Easy Jam Tarts
BBC Good Food
There’s a reason the humble jam tart has stood the test of time. A favourite of children and adults alike, it presents a perfect balance of buttery pastry and sweet, fruity goodness. The beauty of jam tarts lies in their simplicity and the fact that you can fill them with any flavour of jam you have on hand, from tangy raspberry to luscious strawberry or vibrant apricot, plus they’re easy-as-pie to make with kids. For an extra flourish, dust them with icing sugar before serving. Get the recipe.
Mini Custard Tarts
Tesco
For a silky, creamy teatime treat, custard tarts are the perfect indulgence. Smooth velvety custard encased within crisp, golden pastry brings comfort in a bite straight to the teatime table. The trick is to get the custard filling just right – creamy but not too dense, with a hint of nutmeg for an old-fashioned finish. Get the recipe.
Salted Chocolate Tart
Nigella
For a dose of serious indulgence, a chocolate tart is a teatime treat that ought not to be missed. Rich, smooth, and deeply opulent, it transforms a simple afternoon tea into something truly decadent. But, as Nigella notes, not all chocolate tarts were created equal. She writes, ‘I have always avoided making chocolate tarts, not out of laziness (I love a bit of pastry-making, in the right mood), but because I have never really felt that the pastry served the chocolate, or was worth the effort here. This is my simple solution: make a base out of chocolate biscuits.’ Genius. A good chocolate tart has a velvety, melt-in-your-mouth texture balanced by a good crumbly base, and we love the balancing addition of the salt here. Plus, its deeply impressive appearance belies its simplicity to make. Win win. Get the recipe.
Tarte Tatin With Blackberries And Soured Cream
Olive Magazine
Few things say autumn comfort like a French apple tart or tarte tatin. With thinly sliced apples arranged in a delicate pattern served with blackberry compote or frangipane, this tart is a showstopper. It brings warmth, sweetness, and the perfect hint of tartness to afternoon tea. And the good news is, if you nail this recipe, it works equally well at dinner parties too. Get the recipe.
Pear Frangipane Tart
Mary Berry
Frangipane tarts offer an irresistible combination of almond-scented richness and sweet pastry. We love it topped with pears as per the unerring Mary Berry, but you could try it with berries or indeed enjoy it plain, since the nutty flavour of the frangipane filling is a delight alongside a cup of tea. Dust with powdered sugar for a finishing touch. Get the recipe.
