I honestly can't think of a prettier way to do holiday dessert than a gorgeous tart, you know? They feel a little fancy but most of these come together way easier than you'd expect. I've rounded up 25 of my favorite Christmas tart recipes and they are exactly what your table needs right now.

1. White Chocolate Raspberry Tart

I am always here for a no bake dessert, especially around the holidays when the oven is already working overtime. This one is quick and easy to pull together, which I love. A cookie crust gets filled with white chocolate ganache and a tart raspberry coulis that cuts through all that sweetness beautifully.

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2. Cranberry Curd Tart

Bold and beautiful is exactly how I'd describe this cranberry curd tart for the Christmas season. Cranberries are a lovely winter fruit and they deserve way more than just a canned appearance at Thanksgiving. This bright red curd is tart with hints of vanilla and orange running through it.

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3. Puff Pastry Cream Cheese Tarts

These start with store bought puff pastry for ease and guaranteed deliciousness, and nobody will know or care that the crust isn't scratch made. The lemony cream cheese filling and fresh fruit totally transform it into a must have dessert. I promise you'll want these on repeat.

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4. Pecan Tart

Pecan pie gets a little tart makeover with this yummy recipe and I am so here for it. Classic flavors of butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and of course crunchy pecans all combine for a dessert that's nostalgic and traditional in the best way. If you're a pecan pie fan, you have to make this tart.

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5. Christmas Bakewell Tart

Bakewell tarts are such a traditional British dessert and they're usually paired with raspberry or cherry jam. This holiday version starts with a pastry crust, then a layer of sweet and spiced mincemeat goes right on top. Over that you'll spread the signature almond frangipane, which bakes up all cake-like and cozy.

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6. Butter Tarts

Mini butter tarts are the ideal move when you're throwing something together at the last minute. You can totally use store bought crust for the tart shells, which saves so much time without losing that delicious flavor. This recipe only needs a few simple ingredients and the results are sugary, buttery, and so good.

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7. Mini Christmas Tarts

These tiny tarts are every bit as wonderful as they look and I have a feeling they're about to become your new winter obsession. A chocolate tart shell cradles an incredible spiced custard that is so good you'll be tempted to just grab a spoon and go for it. Try to save some for the actual tart, okay?

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8. Cranberry Curd Holiday Tart

Here's another terrific way to make the most of fresh cranberries this season. The bright red, tart, and silky smooth cranberry curd is absolutely the star of the show here. A butter graham cracker crust serves as the shell and the flavors work so well with that gorgeous cranberry filling.

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9. Impossible Christmas Tart

These impossible Christmas tarts are a magical way to bring holiday spirit to any party you're heading to. There's a layer of pastry crust with a thin mincemeat bottom and a creamy custard filling. The top layer bakes up soft and cakey with the loveliest flavor.

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10. Easy Pear Tart with Puffed Pastry

Pears are another winter fruit that doesn't get nearly enough love, if you ask me. This pear tart is not only delicious but it's beautiful and honestly pretty easy to make. Puff pastry makes a fantastic crust for all those juicy pears.

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11. Spiced Pumpkin Tart

Think of this as a fun little spin on classic pumpkin pie. The real difference is all in the crust. A pecan pastry crust adds crunch and extra flavor to this already beloved dessert, and since tarts are thinner than pie it bakes up a little faster too, which is great when you're short on time.

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12. Best Nutella Tart

Okay Nutella fanatics, this one is calling your name! A hazelnut tart shell is really the only way to start a recipe like this off on the right foot. Then you fill it with a creamy, decadent Nutella filling that is just stupidly delicious.

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13. Fresh Cherry Tart

Fresh cherries are one of my all time favorite snacks so I was very excited about this one. It's so easy to put together and the payoff is absolutely divine. You make the crust from simple pantry staples and ground almonds, and get this, there's no rolling or chilling required.

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14. Cherry Tart with Chocolate

This cherry tart with chocolate is an absolute delight from start to finish. The almond crust pairs beautifully with cherries and chocolate, and those sweet cherries alongside bitter chocolate are a match made in heaven. Toss in a few warm holiday spices and you are in for a real treat.

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15. Classic French Fruit Tart

Classic French fruit tarts are probably the most common tarts out there and this one absolutely delivers. The shortbread crust is a hearty base for all the fruit you're going to pile on top. Just fill that shell with creamy vanilla custard and finish with your favorite fresh fruits.

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16. Christmas Fruit Tart

Christmas fruit tarts are a fun dessert that everybody gets excited about, mostly because half the fun is decorating them! You only need four ingredients for these tiny treats and you can even let everyone add their own fruit toppings. Whipped sweetened cream cheese is the yummy filling that holds it all together.

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17. Peppermint Candy Cane Tart

If you love peppermint bark, candy canes, or peppermint lattes, then this tart is absolutely for you. Chocolate tart shells make a fantastic base for the marshmallow cream cheese peppermint filling. It's a holiday treat worth making every single year.

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18. Easy Christmas Dessert Tarts

How cute are these little things? The tart shells are wonderfully buttery and crisp, and inside sits a silky smooth chocolate filling that is seriously delicious. Finish them off with little decorative chocolates or treats and you've got the most adorable holiday touch.

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19. Christmas Tart

This one is a total showstopper, stacked up high so it actually looks like a little Christmas tree on your dessert table. You start with a homemade pâte sablée tart shell, then fill it with pistachios and a creamy pistachio paste that doubles down on that nutty flavor. On top goes a rich chocolate ganache and a whipped pistachio ganache that is just ridiculous.

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20. Cranberry White Chocolate Tart

Cranberries and white chocolate were just made for holiday desserts, I swear. This tart is super creamy, and the cranberries bring that perfect pop of tart fruity flavor. The crunchy sweet crust is a lovely match for the cranberry jam and the decadent white chocolate top.

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21. Lemon Blueberry Tart

These lemon blueberry tarts are gorgeous, tart, and so refreshing. The flaky shortbread crust holds a zesty lemon filling that is silky smooth and packed with flavor. A homemade blueberry sauce gets swirled right in for sweetness and that beautiful pop of color.

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22. Gingerbread Amaretto Chocolate Tart

This might be the most aromatic and gorgeous tart of the whole bunch. The gingerbread tart shell is perfectly crispy and packed with warm flavor. Then comes the silky amaretto chocolate ganache, which is decadent and luxurious in the very best way.

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23. Mincemeat and Apple Tart

Let me tell you, mincemeat is one of those things that sounds confusing but it's really just chopped dried fruits, sugar, spices, nuts, and some form of fat. Combined with sliced apples, it makes a beautiful tart that's ideal for tea time or as the grand finale to your Christmas dinner.

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24. Lemon Tart

A classic lemon tart is one of my absolute favorites and honestly it hits no matter what time of year it is. The tart and creamy lemon filling sits inside a cookie like tart shell that is buttery and just right. It's sour, sweet, and completely satisfying.

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25. Peach Almond Tart

I love the rustic feeling of this peach and almond tart so much. A simple buttery puff pastry gets filled with a wonderful almond cream before it's topped with beautiful sliced peaches. This dessert is so yummy on its own, but trust me, it's even better with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.

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