Just 5 ingredients and a few minutes of prep and you’re on your way to enjoying this simply perfect summer fruit puff pastry tart. Feel free to use nectarines, peaches, berries, cherries or whatever seasonal fruit you like!

Nectarine puff pastry tart on a baking sheet sliced into squares

Looking for a simple way to highlight perfect, peak-season fruit in a dessert without a lot of fuss? This tart right here is about to become your new best friend.

This recipe uses store-bought puff pastry and fresh fruit, along with a little bit of butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Yep, it’s that easy! The ripe and sweet fresh fruit of the season is allowed to shine, and pairs deliciously with the flaky buttery puff pastry crust. (Just don’t forget the whipped cream or vanilla ice cream!)

view of sliced summer fruit puff pastry tart with one slice on a plate with vanilla ice cream

Why your summer needs this puff pastry tart

  • It works with just about any fruit. 
  • Only five simple ingredients and minimal prep time.
  • It’s elegant and impressive, but incredibly easy to make.
  • Perfect for entertaining!

“Thank you, Annalise! I made this with a bunch of peaches that were going spoiling than I could eat them! Delicious and now gone! Next time, I will try it with apples!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐” —from reader Christine

Slicing nectarines for nectarine puff pastry tart

Choose your fruit

You can use almost any kind of fruit for this easy puff pastry tart. I love to use fresh in-season fruit all summer long, but this recipe works into the fall and winter months too!

  • Peaches
  • Nectarines
  • Plums
  • Sweet cherries
  • Strawberries
  • Blackberries
  • Blueberries
  • Raspberries
  • Rhubarb
  • Apples
  • Pears

Tip: Keep berries whole, but other fruit should be sliced ½-inch thick or less. I usually leave the skins of peaches, nectarines and plums on for ease, but you can peel them before baking if you prefer.

Other ingredients you’ll need

This is just a quick overview, find the full recipe at the bottom of this article:

  • Store-bought frozen puff pastry: Thaw overnight in the fridge, or on the counter for 30-60 minutes.
  • Butter
  • Granulated sugar 
  • Ground cinnamon: Or or try another spice like cardamom or ginger.
  • Ice cream or whipped cream: For serving.

baking tip:What is the best store-bought puff pastry?

There are two main brands of store-bought puff pastry available in the United States: DuFour and Pepperidge Farm. DuFour is made with all-butter and has slightly better flavor and texture, but it’s found most often in specialty food stores like Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. Pepperidge Farm is widely available at most grocery stores, but it’s made with shortening and doesn’t have quite the same flavor.

DuFour is recommended by most chefs, but honestly I’ve had delicious results with Pepperidge Farm puff pastry too.

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How to make this easy summer fruit puff pastry tart

  1. Roll thawed puff pastry dough out into a larger rectangle. Transfer to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and fold over a ½-inch border on all sides.folding puff pastry edges over to form the edges of the tart
  2. Lay fruit on top in a single layer over the puff pastry within the border.layering fruit on puff pastry
  3. Top with butter, sugar and cinnamon. Brush the melted butter over the fruit and puff pastry, then sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.brushing fruit with melted butter
  4. Bake at 400°F until tart edges are golden brown, about 25 minutes.baked peach puff pastry tart

Serving suggestions

Serve this puff pastry fruit tart warm or at room temperature, and it’s best the day it’s baked. Top slices with vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream. And enjoy!

puff pastry tart with peaches and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a plate

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Nectarine puff pastry tart on a baking sheet sliced into squares
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Easy Summer Fruit Puff Pastry Tart

Servings: 9 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
The easiest summer tart made with fresh seasonal fruit and puff pastry.
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 sheet store bought puff pastry
  • 3 cups (500 grams) fresh fruit , sliced (see Note)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, or use other spices like ginger or cardamom)
  • Whipped cream or ice cream , for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • On a floured surface, roll puff pastry into an approximate 9-inch x 12-inch rectangle (no need to be exact). Transfer to prepared sheet pan and fold edges of puff pastry over to make a ½-inch border of dough on all sides.
  • Lay fruit slices or berries on top of the puff pastry in a single layer, within the border. Brush fruit and dough with butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon (or other spice, if using) and sprinkle over the whole thing.
  • Bake until edges of the tart are golden, about 25 minutes.
  • Let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired. Tart is best the same day it is baked.

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Notes

Note: You can use peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, cherries and berries in this recipe. Leave berries whole, but slice other fruit no more than ½ inch thick. Leave skins on or remove, per your preference.
Calories: 199kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 7mg, Sodium: 68mg, Potassium: 112mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 236IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 6mg, Iron: 1mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
Author: Annalise Sandberg
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