Very simply, a tart is a pastry crust with shallow sides, a filling and no top crust. It's typically made in a tart pan. The filling can be sweet (such as fruit or sweet custard) or savory (like meat, cheese or savory custard). Depending on the type of tart, the pastry shell can be baked and then filled, or filled and then baked. Tarts can be bite-size (often served as hors d'oeuvre), individual-size (sometimes called tartlets) or full-size. They can be used as appetizers, entrees or desserts. See also tarte tatin. tart adj. Sharp, acidic or sour.
From THE NEW FOOD LOVERS COMPANION, Fourth edition by Sharon Tyler Herbst and Ron Herbst. Copyright © 2007, 2001, 1995, 1990 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
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