Browsing: Tarts
Quince Custard Tart
The quince was well known as early as the sixth century A. BC, and was prized by the Greeks, Romans and Arabs. There are many myths about the quince, many…
Raisin, Orange and Cinnamon Tart
This is a simple tart which is easy to make and offers a welcome break from some of the more indulgent tarts described elsewhere in this book. In earlier times,…
Raspberry Cream Tart
In many tarts and pies using fresh fruit or dried fruit, it was common to make a hole in the lid towards the end of the cooking. A cream custard…
Yorkshire Curd Tart
Well known throughout Yorkshire in tea rooms, bakeries and butchers, Yorkshire Curd Tart has become an institution. In shops, it is sometimes sold in the form of tartlets, sometimes with…
Salmon and Herb Tart
Those who bemoan the ready availability of salmon should have sympathy with the northern medieval peasant apprentices, who were so fed up with it that they pleaded for no more…
Stilton and Parsnip Tart
When the Great Fire of London was at its height, Boswell was seemingly unconcerned about the fate of his house, but he was very worried about his Stilton cheese, which…
Spiced Fig Tart
A great recipe for a fig tart, excellent hot or cold served with whipped cream.
Ripe Tart
The name comes from the village of Ripe in the Sussex South Downs, where a pie feast celebrated the cherry harvest.
Greengage Tart
Back in the 18th century, Sir William Gage planted some French plum trees at Hengrave Hall, near Bury St Edmunds, without knowing exactly what type of fruit to expect. The…
Nectarine Tart
Pastry made with cream cheese is richer and more crumbly than shortcrust There are also fewer calories It has a delicious flavour which goes beautifully with fresh nectarines, but plain…