15+ Spring Tart Recipes Bursting with Seasonal Flavors
Spring is the perfect time to embrace fresh, vibrant flavors in your baking, and tarts are an ideal way to showcase seasonal fruits, citrusy zest, and light, creamy fillings.
From fruity and floral-infused creations to decadent chocolate and nut-based tarts, these spring tart recipes are guaranteed to impress at brunches, garden parties, or as a light dessert for any occasion.
Here are 15 delicious spring tart recipes to get you started!
1. Classic Lemon Tart
A bright and tangy tart with a buttery shortcrust base and silky-smooth lemon curd filling.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1-2 tablespoons ice water
For the Filling:
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¾ cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix flour, butter, and powdered sugar until crumbly. Add egg yolk and ice water, mixing until dough forms. Press into a tart pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- In a saucepan, whisk lemon juice, zest, sugar, eggs, and butter over low heat until thickened.
- Pour into the baked crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
2. Strawberry Basil Tart
A refreshing and unique combination of sweet strawberries and fresh basil in a creamy mascarpone filling.
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-baked tart crust
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil
Instructions:
- Whisk together mascarpone, heavy cream, and honey until smooth.
- Spread the mixture over the tart crust.
- Arrange sliced strawberries on top and sprinkle with chopped basil.
- Chill before serving.
3. Raspberry Almond Tart
A nutty almond cream base topped with juicy raspberries for a beautifully textured tart.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
For the Filling:
- ¾ cup almond paste
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh raspberries
Instructions:
- Mix almond flour, butter, and powdered sugar and press into a tart pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
- Beat almond paste, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Pour into the crust.
- Arrange raspberries on top and bake for 25 minutes. Cool before serving.
4. Blueberry Lemon Tart
A zesty lemon curd tart topped with fresh blueberries for a refreshing citrusy bite.
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-baked tart crust
- 1 cup lemon curd
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions:
- Spread lemon curd over the tart crust.
- Arrange fresh blueberries on top.
- Garnish with lemon zest and chill before serving.
5. Honey Lavender Tart
A delicate, floral-infused tart with a creamy honey-lavender custard filling.
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-baked tart crust
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
- 3 egg yolks
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Heat heavy cream, honey, and lavender in a saucepan over low heat. Steep for 10 minutes, then strain.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and vanilla, then slowly add the warm cream mixture.
- Pour into the crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 30 minutes. Chill before serving.
6. Coconut Mango Tart
A tropical delight with creamy coconut filling and juicy mango slices.
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-baked tart crust
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cups fresh mango slices
Instructions:
- Heat coconut milk, heavy cream, and sugar in a saucepan. Stir in cornstarch until thickened.
- Pour into the tart crust and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Arrange fresh mango slices on top before serving.
7. Chocolate Orange Tart
A rich, indulgent chocolate tart infused with citrusy orange zest.
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-baked chocolate tart crust
- 1 cup dark chocolate, melted
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Mix melted chocolate, heavy cream, orange zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour into the tart crust and chill for 2 hours before serving.
8. Pistachio Rose Tart
A Middle Eastern-inspired tart with a fragrant rosewater and pistachio filling.
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-baked tart crust
- 1 cup ground pistachios
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon rosewater
Instructions:
- Blend ground pistachios, sugar, eggs, and rosewater until smooth.
- Pour into the crust and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.
- Garnish with crushed pistachios and rose petals before serving.
9. Kiwi Lime Tart
A tangy, citrus-packed tart topped with fresh kiwi slices for a vibrant look and taste.
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-baked tart crust
- 1 cup lime curd
- 2 fresh kiwis, sliced
Instructions:
- Spread lime curd over the tart crust.
- Arrange fresh kiwi slices on top.
- Chill before serving.
10. Rhubarb Vanilla Custard Tart
A classic spring tart with tart rhubarb and creamy vanilla custard.
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-baked tart crust
- 2 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
- 1 cup vanilla custard
Instructions:
- Spread vanilla custard over the tart crust.
- Arrange rhubarb pieces on top and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes.
- Chill before serving.
11. Apricot Almond Tart
A nutty, sweet, and slightly tangy tart with the perfect balance of apricots and almonds.
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-baked tart crust
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 2 cups fresh apricots, sliced
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread apricot preserves over the tart crust.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, sugar, eggs, and almond extract. Pour over the preserves.
- Arrange fresh apricot slices on top and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before serving.
12. Cherry Blossom Tart
A floral and fruity tart inspired by delicate cherry blossoms, with a light, creamy cherry filling.
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-baked tart crust
- 1 cup cherry puree
- ½ teaspoon cherry blossom extract (or vanilla extract)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, heat cherry puree, sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cherry blossom extract.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream into the cherry mixture, then pour into the tart crust.
- Chill for 2 hours before serving. Garnish with edible cherry blossoms or fresh cherries.
13. Strawberry Rhubarb Tart
A classic spring favorite featuring the sweet and tart combination of strawberries and rhubarb.
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-baked tart crust
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh rhubarb, chopped
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, cook strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, and cornstarch until soft and jam-like. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Spread the fruit filling into the tart crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes and let cool before serving.
14. Honey Fig Tart
A naturally sweet, creamy tart that combines the richness of honey with fresh figs.
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-baked tart crust
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 6 fresh figs, sliced
Instructions:
- Mix ricotta, honey, and cinnamon in a bowl until smooth.
- Spread the mixture over the tart crust.
- Arrange fresh fig slices on top and drizzle with additional honey.
- Chill before serving.
15. Passion Fruit & White Chocolate Tart
A tropical and luxurious tart that blends tangy passion fruit with creamy white chocolate.
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-baked tart crust
- 1 cup passion fruit pulp
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup white chocolate, melted
Instructions:
- Heat passion fruit pulp, sugar, and heavy cream over low heat until warm.
- Remove from heat and stir in melted white chocolate.
- Pour into the tart crust and chill for 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with fresh passion fruit seeds or white chocolate shavings.
