Sweet tart recipes

Save time by using ready-made pastry and custard powder for this easy Manchester tart – it still has all the lovely flavours of this classic northern dessert

There's something so honest about a custard tart, simply topped with a grating of nutmeg

Bake this sophisticated dessert to end your dinner party on a high. A chocolate pastry crust is filled with unctuous ganache filling and topped with caramelised salted pecans

Use Mary Cadogan's shortcrust pastry case recipe as the base for this gorgeous summery tart

An easy family favourite with buttery pastry and sweet dulce de leche. We recommend a generous dollop of cream to serve

This zingy tart has a wonderful flavour and is a great way to cook with passion friut

A smarter version of the traditional rhubarb crumble, perfect for dinner parties - use ready-made dessert pastry to keep it simple

Indulge in our cheesecake pie with homemade pastry, a pumpkin filling and pecan topping. It's a perfect dessert for autumn

The most stunning summer dessert ever; raspberry, lemon and frangipane tart

A melt-in-the-mouth dessert that can be prepared ahead

This pudding makes it look like you’ve spent a summer in France learning the arts of the pâtissier, but it’s simply shop-bought puff pastry and peaches

Give this classic Derbyshire tart a festive twist with orange zest, amaretto and a thick layer of homemade cranberry jam

Use up seasonal fruit in mini almond tarts with frangipane filling and crisp shortcrust cases – best served with thick clotted cream

Make the most of the sweet, natural flavour of honey in this honey, orange & almond tart. Serve warm or at room temperature with crème fraîche or ice cream

Give a classic fruit pie a fresh spin with an oat and almond filling

A zingy lemon tart from Mr Ramsay. Gordon's version of the classic French Tarte au citron is well worth the effort

Fill a sweet shortcrust pastry tart case with lightly spiced squash to make a traditional American treat.

This gooey chocolate dessert is given a hint of spice with cinnamon in the pastry. It freezes well for an easy dinner party dessert

A simple seasonal pud with a crunchy topping

The filling of this tart ends up a like a gorgeous, sweet, coconut macaroon. Perfect with a dollop of whipped cream

These Portuguese-style golden tartlets are perfect to finish off a dinner party or as an afternoon treat with coffee

Re-create the bitter tang of a gin and tonic in this meringue tart. The combination of the zingy grapefruit with smooth, light meringue is the perfect pairing

A twist on the classic cherry bakewell, these mini citrus-flavoured pies are an elegant dessert choice