Treacle tart
Comforting and homely, not much beats a traditional treacle tart. Except, perhaps, one with a salted honey crust…
Lemon tart
Spend time making a lemon tart from scratch – with its citrusy, creamy custard filling and golden, flaky pastry, it’s a richly rewarding project. A bright, sunshiny dessert that’s perfect all year round. See more zingy lemon recipes.
Almond apple tart
A beautiful, crowd-pleasing dessert that makes the most of sticky golden syrup, sweet apples, and both ground and whole almonds. Best served with ice cream.
Custard tart
John Torode’s family-sized classic custard tart is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Crisp pastry and creamy, nutmeg-speckled custard is a match made in heaven.
Plum and pistachio frangipane tart
Squidgy plums and crunchy pistachios are a match made in heaven in this impressive tart. Use a shop-bought block of shortcrust pastry if you don’t fancy making your own. See all our favourite frangipane recipes.
Cornflake tart
Recreate a staple school dinner with our revamped cornflake tart recipe, combining fresh berry jam with added peanuts for extra crunch. Serve with custard or cream for a family-friendly pudding. Next, try our fun cornflake panna cotta recipe.
Chocolate and peanut caramel tart
This is a chocolate lovers dream especially if you love a classic snickers chocolate bar too. Go nuts over our epic chocolate tart with crumbly peanut pastry. Plenty more chocolate recipes here.
Manchester tart
Recreate a classic British dish with this sweet Manchester tart – homemade custard really elevates the flavour although you can buy the pastry pre-made to speed things up.
Rum tarte tatin
Check out our showstopping tarte tatin recipe with russet apples, flaky puff pastry and dark rum. This impressive pudding may take a bit of time to make but it’s well worth the wait.
Pear, ginger and almond tart
Impress at your next dinner party with this frangipane tart, studded with juicy pears and flavoured with warming stem ginger. Discover more autumnal pear recipes.
Portuguese custard tarts
Make classic Portuguese custard tarts Pastéis de Nata with step-by-step help from the olive test kitchen. Dusting the pastry with icing sugar gives the tarts a golden, caramelised crust when cooked.
Butterscotch banoffee tart
Check out this creamy chocolate tart recipe with juicy bananas, salted caramel and old school butterscotch Angel Delight. Impress your friends and family with this super indulgent dessert. See more banana recipes.
Key lime tarts
Key lime tart pairs lime juice with condensed milk which makes for an easy yet magical flavour combination.
Toffee apple croissant tart
Croissant dough makes a brilliant stand-in for pastry in this free-form tart. The caramel sauce combines with the juicy apple to make a luscious filling.
Lemon and pistachio bakewell tart
Got a jar of lemon curd in the cupboard? Put it to excellent use in this zingy riff on a bakewell tart, studded with pistachios and flavoured with cardamom.
Crunchy filo crinkle tart recipe
The pleated filo creates a crisp and crunchy topping for this easy but impressive custard tart.
Spiced pumpkin tart
Pumpkin pie gets taken up a notch with an infusion of warming cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg and topped with grated roast hazelnuts.
Lemon and lime tart
Make your next lemon tart an epic one with Edd’s Kimber’s coconut macaroon tart case, filled with a zesty lemon and lime curd. It’s the perfect make-ahead pud for a special occasion.
Cherry and pistachio bakewell galette
Check out this easy twist on the classic British bakewell tart. Pistachios add a vivid green colour and richness to the traditional almond filling. Chilling the tart before baking helps set the shape so don’t skip that step. Use up any leftover nuts in more of our pistachio recipes, from cakes to pasta sauces.
Jam tarts
This is a perfect tea-time recipe for the whole family. Recruit the kids to help you dolloping jam into the delicate pastry cases and use different jams to get a multicoloured plateful.
Fig tart with brandy cream
This fancy filo tart sings of autumn, filled with sweet juicy figs and served with warming brandy cream. Browse more fig recipes.
Apple tart
Transform a glut of apples into this classic tart by using our insider tips and tricks.
Limoncello tart
Add a bit of a kick to your lemon dessert with our smooth and zingy limoncello tart, encased in buttery homemade pastry. Make this impressive pudding for a light yet seriously moreish dinner party dessert.
No-bake chocolate and PX sherry tart
Decadent puds need lots of chocolate, a healthy amount of alcohol and a lot of cream. Raisiny pedro ximénez sherry adds classic festive flavour to this delicious chocolate tart. It’s also a no-bake recipe so can be whipped up with little effort.
Hazelnut frangipane and apricot galette
Packed with seasonal fresh apricots and a nutty frangipane encased in crispy sweet pastry, this buttery galette makes an impressive dinner party dessert.
Blackberry mascarpone tart
Our blackberry tart is super simple to make and doesn’t require many ingredients. With crisp puff pastry and creamy mascarpone, this is ideal for a light dessert after an indulgent meal. Check out more easy puff pastry recipes.
Portuguese Nutella custard tarts
If you love Portuguese custard tarts, then you’ll love this recipe – we’ve added Nutella for extra indulgence. Make these impressive tarts for an easy weekend treat. We’ve got more decadent Nutella recipes to try including cookies, pancakes and truffles.
Salted butterscotch apple tart
This gorgeously sweet and salty apple looks super impressive but is easy to make with shop-bought puff pastry. Arrange the apples to make a perfect pinwheel shape.
Gypsy tart
Serve this retro treacle tart from Kent with whipped cream. This simple dessert uses just a handful of ingredients.
Cobnut and toffee tart
This recipe makes for a delicious and easy nutty, toffee tart. It serves 8 and looks fantastic, so it’s a great one for a dinner party or cosy family lunch. If you can’t get hold of cobnuts, use hazelnuts instead.
Warm chocolate and salted caramel tarts
These decadent chocolate tarts take a little bit of effort to make, but are sure to impress guests. The recipe comes from Italian restaurant Luca, where it’s served with milk ice cream – but vanilla would work well too. Check out more salted caramel recipes.
Flaky rhubarb tart with star anise custard
Put rhubarb at the centre in this pretty afternoon tea idea. Puff pastry makes this tart extra flaky, with sharp rhubarb and a creamy star anise custard. Find more pretty rhubarb recipes.
Bakewell tart
Create a classic British bakewell tart with step-by-step help. Try this recipe with other seasonal fruits such as strawberries or cherries, if you like.
Vanilla custard tart and smoked butter caramel
Check out this silky custard tart with vanilla and smoked butter caramel, from chef Chase Lovecky of Two Lights in East London. If you can’t find smoked butter, use normal butter instead and finish it with smoked salt, which is readily available.
Cherry jam and almond galettes
Check out our almond galettes with whole black cherries and cherry jam. These mini tarts are made easy with ready-made puff pastry and a simple homemade almond frangipane.
Passion fruit and tonka bean tart
This passion fruit and tonka bean tart is full of creamy, sweet and zesty flavours. The use of ready-made shortcrust pastry means it can be prepared in only 30 minutes, too. Keep the tropical vibes going with more passion fruit recipes.
Miso caramel and chocolate tart
A nutty cereal base, rich dark chocolate ganache and umami miso caramel come together to create this indulgent dessert. It makes an impressive dinner party dish when entertaining friends. Use up any leftover miso with more of our best miso recipes.
Honeyed fig and curd cheese tart
This recipe for honeyed fig and curd cheese tart is easy and ready in under an hour. Make it for a sophisticated dinner party dessert combining sweet and tangy flavours.
Mini tarte tatin
Caramelised apples wrapped in puff pastry makes the best tart Tatins. These individual ones are designed to be easy but impressive enough for a dinner party. The cider-caramel sauce is a delicious finishing touch.
Chocolate tart with caramel
Check out this impressive looking caramel tart from Edd Kimber. This decadent dessert recipe with nuts, chocolate ganache and coffee, is the perfect way to finish a sophisticated dinner party.
Try our best chocolate tart recipes here…
Coffee custard tart
Buttery base, rich coffee custard filling and dark chocolate coffee crumble topping… there’s a lot to love about this fancy dessert from Milk Beach, a London restaurant that serves Australian-inspired dishes.
Passion fruit tart with meringue
This passion fruit tart with meringue is a real show-stopping dessert – perfect for a dinner party.
Buckwheat tarts with rice pudding and blackberries
Olia Hercules takes the rich, colourful pickings of an autumn harvest and adds an Eastern European twist in this gluten-free dessert.
Espresso tart with hazelnut pastry and Kahlúa cream
This is an impressive tart that could even be served as an alternative to coffee at a special dinner. The hazelnut pastry goes beautifully with the rich coffee and dark chocolate filling and can be made in advance. Finish with a lovely boozy Kahlúa cream.
Christmas tart
Fill a shop-bought tart case with brandy-soaked dried fruit and two types of almond for an effortless festive dessert, best eaten with brandy butter.
Brown butter frangipane and nectarine tart
Our brown butter frangipane tart is a super impressive dessert to serve to a group of friends, or freeze for later.
Apple and almond galette
Pair apples with almonds in this restaurant-quality galette, made simple with shop-bought pastry. The recipe comes from London’s The Grand Duchess.
Cranberry tart with cinnamon cream
Fill a tart case with cranberry curd for the ultimate festive dessert this Christmas. Serve with sweet whipped cinnamon cream.
Nepali spiced fruit and nut tart
Cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger give this nutty tart a real festive edge. With a kick of spiced rum, it’s a grown-up dessert that’s perfect for Christmas.
Double chocolate and passion fruit tart
This zingy tart is unbelievably quick to make, thanks to a few ready-made ingredients. It’s easy to prepare ahead of time and makes the perfect dessert for a dinner party or special meal.
Mont Blanc tart
This classic Mont Blanc tart is a real showstopper. This might make more mini meringues than you need.
Classic treacle tart
This simple recipe for the classic treacle tart is perfect for Sunday lunch with family and friends. Make it using just five ingredients and serve with a dollop of ice cream.
Blood orange tarts
An easy but impressive make-ahead dinner party dessert. With a blood orange and custard filling, zesty homemade pastry and caramelised topping, these tarts are super to wow your guests.
Spiced banana tarte tatin
This spiced banana tarte tatin recipe comes from Cinnamon Club. It’s easy to make but looks impressive.
Nectarine, coconut and lime tray-tart
This nectarine, coconut and lime tray-tart is easy to make, vegetarian and gluten-free. Served with a scoop of coconut ice cream, it makes a great pud.
Rhubarb, white chocolate and elderflower tart
Filled with white chocolate, elderflower-infused cream and rhubarb roasted in orange juice, this tart not only looks impressive but knocks it out of the park in terms of flavour, too.
Pineapple tart
This pineapple tart makes for an easy but impressive pudding. It’s best to buy a peeled whole section of pineapple for this recipe. It’s at its best around February time.
Eggnog custard tart
If you love egg custard tarts then you’ll love Edd Kimber’s Christmas inspired eggnog custard tart. Why not impress your guests with this dessert recipe, it may take a little time to make, but it’s definitely worth it.
Strawberry tart
Inspired by the mini tarts filled with crème pâtissière and topped with glistening fruit, this giant version makes the most of in-season strawberries.
Peach and almond tart
This peach and almond tart is a little effort to make, but the results are delicious, with a light hazelnut and almond frangipane holding the poached peach slices. You can skip the pastry making part of this recipe if you like and use a ready-made sweet pastry.
Toffee-banana tart
Banana and toffee is a classic flavour combination. Try it in this impressive-looking, delicious, sticky tart and serve it with a decadent toffee cream for extra indulgence.
Chocolate brownie pecan tart
What’s better than a brownie? A chocolate brownie-filled tart with a crisp pecan topping. This rich dessert is easily made ahead if you are entertaining. Serve with creme fraiche or ice-cream.
Rhubarb bakewell tart
This is a modern twist on a British favourite made using rhubarb. It’s easy to make but looks impressive. Rhubarb is in season from February until May.
Piña colada tarts
Add a Caribbean twist to your baking with pineapple, coconut and rum flavours of piña colada. Use ready-baked tarts if you want to make this dessert even easier.
Raspberry and pistachio linzer tart
This delicious raspberry and pistachio linzer tart takes a while but it is well worth the effort. It looks fantastic and is the perfect jammy treat to go alongside a cup of tea.
Cherry blondie tart
A delicious recipe for a chocolate tart. Readymade pastry makes this easy, but it’s still special enough to serve friends and family. Cherries and white chocolate are a surprisingly good combo.
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