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Elevate your dessert table with 8 easy shortbread tart recipes! From lemon curd to salted caramel, there's something for everyone.
It's no secret we love shortbread around here! We love the simple ingredients: just butter, flour, sugar, and salt. Plus, it comes together in one bowl, no mixer required. And the results are out of this world! Buttery, crispy, and delicious. We love using shortbread in all types of ways, but today we're featuring shortbread tarts. Filled with fresh jam, lemon curd or salted caramel, they are decadent little treats for all your spring entertaining needs.
A few of these recipes have free printable labels, making them perfect for gift giving! These are recipes you'll definitely want in your sweet treat arsenal. All of them can be put together with minimal time and effort, yet they yield bakeshop-quality results. Enjoy!
Ridiculously Easy Lemon Curd Shortbread Tarts
Made with our easy microwave lemon curd, these buttery, crisp Ridiculously Easy Lemon Curd Shortbread Tarts will steal the show and bring rave reviews!
Fresh Strawberry Shortbread Tart
Need an impressive, delicious, easy dessert? This Strawberry Jam Shortbread Tart, with a ribbon of sweet jam and fresh berries nestled between layers of buttery crust and crisp, lemon glazed crumble, is IT!
Ridiculously Easy Scandinavian Raspberry Jam Shortbread Tarts
These adorable Scandinavian Raspberry Jam Tarts are mixed up with just one bowl, no mixer needed. No one will know how easy they are as they taste like they came from a fine, fancy European bake shop!
Ridiculously Easy Salted Caramel Shortbread Bites
These crazy delicious Salted Caramel Shortbread Bites look fancy but come together quickly with a one-bowl shortbread dough and the easiest caramel ever!
Lemon Curd Shortbread Tart
With a buttery, press-in crust and crumb topping (made from the same dough) and an easy lemon curd filling, this heavenly Lemon Curd Shortbread Tart is beyond delicious!
Easy S'Mores Shortbread Tart
This Crumb-Topped S'mores Tart might look fancy but it's a fun, super easy take on the American campfire classic, perfect for parties, picnics and potlucks!
Raspberry Jam Shortbread Tart
With a layer of sweet raspberry jam nestled between the crisp, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread crust and buttery crumble topping, this Raspberry Jam Shortbread Tart just might be one of the most delicious desserts ever!
Ridiculously Easy Caramel Apple Shortbread Tarts
If you enjoy caramel apples and shortbread cookies, you will love these Caramel Apple Shortbread Tarts. They're crisp, buttery, apple-filled bites of heaven!
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