Do you have to use a tart pan?

Pie plates can work, but not ideal: You can absolutely make a tart without a tart pan, for example, in a pie plate or whatever pan you have with 1 inch sides (or higher), but you won’t be able to unmold it to serve it on a plate. You will probably have to serve the tart in the pan it was baked in.

Can you bake a tart in a pie dish?

Tart Pan A tart pan is my favorite substitute for a pie pan, especially if it has a removable bottom. The tart pan bakes up a pie almost exactly the same as a metal pie pan, but the fluted sides make for a prettier crust.

Can you use cupcake pan for tarts?

I finally realized that all kinds of tartlets could be made in mini muffin pans. It doesn’t matter that they come out look more like little filled cookie cups—because they are completely adorable. And so easy and satisfying to make.

What is the most common size tart pan?

Unlike pie pans, tart pans come in an endless variety of shapes and sizes. They may be round or rectangular, and they range from 4 to 12 inches across and from 3/4 to 2 inches deep. (Smaller than 4 inches would be a tartlet pan.)

Whats the difference between a tart and a pie?

The main difference is that tarts only have a bottom crust, and the crust is much thicker than a pie crust. Then you fold the edges up and just slightly on top of the filling to make a rustic looking pie crust. The top of the filling stays exposed.

What is the difference between a tart pan and a pie pan?

The main difference between a tart pan and a pie pan is the shape and depth of the sides. A tart pan has straight sides (some fluted, some not) that turn out neat, more “professional” looking pastries than the slope-sided pie pans. In place of a tart pan, some bakers use a tart ring, also called a flan ring.

What is a tart vs pie?

While pies have a thin and smooth crust, tarts have a rather thick and crumbly crust which crumbles down when pieces are cut from the tart. Pies are served in the same dish they are made in, while tarts are often taken out and molded, if needed.