Tarts & Pies 

You may already be feeling the summery vibes with this Cherry Tomato Whipped Ricotta Tart. I used my homemade buttery pie crust and fill it with a velvety whipped ricotta lightly seasoned with herbs. Using cherry tomatoes instead of tomato slices in this savory ricotta tart not only makes it look striking but also does intentional work here. Serve this rich tart with a lime pepper arugula salad or roasted chicken and you'll have created a perfect summer plate!

When I think about a tomato tart, I immediately set my mind in an outdoor summer light lunch, crisp white wine already served. I love how they're light but always feel elevated at the same time. I love making one when I want to have a special but unfussy time at home, no screens or watches around…

This decadent No-bake Black Forest Chocolate Tart is my reinvention, my own twist on a classic Black Forest Cake. It's an impressive make-ahead dessert created with two types of ganache that gives every slice a lovely contrast of textures, and an easy homemade cherry compote in between. The crust is made with true cocoa powder instead of the typical chocolate cookies for an intense chocolate flavor. It is simple, elegant and incredibly decadent.

I love hoarding cherries when they start to pop around. I love that desserts made with them never end up overly sweet. As soon as I spot them, I take my tiny notebook and start writing all the recipes I want to create…

This No-Bake Blueberry Jam Cheesecake Tart has everything you want in a stunning dessert: a crisp graham crust, a jammy blueberry layer, and a rich cream cheese filling made with no eggs, no gelatin, and no heavy cream. It makes a strikingly beautiful no-bake tart with its golden crust below the purple bluish shiny compote and the bright white custardy cream cheese filling. I promise it will look like it came straight out of a patisserie window, but it was made by you in your very own kitchen!

I love how easy it was to come up with this summery layered blueberry dessert by just thinking about the components of other recipes I already love and make all the time. Those ones that always have your back and never disappoint. What I did was mix and match them in an unexpected way…

If you’re looking for a dessert that’s as effortless as it is beautiful, this No-Bake Lemon Tart with a Rosemary-Infused Chocolate Crust is it. It’s a bright, impressive recipe that feels both classic and beautifully unexpected. The rosemary-infused crust adds an interesting, warm, and earthy twist. This easy lemon tart comes together quickly and only needs a few hours to set in the fridge, making it the perfect make-ahead recipe when you want to impress guests with something truly unique.

And before you turn me down because of the rosemary, let me tell you: the flavor is really subtle. What it does is to highlight the earthy notes of the cocoa powder in the crust, making the chocolate taste richer and the lemon taste even more vibrant. You can always leave it out, but I highly recommend you don’t. You won't be sorry!

Lemon and chocolate is such an unexpected yet delicate and delicious combination. The idea of putting these two together started exactly…

It doesn’t get any easier than these Pumpkin Pie Cream Cheese Tarts. They were born out of a desperate need to use up that leftover pumpkin purée from those other, more serious pumpkin recipes. The flaky, buttery dough makes the perfect base for the creamy, warm pumpkin pie filling. The mix of cinnamon, ginger, and all-spice tastes amazing, and the sweetened cream cheese on top makes these even creamier and dreamier. I used frozen puff pastry for convenience, but I’m sure they’ll be just as amazing with frozen pie crust—both give you that instant gratification feeling you get after baking these fun, cute, and easy tarts.

And because you can make them basically anytime the craving hits, they’ll be perfect as a quick breakfast, snack, or even an individual dessert. I dipped mine in my homemade caramel sauce, but you can serve them with my salted caramel ice cream too—can you imagine how pretty they’d look on the plate? Both fillings come together in 5 minutes and can be made a day ahead. These tarts show you love in so many ways!…

There’s something endlessly comforting about this classic Apple Tart. It’s amazing, beautiful, and the best proof that the simplest desserts can be the ones that feel the most special. And this apple tart version is as easy as it gets! A classic crisp pastry crust, thinly sliced fresh apples, a little sugar, cinnamon and butter are all you need! It always humbles me in different ways and I’m sure you will feel the same after pulling it out of the oven. It’s a sweet reminder that you can create something that feels impressive and elegant without any fuss at all.

The beautiful thing about this tart is that it doesn’t take much to make it look this stunning. With some attention to detail you will end up with a dessert that’s classic and feels pretty fancy, like how to arrange the apples, how to use cinnamon without making them look brown, and a simple glaze to make them shiny and enhance their tartness. This is a lovely classic recipe that you need to have just one click away, no need to search all over the internet or second-guess if it’s going to turn out great!…

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This lemon curd cheesecake tart is incredibly creamy and bursting with lemon brightness. I also infused the crust with basil, and it brings out the lemon flavor beautifully—adding a floral, fresh note to every bite. It’s a super easy make-ahead dessert. So happy and vibrant, this tart will make you smile with every bite.

By now, you probably know I can’t help but create cheesecakes whenever I have the chance. And this combination is such a personal favorite—I know I’ll never go wrong with it. So when I suddenly caught a glance at a bowl full of bright lemons…

You have to trust me when I tell you this classic Lemon Pie is pure sunshine in a slice! It has a crisp, buttery Graham crust with some toasted pistachios for a nutty flavor, a super velvety, smooth, and very tangy filling made from fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, and a cloud of perfectly smooth meringue on top. It’s everything you need and nothing you don’t—because I think some classics are best left as they are, with just a touch of care to make them exceptional!

I created this version of Lemon Pie with one goal in mind: to give you the ultimate lemon pie recipe. I promise you won’t need to scroll endlessly through the internet, second-guessing recipes and wondering if they’ll be as amazing as you want your creation to be. That way when life calls for a Lemon Pie—whether it’s for a special occasion or just because, which is totally acceptable—you can confidently turn to this recipe, knowing…

This gooey pecan pie is warm and full of that caramelized nutty flavor that we all love, without the need of corn-syrup. And NO, it doesn't have maple syrup either. It’s just the combination of simple ingredients and a few tricks that makes this pie simply perfect. You don’t have to blind bake the crust either, which makes this pie a total breeze to make. It’s done in one hour if you have already some homemade or store-bought pie dough and only two hours if making the pie dough at the moment.

My memories with pecan pie go way back. We used to order it in a favorite restaurant and it was the only place we will have it. It was that good! Growing up and getting more conscious about the ingredients my family and I eat, I refrained from anything that would have corn syrup. It was a total bummer that…

Once you make this impressive No-bake Chocolate Tart you will fall in love with it immediately. You’ll only need 10 basic ingredients and 10 minutes to put this tart together, and that’s including the crust! It has a silky and rich truffle-like texture. It's made with pure coconut milk and you can use vegan butter and vegan chocolate chips for a vegan version. Or use gluten-free Graham crackers for a gluten-free version as well. This tart is incredibly simple but makes an elegant and decadent dessert!

This chocolate tart is a dessert that you can bring to any dinner party or gathering that you have, especially those that land in your calendar last minute. I love seeing people’s faces after they take that first bite. Everyone is always so impressed, especially after finding out it’s a no-bake tart. I think anything chocolate or tart-shaped immediately feels pretty sophisticated, and people will think you posses magical baking skills! That’s why they fall in love…

This Almond Blueberry Puff Pastry Tart is incredibly buttery and flaky, jammy and sweet and nutty and creamy, all in the same bite! It’s impressively stunning with its vibrant blue-purpleish color thanks to the overload of juicy blueberries. The almond paste is made in no-time and my recipe for it is full of almond flavor and it's super creamy yet easily spreadable over the dough. You know what will make you love this tart even more? It’s made with store-bought frozen puff pastry! You will end up with a delicious an impressive tart that everyone will love and only you will know it took you a small amount of time to make.

Puff pastry tarts are so much welcomed around here and I know it must be the case at your homes too! They are so fun to make any time we are looking for something special to bake but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen or cruising around the supermarkets for special ingredients to get. It’s all about rolling some puff pastry from the fridge and use it as a canvas for any spread, fruity jams or even veggies and meats that you have on hand.

This easy, simple and rustic Strawberry and Almond Galette is made with a filling of almond paste and a super easy homemade strawberry compote. The homemade pie crust is incredibly buttery and flaky, it will crumble in your mouth! It’s a a vibrant tart that will bring so much color to your day, anytime!

I have to admit I have never care much about strawberries, nevertheless after being cooked or baked. There are other berries that stand way above strawberries, that’s why I prefer to use blueberries or blackberries to share my kitchen stories.

Strawberries for me has been more about the nostalgia they evoke about summer days, when the only thing I want to be eating is…

Each layer of this easy cranberry cheesecake tart is pure magic! The creamy and velvety cheesecake is the perfect base for the luscious and silky ruby-red cranberry curd. The sugar cookie crust brings a super fun snap to every bite. It’s an easy recipe that’s so perfect for the season! Top it with sugared cranberries and pretty sugar cookies and you have a show stealing dessert!

I think it’s probably that bright red color that makes you fall in love with this tart. I knew it will be oh-so-pretty, but I was so smitten with the final result. It was a staring contest between she and me, and she totally lost! It’s a bit of lemon juice in the curd plus…

These cute Rose Plum Tarts will impress eveyone! They are so pretty and so easy to make. You just need frozen puff pastry, cream cheese, jam and fresh plums. It doesn't get any simpler than that! Each tart is buttery, flaky and bursting with sweetness. It’s a beautiful creation that everyone will be raving on!

After the trend of the apple rosettes in Instagram catched up in my feed, I knew I wanted to make something similar but with plums, which are one of my favorite fruits. Just thinking about them makes me drool! I thought…

This flaky and buttery pear and blueberry rustic tart is a dream! The sweet and tart flavor of the blueberries enhances the sweet earthy notes of pears. A layer of sweet cream cheese not only adds more texture and flavor but also protects the crust from getting soggy. Bits of bleu cheese and roasted walnuts add so much contrast and make this tart extra flavorful. It’s a simple pleasure that you can have anytime!

I’m so happy I made this pear and blueberry tart! It’s been a while since I’ve made my buttery and flaky pie crust. I guess I ate too much pie in previous years so pies and I decided we needed a break. But who’s kidding? I missed them a lot and when I took out my food processor and made a crust in less than 10 minutes, I realized…

What can be more amazing than s’mores wrapped in a buttery and flaky puff pastry? You’ll love this s’mores puff pastry when you need a snack or, let's face it, during those mornings when you are craving chocolate for breakfast. Each bite is crunchy and delicious! You only need 5 ingredients and 30 minutes to put this together. Start now and thank me 30 minutes later!

I’m not a big fan of s’mores but someone around here loves them. What I love is creating s’mores versions of other beloved recipes, like I did with…

This Peach Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Tart recipe is so ridiculously easy, I can see you making it every time you want to make something cute and super delicious for breakfast in no time! It uses frozen puff pastry dough sheets and each tart has a sweet cream cheese filling. I used juicy fresh peaches for that peaches-n-creme feel, but you can use apricots, nectarines or even plums. It doesn't require for you to spend hours in the kitchen or lots of ingredients. This is a recipe that will never let you down.

When I crossed paths with some sweet juicy fresh peaches I thought immediately about making this recipe. I know the vibrant peach color will sweeten the soul and brighten anything. Maybe that’s why…

What else can be easier than a Nutella Heart Shaped Puff Pastry for Valentine’s?! This 3 ingredients Valentine's breakfast can be made by anyone in no time. Add fresh raspberries for a sweet romantic touch and you my friend will have created a true love masterpiece!!

I’m so happy to be posting here after being away the last few months while working on The Cooking Course! But now that the course it’s officially done and out in the world I was impatient to return to my regular postings. I had an amazing experience creating the course and am having a blast with the current participants. So many details and so much work is behind it. Enough to make you see the calendar one day and realize…

I made this olive oil lemon tart to show you what a delicious experience baking with olive oil can be. In this tart the notes of the lemons are not hidden but only enhanced by the fruity notes of extra virgin olive oil. The supple and rich texture of the oil helps in creating a smooth and silky texture on this lemon tart. The flaky crust it’s made only with olive oil as well, so it’s double the goodness of this beloved pantry staple.

If there’s a recipe I keep coming back to is this mango crostata with a thick spread of sweetened cream cheese on the bottom. It has the most buttery and flaky crust! I made my pie crust recipe from scratch to make this crostata, which is just a mango free-form pie. The mornings are brighter and happier when we start with a sweet bite of this treat. I’m sure yours will be brighter as well.

The best Nutella mini hand pies! The homemade pie crust is super flaky and buttery. They are so delicious!