20 Tantalizing Tarts

Nectarine Tart

This tart is about as easy as they come. Refrigerated piecrusts make assembly a snap, and honey-glazed apricots make for a tasty and impressive finish.

• Recipe: Nectarine Tart

Fudge Truffle-Pecan Tart

Forget the fruit. This one's for chocolate lovers! The rich chocolate center is encased in a delicious homemade chocolate shell.

• Recipe: Fudge Truffle-Pecan Tart

Tipsy Spiced Fruit Tart with Buttermilk Whipped Cream

The bourbon-soaked fruits and bold flavors in this rustic pie make it an adults-only dessert. Splurge for a premium brandy or bourbon—it’s worth it.

• Recipe: Tipsy Spiced Fruit Tart with Buttermilk Whipped Cream
• Step-by-Step: How To Make a Fabulous Fruit Tart

Double Citrus Tart

This elegant but easy twist on icebox pie combines the bright citrus flavor of lemon and orange in a crisp gingersnap crust. You can make the tart up to 1 month ahead, so it’s perfect for a party. Just omit the whipped cream and garnish, and chill as directed. Remove the metal rim of the tart pan; cover with plastic wrap, and freeze in a zip-top plastic freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, and add the whipped cream and garnish up to 4 hours before serving.

• Recipe: Double Citrus Tart

Lemon Velvet Tart

Dazzle your taste buds with the vibrant flavor of lemon. Drizzle Raspberry Sauce over your slice, if you wish.

• Recipe: Lemon Velvet Tart

Raspberry-Almond Pear Tart

Vanilla wafer crumbs and almonds add flavor and texture to this raspberry and pear tart.

• Recipe: Raspberry-Almond Pear Tart

Elegant Citrus Tart

Topping our tart are Florida-grown Ruby Red grapefruit and navel oranges and the brightest red grapefruit you can buy—the Rio Star from Texas. You can make the dessert in either a rectangular or round tart pan.

• Recipe: Elegant Citrus Tart

Upside-Down Apple Tart

Slow-cooked sweetened apples combine with a shortbread base for an irresistible buttery tart. For a special adult treat, serve with a scoop of vanilla-bean ice cream drizzled with premium bourbon and spinkled with fresh coffee grounds.

• Recipe: Upside-Down Apple Tart

Lemon-Almond Tarts  

Vanilla wafers make a simple crumb crust for the lemon-almond custard filling of these refreshing tarts. Sweet, fresh raspberries top the custard and complete the flavor combination.

• Recipe: Lemon-Almond Tarts

Strawberry Tart

A flaky homemade crust, silky-smooth custard, and fresh strawberries make for a refreshing dessert.

• Recipe: Strawberry Tart

Caramel-Pecan Tart

Surprisingly easy to make, our Caramel-Pecan Tart pairs the cookie-like crispness of shortbread with a buttery-rich brown sugar-and-honey topping.

• Recipe: Caramel-Pecan Tart

Lemon Mousse Tart

Mounds of creamy lemon filling will delight all who taste this tart. The filling is a luscious mixture of white chocolate, cream cheese, lemon curd, and whipped cream. Plus, refrigerated piecrust makes for a super-easy tart shell. Drizzle Raspberry Sauce over the top, if you like.

• Recipe: Lemon Mousse Tart

Lime-and-Macadamia Nut Tart

Reminiscent of Key lime pie, this creamy citrus filling complements its nutty macadamia nut-graham cracker crust. Garnish with toasted macadamia nuts, lime slices, and whipped cream.

• Recipe: Lime-and-Macadamia Nut Tart

Grapefruit Tart

Tart yet sweet grapefruit create a colorful wintertime dessert. You’ll love how it showcases the citrus flavors atop homemade custard and a shortbread crumb crust.

• Recipe: Grapefruit Tart

Peach-Nectarine Tart

You won't even need a tart pan for this double-fruit dessert. Simply fold the crust around the peaches and nectarines before baking.

• Recipe: Peach-Nectarine Tart

• Recipe: Benne Seed-Topped Peach Tart
• Recipe: Buttermilk Custard
  

Creamy Citrus Tartlets

These party-perfect bite-size treats are easy to put together with frozen pastry shells and a four-ingredient cream filling. Mix and match flavors using lemon, orange, and strawberry curds. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, and prepare to receive compliments.

• Recipe: Creamy Citrus Tartlets

Muscadine Pudding Tarts

The juice of muscadine grapes gives this tart its vibrant color and wonderful flavor. Top with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream and thinly sliced muscadines.

• Recipe: Muscadine Pudding Tarts

Apricot-Nut Tart

A sweet and gooey concoction of brown sugar fills this delicious tart. Almonds, pecans, and walnuts add great texture, while dried apricots add even more flavor.

• Recipe: Apricot-Nut Tart

Rich Chocolate Tart

A gingersnap crust holds the rich, creamy chocolate filling of this tart. Garnish it with sweetened whipped cream and dried fig halves.

• Recipe: Rich Chocolate Tart

Sweet Tea Icebox Tart

A cool citrus-flavored tart with a hint of sweet tea is the perfect summertime dessert. Serve in a Gingersnap Crust, or use your favorite prepared crust for an easy shortcut.

• Recipe: Sweet Tea Icebox Tart