You might imagine that most egg tarts are relatively indistinguishable, with their pastry cups and plain, sunglow-colored ...

Creamy on the inside and flaky on the outside with just a hint of char, Portuguese custard tarts are an absolute delicacy and a textural delight with every bite. Also known as pastéis de nata, these ...

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 ...

Once you start making desserts with puff pastry, it's hard to stop; they're that addictive. These recipes give you those ...

A tart is defined as an open pastry shell containing a filling. We’ve all seen those beautiful fruit tarts with a custard base that look almost like works of art. Tarts can also be topped with a ...

The 200-Year-Old Portuguese Pastry People Can't Get Enough Of originally appeared on Parade. If you’ve been to Portugal—or been on Instagram—chances are you’ve seen the flaky, golden pastries called a ...

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 ...

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 ...

After my story on Lisbon’s beloved pasteis de nata (custard tarts) ran in the Globe’s food section in November, I received more than a few emails from readers who suggested I didn’t need to fly to ...