1420 (Firestarter) | A gingerbread recipe similar to the modern-day tart is mentioned in the book “English Food.” |
1550 (The Start) | The shortcrust that is the base of all tarts is invented. |
1880 (The Art of Tart) | The tart is invented by two unmarried French sisters. |
1879 (Tarts for All) | The treacle tart recipe is created. |
5 FUN FACTS of tart
Here are some of the fun facts about the tart,
- The largest tart in the world– The largest tart in the world which was weighted 4,800 IBS.
- The most expensive Christmas tart– The Rudolph the ruby-nosed reindeer tart costs $615.
- Types of tart– the French word tarte is used to describes a tart as a part of a pie.
- A different tart– Tarte tatin is an upside-down tart.
- Meaty tarts– medieval tarts had meat fillings for it better taste.
FAQs
Are there different types of cherry tarts?
Yes, there are plenty of types of cherry tarts, the pastry crust can also vary, from short crust pastry to puff pastry or even a graham cracker crust for a different twist.
Can cherry tarts be made gluten-free or vegan?
Yes, cherry tarts can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free flour blends for the pastry crust or by using alternative crusts like almond flour crusts also Vegan cherry tarts can be made by using dairy-free butter or margarine for the crust and by substituting eggs with alternative like flax eggs or silken tofu in the filling.