes, or until the onion is slightly tender. Stir in the zucchini and saute just until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Mix in the drained tomatoes and raise the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring often, until the zucchini is tender but not mushy and the juices have evaporated. Let cool.
- Lightly butter a dark-colored 9-inch tart pan with a removable rim or a glass pie plate. On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry into an 11-inch square. Fit it into the tart pan or pie plate. Trim off the overhanging pieces of pastry with scissors. Refrigerate the crust, uncovered, for 15 minutes, or up to 8 hours, covered.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the cheese, salt, pepper, and cooled vegetables. Spoon the mixture into the tart pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is brown and a knife inserted in the center of the tart comes out clean. Remove the outer rim of the tart pan. Let the tart cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before slicing. It is best to serve this tart very warm rather than piping hot.
EASY TART CRUST
An easy Easy Tart Crust recipe.
Categories Food Processor Dessert Chill Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 1 crostata crust or enough dough for raisin tartlets
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Blend flour and salt in processor. Add butter; using on/off turns, cut in until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 3 tablespoons ice water and cream. Process just until moist clumps form, adding more ice water by teaspoonfuls if dough is dry. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic; chill 1 hour. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled. Soften slightly at room temperature before rolling out.)
EASY TOMATO BASIL TART
This is so easy, simple and fresh! I make this often with just a nice green salad. You can reduce the fat by using 2% mozzarella and using less than 8 oz.
Provided by CarolAnn
Categories Savory Pies
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Slice the tomatoes into 1/2" slices.
- Line a 10" loose bottom tart pan with the pastry (pie) dough.
- Spread bottom of pastry with the mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with the basil.
- Cover with tomato slices, arranging to cover as evenly as possible.
- Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper, then drizzle with the olive oil.
- Bake 30-40 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh chopped basil.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
EASY CRANBERRY FRANGIPANE TART
My first experience with a frangipane tart was at a Friendsgiving celebration; one bite and I had fallen in love. The nutty almond filling is rich and buttery and is a perfect foundation for tangy cranberries. Using a simple but delicious cookie crumb crust makes it a breeze to bake up.
Provided by Dan Langan
Categories dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the crust: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom with baking spray and place on a sheet pan.
- Combine the cookie crumbs, flour, sugar and salt in a food processor or medium bowl and pulse or mix until combined. Add the butter and blend until moistened. The mixture should clump together in your hand; if it seems dry, mix in 1 teaspoon water until combined.
- Evenly press the crumbs into the bottom and up the sides of the tart pan. Bake until the center of the crust looks dry, about 12 minutes. Set aside on a wire rack to cool while you prepare the filling. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
- For the filling: Beat the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and salt in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and beat a few seconds more. Add the eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after each addition (don't worry if the mixture looks thin). Add the almond flour and all-purpose flour and mix on low until completely combined.
- Pour the frangipane into the warm crust and smooth it out towards the edges -- it's fine if it melts a little. Place the cranberry halves on top, pushing them in just slightly.
- Bake the tart at 350 degrees F until golden and set (not jiggly) and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 43 to 45 minutes. Let the tart cool completely on the rack before removing the outer ring and placing the tart on a platter. Dust the edges of the tart lightly with confectioners' sugar, then sprinkle the toasted almond slices around the edges of the tart.
EASY FRUIT TART WITH PECAN COOKIE CRUST
This gorgeous dessert has a nutty tart shell inspired by pecan sandies, lemon curd-spiked whipped cream filling, and stunning fruit topping.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories Spring Tart Dessert Lemon Fruit Strawberry Berry Mango Milk/Cream Pecan Nut
Yield 8-10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Pulse cookies, pecans, sugar, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a food processor until finely ground. Add butter and pulse until dough sticks together when squeezed with your fingertips. Transfer dough to pan and press into bottom and up sides of pan. Chill until set, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer pan to a rimmed baking sheet and bake shell until golden, 18-20 minutes. Let cool.
- Using an electric mixer on high speed, whip cream in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Fold in lemon curd and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt, then whip on medium-high speed until medium peaks form.
- Spoon lemon curd mixture into tart shell and top with fruit. Chill 15 minutes to set, then serve.
- Do Ahead
- Tart shell can be baked 3 days ahead. Let cool, tightly wrap with plastic, and store at room temperature.
RUSTIC APPLE CRANBERRY TART ~ EASY ONE
Another quick yummy dessert to serve! Perfect anytime, nice for fall!!!! Recipe was from Ocean Spray ~ Picture is also from Ocean Spray!
Provided by Carol Junkins
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F ~ Unwrap pie crust: press seams together firmly. Place in 9 inch pie plate.
- 2. Combine all ingredients , except sugar, in medium mixing bowl; mix well. Spoon fruit mixture into pastry lined plate. Fold edges of pastry over fruit, pleating so crust lies flat. Sprinkle sugar over crust.
- 3. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degree F. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until fruit is bubbly and crust is golden brown !!!! Nice and easy !!!!
EASY RASPBERRY CREAM TART
Refrigerated sugar cookie dough,makes the crust for this cream cheese tart. Any fresh berry can be used, such as blackberries or blueberries, frozen berries water out too much, so be sure and use fresh. A 12" pizza pan can substitute for the tart pan. This gem comes from MIdwestLiving May 09.
Provided by BakinBaby
Categories Tarts
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Press cookie dough slices into bottom and fluted sides of a greased 11" tart pan with removable bottom, do not prick; bake 20 minute at 350.
- In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese on high for 30 seconds, add 1/4 Celsius sugar, egg, lemon zest, juice and vanilla, beat until combined.
- Pour cheese mixture over warm crust, spread evenly.
- Place raspberries in a single layer on top of cheese mixture, sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar.
- Bake 15-17 min or until cheese mixture is set; transfer to a wire rack, let cool 30 minute before serving.
- Just before serving sprinkle with powdered sugar & garnish with additional fresh berries, if you like.
EASY APPLE TART
My husband was going to be an hour late for dinner and I had everything all set to serve. I decided to make a tart while waiting for him to get home. This is what I ended up with.
Provided by Nado2003
Categories Tarts
Time 45m
Yield 1 tart, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix dry pie crust ingredients, then add oil and milk. Mix just until incorporated wet and dry. Don't over work dough, and press onto tart pan with removable bottom. Bring crust about 1/2 inch up the side of the pan.
- Mix apple slices (use apple slicer/corer that cuts apple into 8 slices, then cut each slice into 3s), flour, cinnamon, salt, lemon juice, sugar and egg yolk.
- Brush crust all over with egg white.
- Place apple slices onto crust starting with the outside edge, slightly overlapping pieces into a ring, then put another circle of apple slices in the remaining inside circle.
- Mix topping of turbinado sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle all over apple slices.
- Bake 30 minutes, until crust is brown.
- Serve with ice cream.
EASY APPLE TART
This may be the easiest apple dessert, ever. No pie plate is required to make this treat-simply fill, fold and bake!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Make pastry as directed-except roll into 13-inch round. Place on ungreased large cookie sheet. Cover with plastic wrap while making filling.
- In large bowl, mix brown sugar and flour. Stir in apples. Remove plastic wrap from pastry. Mound apple mixture in center of pastry to within 3 inches of edge. Cut butter into small pieces; sprinkle over apples. Fold edge of pastry over apples, making pleats so it lays flat on apples (pastry will not cover apples in center). Sprinkle pastry with sugar.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is light golden brown. Cover center of pie with 5-inch square of foil during last 10 to 15 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning. Cool on cookie sheet on cooling rack 1 hour, or serve warm if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 2, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 2 g
EASY SALTED CARAMEL APPLE TART
This apple tart recipe can be as homemade or as store-bought as your heart (and your schedule) desires. Your ingredient list is short and sweet, allowing the simple flavors of buttery pastry, tangy apples, sticky-sweet caramel and sea salt to shine.
Provided by Kelly Senyei
Categories dessert
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Slice the apples into thin pieces (about 1/4-inch). Put them in a large bowl, and then add the lemon juice, vanilla extract and brown sugar, tossing to thoroughly combine.
- Unfold the sheet of puff pastry onto the lined baking sheet. Lightly score the dough by cutting a border 1 inch from the edges (do not cut through the pastry). Prick the pastry all over with a fork. Shake off any excess liquid from each apple slice, and then arrange them on the puff pastry inside the border area.
- Whisk together the egg with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash. Bake the tart until golden and puffed, 15 to 17 minutes.
- Remove the tart from the oven, drizzle it with the caramel sauce and sprinkle it with sea salt if desired. Slice and serve immediately.
EASY PLUM TART
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lay the pastry on a floured surface and cut in half. Sprinkle one piece with the almonds and some sugar; lay the other piece on top. Press together with a rolling pin to make a 6-by-14-inch rectangle. Score a 1-inch border with a knife. Pierce the middle with a fork and make small slits with a knife. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush with water and bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on a rack.
- Stir 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons water and the lemon juice in a heavy pan. Cover and cook over medium-high heat just until the sugar melts. Uncover and cook, swirling the pan, until amber, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; add the plums, 3 tablespoons butter and the vanilla pod and seeds. Cook over low heat, tossing, until the plums are soft and the sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and swirl to combine.
- Transfer the crust to a platter. Top with the plums and half of the sauce. Serve with ice cream and the remaining sauce on the side.
EASY CARAMEL APPLE TART
This is a recipe I found on Pillsbury's web site which is easy enough for a weeknight dessert, especially if you premake the crust. You could probably substitue fresh apples for the canned and acheive a wonderful result. I also want to try this with a crust made of gingersnaps.
Provided by HappyMommy1422
Categories Tarts
Time 45m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F Remove pie crusts from pouches.
- Place 1 crust flat in center of ungreased large cookie sheet.
- If necessary, press out folds or creases.
- Place second crust flat over first crust, matching edges and pressing to seal.
- With rolling pin, roll out into 14-inch round.
- Fold 1/2 inch of crust edge under, forming border; press to seal seam.
- If desired, flute edge.
- Prick crust generously with fork.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- In medium bowl, beat yogurt and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until blended.
- Spread evenly over cooled baked crust.
- Spread pie filling evenly over yogurt mixture.
- Drizzle caramel topping over top.
- Cut into wedges.
EASY CITRUS TART
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 40m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make the curd: Whisk the sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk the whole eggs and yolks in a small bowl, then whisk into the lemon mixture. Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it's thick like pudding, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter a few pieces at a time until incorporated. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl, pushing it through with a rubber spatula. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until completely set, at least 4 hours and up to 5 days.
- Make the tart: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Break the graham crackers into pieces, then pulse in a food processor with the sugar until finely ground; drizzle in the melted butter and pulse to combine.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and about 1 inch up the side of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake until golden, about 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack and let cool completely.
- Pour the curd into the prepared crust and gently press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours. Remove the springform ring and transfer the tart to a platter. Top with whipped cream.
Tips:
- Prepare the Crust in Advance: You can make the tart crust a day ahead and keep it refrigerated until ready to use. This will save time and ensure the crust is cold and firm before baking.
- Use Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your tart. Use fresh, ripe fruits and vegetables, and high-quality dairy products.
- Don't Overfill the Tart: Too much filling can cause the tart to overflow during baking. Fill the tart shell no more than ¾ full.
- Bake the Tart on a Baking Sheet: This will help catch any drips or spills and make cleanup easier.
- Let the Tart Cool Completely Before Serving: This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.
Conclusion:
With a little planning and effort, you can easily create a delicious and impressive tart that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you choose a classic fruit tart, a savory vegetable tart, or a decadent chocolate tart, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will love. So get creative and experiment with different flavors and ingredients. With a little practice, you'll be a tart-baking pro in no time!
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