Tell your kids that they can be the “King and Queen of Tarts” when they make this gem of a summer dessert. The fresh fruit ingredients from your local market or fruit stand are luscious and good by ...

A fresh fruit tart set up for easy slicing that lets you avoid trying to slice the fruit. The thin slices of peaches mark where to cut for eight nicely sized pieces. Be forewarned: Odds are most ...

But the true gourmand cherishes with the magic of peak-season fruit, and summer’s sweetest of sorcerers are berries and stone fruits (such as apricots, nectarines, plums and peaches). Aside from being ...

Summertime is ripe for picking all kinds of fruits, and I circle my calendar each year with reminders to pick raspberries, blackberries, cherries, plums and peaches when they are in season. No summer ...

A glint of late afternoon light streaks the arm of a chamomile-colored couch. The harp plays a gentle tune. A three-tiered silver tray holds dainty sandwiches, tiny pastries. A soft laugh, the sound ...

Sugar cookie mini fruit tarts are a delicious dessert that combines the buttery sweetness of sugar cookies with the fresh, juicy flavor of fruit. A bite size dessert that you can serve for brunch or ...

After first scrutinizing the tarts and judging their appearance, I somehow managed to gather up my courage and taste them -- every single one. Standing on my feet in front of a hot stove all day? Not ...

Like the classic French fresh fruit tarts you see in fancy pastry shops, this American berry tart has serious panache. Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 9-inch removable-bottom tart pan with baking ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Is there anything a slice of lemon loaf can't fix? The light, bright flavor comes from the loads of lemon ...

Some desserts just make you smile the moment you see them, and these little fruit and berry tarts are definitely one of those. With their golden pastry cases, creamy filling, and piles of shiny, ...

1. Cream the butter and sugar until fully combined. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until incorporated. 2. Sift the flours together. Add the flours to the butter mixture and mix until the dough comes ...