When you’re looking for a beautiful way to finish up a dinner party or weekend dinner, you can’t go past a baked pie or tart, enjoyed fresh from the oven with a dollop of cream of ice-cream.
We’ve pulled together a selection of our favourite baked desserts, with everything from our raspberry, hazelnut and chocolate tart, to our passionfruit tart with orange mascarpone cream.
There’s also some decadent custard and chocolate recipes for those with a sweet tooth, plus all the fruity, citrus pies and tarts for those who don’t like it as rich.
If you just can’t get enough then check out our sweet pies collection or our sweet tart collection.
Pecan pie
You’ll go nuts for it.
Quick and easy plum tart
Dessert doesn’t need to be complicated!
Rustic apple pie
As easy as apple pie!
Raspberry, hazelnut and chocolate tart
End on a (sugar) high!
Banoffee pie
A serious crowd-pleaser
Lemon tart
The tartest of the tarts!
Nectarine and almond tarte tatin
Sensational stone fruits.
Blueberry impossible pie
This quick-mix recipe obligingly sorts itself out in the oven into three layers, hence the name.
Chocolate custard tart
Add a chocolate twist to the classic custard tart for truly indulgent dessert.
Raspberry crumble almond tart
This raspberry crumble tart recipe, made with raspberries and a simple crumble crust, is the perfect summer dessert.
Apple pie
You’ll understand the origins of the saying “easy as apple pie” after you make this delicious version of the old favourite. The satisfaction of knowing you made it from scratch will be surpassed only by the taste.
Roasted rhubarb custard tart
The rich redness of the rhubarb manages to make this dish look both striking and sophisticated. Few will be able to resist the charms of the deliciously tart topping hiding a rich creamy custard filling.
Burnished key lime pie
Zesty citrus fruits and fluffy
meringue combine in this crowd-pleasing dessert that’s light and tasty for summer. It’s a brilliant take on the classic dessert, with the meringue encasing the lemon and lime centre.
Pineapple and cardamom tarte tatin
Simmer in season pineapple with mixed spices and create a tropical twist of the French tarte tatin dessert. Serve with creamy vanilla ice-cream… delish!
Julie Goodwin’s dark chocolate and marmalade tart
This tart is simply divine. Rich, sweet and indulgent, it makes the perfect weekend dessert or sweet treat!
Almond and scorched fig tart
Sweet, nutty and fruity, this gorgeous almond tart is topped with scorched fresh figs to create a wonderfully indulgent dessert, perfect for weekends or morning tea treats.
Apple and cardamom tart
Wonderfully fragrant, the combination of apple and cardamon is a match made in heaven. We’ve paired them together here in this gorgeous tart with a golden pastry and a dollop of fresh cream to create a perfectly balanced dessert.
Sugar-free rosemary, labne and orange tart
Make this unusual combination the star of your next gathering. Sugar-free and gluten-free too, it will wow your guests.
Sour cherry custard tart
This scrumptious tart combines sweet and sour flavours to become a crowd-pleasing dessert, high tea or special afternoon treat.
Poached pear tart with warm chocolate sauce
Keep ’em coming back for more with this rich, indulgent dessert. Pears infused with cinnamon add a soft texture to this tart while rich, dark chocolate sauce satisfies the chocaholic in us all.
Passionfruit tart with orange mascarpone cream
Indulge in this delicious tart complete with crumbly pastry, a creamy passionfruit filling and zesty orange mascarpone cream on top.
Apple cream pie
Easy and inexpensive to make, and terrific for a crowd. Tender apples and cream cheese on a crumble base, all topped with cream and cinnamon, delicious.
Coconut & passionfruit tart
You’ll need to make this coconut and passionfruit tart a day ahead as it will need to be refrigerated overnight to be ready for serving. Serve topped wtih extra passionfruit and thick (double) cream.
Butterscotch pie
This decadent butterscotch pie will satisfy the cravings of any sweet tooth. The only problem with this luscious dish is trying to decide whether to serve it with lashings of whipped cream, or ice-cream.
Apple tart
Fill the house with nostalgic aromas of childhood apple pie with this warm and comforting tart.
Caramel meringue pie
Sweet, soft and rich, this caramel meringue pie is the perfect comfort food dessert.
Almond, date and pistachio tart
Filled with almond frangipane and sweet dates, this stunning tart is absolutely delicious served with whipped cream and a pot of hot coffee.
Fig & date tarts
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Walnut and toffeed fig tart
This dessert looks and tastes amazing. The drizzling of toffee finishes it off beautifully; the toffee will begin to dissolve within 10 minutes of drizzling it over the figs, so it is best made immediately before serving.
Chocolate and pretzel tart
This divine chocolate tart combines rich sweetness with salty crunch to create a flavour and texture sensation.
Berry coulis cheese tart
There’s no cooking required for this stunning, delicious berry-swirled cheesecake tart.
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