you're probably most familiar with tarts as the sculpted, custard-filled, fruit-topped pastry shells that you might see served at a fancy event. These are indeed a common type of tart, though ...

Serve Michel Roux's fruit tarts alongside a selection of other cakes and sandwiches cut into triangles for a fancy afternoon tea. Equipment: You will need 10cm/4in tartlet cases or barquette tins.

Treacle tart is a British classic, and Mary Berry shows you how to make it to perfection. This version has a fancy lattice woven top to show off to all your guests. But Mary makes it very easy.