For many cooks, a sheet of puff pastry is a fridge staple. This quick-cook, convenient ingredient can turn a random selection of vegetables, leftovers, or pantry staples into an utterly delicious meal, ready to be enjoyed hot or cold.
To bring you fresh inspiration, we’ve gathered a selection of simple, versatile puff pastry tart recipes from the cookbooks of Jamie Oliver, Rick Stein, Nadiya, Mary Berry, Rukmini Iyer and more. From picnic-ready savoury tarts, to simple yet decadent desserts, these recipes will have you covered for every summertime occasion.
Savoury puff pastry tart recipes
Courgette and Goat’s Cheese Puff Pastry Tart
Courgettes, which are in season for the summer months, are at their best here: thinly sliced and scattered over a crisp puff pastry tart topped with creamy goat’s cheese and ricotta. A sprinkling of pistachios and a drizzle of honey add further contrast and depth of flavour.
Hot Smoked Trout and Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Tart
This easy tart takes all the best bits of a classic lox bagel – smoked fish, cream cheese, red onion and cucumbers – and piles them on top of puff pastry for an eye-catching shareable picnic dish.
Rick Stein’s Confit Tomato and Aubergine Tarte Tatin
Swap apples for beautifully ripe tomatoes and aubergines in this savoury twist on a French classic. For an extra touch of herby freshness, whip up a batch of French–style pistou to drizzle over the tart.
Rosemary, Goat’s Cheese and Mushroom Tart with Pink Peppercorns
With her array of brilliant one-tray cookbooks, it should come as no surprise that Rukmini Iyer has a must-try take on the savoury puff pastry tart. This 3o-minute recipe is packed with tangy, umami and peppery goodness.
Jane’s Patisserie’s Vegetable Tarts
These veggie-packed tarts make a great addition to any picnic. Sun-dried tomato paste and a simple homemade pesto make the perfect Mediterranean-inspired flavour base.
Jamie Oliver’s Minty Courgette Tart
All you need is five simple ingredients to make this summer-ready vegetarian tart inspired by the deep and salty flavours of a pissaladière.
Mary Berry’s Roasted Pepper, Beetroot and Feta Oval Tart
Artfully arranged sliced beetroot makes a striking topping for a sheet of puff pastry. With the addition of roasted red peppers and crumbled feta, you’ve got the perfect medley of flavours.
Ainsley Harriott’s Honey and Thyme Caramelised Pear, Pecan and Cheese Tart
As summer moves into autumn, this pear tart is a must-try. Ainsley Harriott’s recipe combines sweet pears, honey, thyme, and salty blue cheese to create a cheeseboard-inspired tart.
Sweet puff pastry tart recipes
Jamie Oliver’s Air Fryer Pineapple Tarte Tatin
Bring the flavours of the tropics to your table with this easy recipe from Jamie Oliver. The best bit? It’s made in the air fryer and uses just seven ingredients.
Nadiya Hussain’s Banana Tarte Tatin with Malai Ice Cream
Turn a sheet of puff pastry and some ripe bananas into a show-stopping dessert with this South East Asian-inspired recipe, served with a generous scoop of homemade cardamom-infused ice cream.
