Guide Note

A tart is similar to a pie, though it has no top crust, and is baked in a different pan. Tart pans are shallow with fluted sides, and are usually round, though rectangular ones are available as well. They usually have a removable bottom to aid in serving. Most pies can be turned into tarts, but tarts often have a greater emphasis on presentation. Fruit tarts usually have very little sugar, which lends itself to the name. A plum tart, for instance, can have a very sharp bite.

Fast Facts

1. Can be sweet or savory
2. Differ from a pie by having no top crust
3. Normally made in a tart pan
4. Filling does not have to be baked
5. Mini tarts are quite popular
6. Tarte tatin is an upside down tart

1. Chocolate
2. Brownie
3. Tomato
4. Lemon meringue
5. Plum
6. Apple
7. Cheese
8. Onion
9. Cherry