Pretty fruit tarts will have your guests oohing and aahing at dessert time. Puff pastry shells cradle a luscious vanilla pastry cream (creme patissiere) topped with strawberries. Don't worry, it ...

Preheat oven to 400˚F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper. Transfer the puff pastry dough to the prepared sheet pans. Fold the outer ¼ inch edges of the puff pastry inward and crimp lightly to ...

For the most flavorful tart, I recommend using all-butter puff pastry. Many store-bought puff pastries are made with a blend ...

Bill Telepan's Caramelized Onion and Polenta Tart layers sweet onions with creamy polenta and buttery Fontina cheese over a crisp puff pastry crust, making an elegant yet simple dish that works just ...

Tarts are the perfect fusion of simplicity and elegance. A well-balanced crust with just the right filling, be it bright fruit, rich chocolate, or creamy custard—makes every bite feel thoughtfully ...

Like a tart tatine, this quince tart is made of flaky puff pastry, sweet, tender fruit, and caramel pulling it all together. This tart is safer, though, and more easily constructed. A classic tart ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Every once in a while you stumble upon a culinary trick that changes your life in the kitchen. Learning how to peel ginger with a spoon. Finding out how to save a broken sauce. Figuring out how to ...

The flavors of warm Mediterranean sunshine come through in this easy vegetarian tart that is perfect for a holiday celebration. The addition of golden raisins may seem a bit odd, but they add a sweet ...

A savory tart piled with golden mushrooms on a layer of Parmesan is elegant for lunch or a supper holiday spread. Make this tart in stages by pre-baking the pastry up to a day ahead (store, wrapped in ...

Puff pastry is like a secret weapon for impressing guests without spending all day in the kitchen. Those flaky, golden layers make everything look fancy and taste incredible, even when the recipe ...

The flavors of warm Mediterranean sunshine come through in this easy vegetarian tart that is perfect for a holiday celebration. The addition of golden raisins may seem a bit odd, but they add a sweet ...