Are you ready to enhance your baking repertoire with some gourmet tart recipes? From sweet dessert tarts to savory appetizers, these exquisite tarts are sure to impress at any gathering. Here are five tarts that look as good as they taste.
Fruit Tart
The fruit tart is a classic choice for a refreshing, sweet treat. It showcases seasonal fruits with a delicious pastry cream and a crisp tart shell. Here is a simple recipe:
- Tart Dough: Mix 1 1/4 cups of flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cut in 1/2 cup of cold butter and add one egg yolk. Mix until it forms a dough.
- Pastry Cream: Combine 2 cups of milk, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1/2 a vanilla bean in a saucepan. In another bowl, whisk together 4 egg yolks and 1/4 cup of sugar. Add 1/4 cup of cornstarch to the egg mixture. Slowly add the warm milk to the egg mixture. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook until thickened.
- Assemble: Fill the tart shell with the pastry cream. Arrange sliced fruits on top.
Chocolate Ganache Tart
The chocolate ganache tart is a rich, decadent dessert that is sure to satisfy any chocolate lover. Here's a quick recipe:
- Tart Dough: Follow the same recipe as the fruit tart.
- Ganache Filling: Heat 1 cup of heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Pour over 8 ounces of chopped dark chocolate and let sit for a minute. Stir until smooth.
- Assemble: Pour the ganache into the cooled tart shell. Let it set in the fridge.
Savory Vegetable Tart
Looking for a savory tart recipe? A vegetable tart makes a delicious and beautiful appetizer. Here's how:
- Tart Dough: Add 1 teaspoon of dried herbs to the basic tart dough recipe.
- Filling: Sauté vegetables of your choice. Mix together 1 cup of ricotta, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan, 1 egg, salt, and pepper. Stir in the sautéed vegetables.
- Assemble: Fill the tart shell with the vegetable mixture. Bake until the filling is set.
Lemon Meringue Tart
The lemon meringue tart is a tangy, sweet delight with a beautiful presentation. Here's a basic recipe:
- Tart Dough: Follow the same recipe as the fruit tart.
- Lemon Filling: Combine 1 cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a saucepan. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of water, 2 lemons' juice, and 2 tablespoons of butter. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened. Beat 4 egg yolks and gradually add the lemon mixture. Return to the saucepan and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Meringue: Beat 4 egg whites with 6 tablespoons of sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble: Fill the tart shell with the lemon filling. Top with the meringue.
Cheese and Onion Tart
The cheese and onion tart is a savory classic with a creamy, flavorful filling. Here is a simple recipe:
- Tart Dough: Follow the same recipe as the savory vegetable tart.
- Filling: Sauté 2 sliced onions until caramelized. In a bowl, mix together 1 1/4 cups of heavy cream, 3 eggs, 1 cup of grated Gruyère cheese, the onions, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: Fill the tart shell with the onion mixture. Bake until the filling is set.
Whether you're hosting a party or just want to expand your baking skills, these exquisite tarts are a great addition to your baking repertoire.
