There are so many variations of the classic tomato tart, perfect for late summer. Here, you begin with a savory food-processor pie dough seasoned with Parmesan and fresh thyme. Roll out the dough, ...

Can a pie crust recipe really change your life? I guess it depends on how much you like eating pie -- and how much you hate making crust. I really love eating pie, but I really hated making crust, at ...

I love to make fruit tarts for the holidays. It provides relief from the puddings, pies, cakes and cookies. My favorite? A strawberry tart with a brushing of apricot jam over a pastry cream-filled ...

High altitudes make cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents recipes and tips that make baking in the mountains ...

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle, beat the butter and confectioners' sugar until light and creamy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg. Whisk together the flour, almond flour, and ...

This tart is made from three easy pieces: a tart shell that is simpler than pie crust, more like one big shortbread cookie; a one-two pastry cream that makes instant puddings look turgid; and, ripe ...

Sometimes the smallest desserts make the biggest impression. These Mini Apple Tartlets start with Pâte Sucrée, a sweet pastry dough I first learned to make at a cooking school in Paris. Unlike many ...