16 Sweet and Savory Tart Recipes, Because Everything Tastes Better With a Butter Crust

Nothing says "dinner table centerpiece" quite like a tart. These savory and sweet versions—from a savory spinach dinner tart to a show-stopping chocolate-caramel number—are all elegant, beautiful, and easy to pull off with a little planning.
- Christopher Testani1/16
Vegan Chocolate Tart with Salted Oat Crust
You don’t have to use a vegan chocolate to make this decadent tart—any bittersweet baking bar will be great.
- Gentl & Hyers2/16
Caramelized Garlic, Spinach, and Cheddar Tart
The unsung hero of this dish? The nutty-sweet garlic.
- Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott3/16
Chocolate-Caramel Pecan Tart
You can also bake this candy bar of a tart in an 8x8" pan, but whatever you do, toast those nuts.
- Danielle Walsh4/16
Rustic Jam Tart with Almond Crust
Once you get the hang of this fail-proof tart, feel free to riff. Try walnuts or hazelnuts instead of almonds, and any kind of jam (but no jelly).
- Tuukka Koski5/16
Chocolate-on-Chocolate Tart with Maple Almonds
When making the candied almonds, stir them until the caramel transforms into a dry, crystallized coating.
- Romulo Yanes6/16
Lemon-Honey Tart with Salted Shortbread Crust
As a rule, every dough you make should contain salt--it complements the sweetness in your filling--and this buttery shortbread is no exception. Using salt in the crust and the filling helps create balance among the sweet, the bitter (from the lemon peel), and the acidic notes (from the fresh lemon juice).
- Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott7/16
Pecan and Chocolate Tart with Bourbon Whipped Crème Fraîche
This tart is a tradition-forming mix of caramel, crunchy pecans, and melted chocolate. Be sure to let it rest for 30 minutes before serving.
- Chris Court8/16
Brown Butter Apple Tart
Browning the butter develops a caramelized flavor that perfectly complements the apples.
- Marcus Nilsson9/16
Savory Spring Vegetable and Goat Cheese Tart
This savory tart is the perfect vessel to showcase any beautiful vegetables you've got.
- Jonathan Lovekin11/16
Roasted Vegetable Tart
This luscious, vegetable-filled quiche would feel right at home at your next brunch.
- Victor Schrager12/16
Brown Butter Raspberry Tart
Brown butter adds a nutty depth of flavor and fresh raspberries showcase the taste of summer in this easy tart.
- 13/16
Toasted Nut Tart
A scoop of pistachio or hazelnut gelato on the side makes this tart feel extra-special.
- 14/16
Mini Chocolate Tarts with Pistachio Halvah and Sesame Salt
You can find halvah at any Middle Eastern market.
- Christopher Testani15/16
Caramelized-Honey Nut and Seed Tart
This press-in crust is easier to make and handle than a buttery dough that you have to roll out.
- Chris Searl16/16
Almond Tart with Stone Fruit and Lime Meringue
Yes, it’s a long recipe with several parts, but each step is easy enough, and it can all be made ahead.