Ina Garten’s Tomato & Goat Cheese Tarts prove that store-bought puff pastry can taste like a masterpiece. Buttery and golden, each tart layers caramelized onions, creamy goat cheese, and juicy tomatoes, finished with basil and Parmesan. Simple and elegant.
Our July cookbook club featured The Wishbone Kitchen Cookbook—the perfect summer pick for backyard dining. I made Meredith’s iconic Heirloom Tomato Galette, layered with pesto, Parmesan, peak-season tomatoes, and creamy stracciatella. Easy to roll out and even easier to love, this tart quickly became a favorite of ours
This Rhubarb Cream Tart layers a buttery graham cracker crust with a lemon-vanilla no-bake cheesecake and a roasted rhubarb compote. Topped with whipped cream and graham crumbs, it’s a show-stopping spring dessert that’s as easy as it is delicious – and now a new favorite.
Claire Saffitz’s Meyer Lemon Tart is the perfect winter pick-me-up. A buttery, crisp crust layered with sweet raspberry jam and topped with a smooth, tangy Meyer lemon curd enriched with Greek yogurt and lemon zest creates an irresistible balance. Bright, fresh, and delicious – this tart is sure to cure your winter blues.
David Tanis’s Cranberry Curd Tart features a silky, orange-zested cranberry curd baked in a rich hazelnut crust. This NYT Cooking favorite has nearly 10,000 ratings and a perfect 5/5 stars. Whether for the holidays or an unexpected mid-March treat, it’s a beautifully balanced dessert worth making year-round.
Ina Garten’s Fresh Berry & Mascarpone Tart from “Go-To Dinners” is an absolute crowd-pleaser. It features a pressed-in shortbread crust topped with a luscious mascarpone cream infused with Grand Marnier, Cognac, and vanilla. Fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries crown this easy-to-make dessert
Book: The Thrifty Baker, page 106Rating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: EasyStore-Bought Is Fine: vanilla bean pastePricey Ingredients: —Hard-to-find: — Recipe not online.
Book: Back to Basics, page 191Rating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: EasyStore-Bought Is Fine: puff pastry Pricey Ingredients: —Hard-to-find: — Recipe on BarefootContessa.com