32 sweet pie and tart recipes

Pecan pie is a real taste of the deep south of the USA, the tender nuts buried deep in a rich, molasses-sweet syrup. Best served with double cream or ice-cream.

Apple pie

You’ll understand the origins of the saying “easy as apple pie” after you make this delicious version of the old favourite. The satisfaction of knowing you made it from scratch will be surpassed only by the taste.

Burnished key lime pie

Zesty citrus fruits and fluffy meringue combine in this crowd-pleasing dessert that’s light and tasty for summer. It’s a brilliant take on the classic dessert, with the meringue encasing the lemon and lime centre.

Roasted rhubarb custard tart

The rich redness of the rhubarb manages to make this dish look both striking and sophisticated. Few will be able to resist the charms of the deliciously tart topping hiding a rich creamy custard filling.

Walnut and toffeed fig tart

This dessert looks and tastes amazing. The drizzling of toffee finishes it off beautifully; the toffee will begin to dissolve within 10 minutes of drizzling it over the figs, so it is best made immediately before serving.

Almond, date and pistachio tart

Filled with almond frangipane and sweet dates, this stunning tart is absolutely delicious served with whipped cream and a pot of hot coffee.

Apple tart

Fill the house with nostalgic aromas of childhood apple pie with this warm and comforting tart.

Lemon tart

A zesty lemon centre and an almond meal crust are the highlights of this classic tart that uses the freshest ingredients to create an explosion of flavours.

Quick and easy plum tart

Sliced stoned fruit encased by this fluffy and buttery puff pastry becomes a treat that is just simply good.

Chocolate custard tart

Add a chocolate twist to the classic custard tart for truly indulgent dessert.

You’ll need to make this coconut and passionfruit tart a day ahead as it will need to be refrigerated overnight to be ready for serving. Serve topped wtih extra passionfruit and thick (double) cream.

This raspberry crumble tart recipe, made with raspberries and a simple crumble crust, is the perfect summer dessert.

Chocolate and pretzel tart recipe.

Berry coulis cheesecake tart recipe.

Nectarine and almond tarte tatin recipe.

Fig and dates tart recipe.

Raspberry, hazelnut and chocolate tart recipe.

Rustic apple pie recipe.

Apple and cardamom tart recipe.

Sugar-free rosemary, labne and orange tart recipe.

Julie Goodwin’s dark chocolate and marmalade tart recipe.

Pineapple and cardamom tarte tatin recipe.

Almond and scorched fig tart recipe.

Sour cherry custard tart recipe.

Caramel meringue pie recipe.

Pear and cranberry pie recipe.

Poached pear tart with warm chocolate sauce recipe.

Blueberry impossible pie recipe.

Butterscotch pie recipe.

Apple cream pie recipe.

Banoffee pie recipe.

Passionfruit tart with orange mascarpone cream recipe.