Viral Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts

Viral Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts

a TikTok trend worth trying

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 30m
Temp.: 375 °F
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For egg wash:

Nutritional Information

493
calories
27.2
fat
55.9g
carbohydrates
14.1g
protein
102mg
cholesterol
316mg
sodium
Viral Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts

Recipe Description

Have you tried these Viral Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts yet? This recipe was trending on TikTok, and it’s worth trying. These flaky tarts are absolutely delicious, easy to make, and so versatile. Your family is going to love it!

To make these tarts, just place the fillings on a baking sheet and top them with your favorite puff pastry. This recipe is endlessly adaptable to whatever ingredients you have on hand: You can use a variety of fruits, spreads, and cheeses, such as peaches, plums, maple syrup, and brie, or get creative with savory options like onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon, and Gruyère cheese. This time, I made three sweet tarts: honeyed pear and brie, banana chocolate hazelnut, and cinnamon honey apple.

To make the Viral Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Viral Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare baking sheet

    5 min
    Step 1 - Viral Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts

    Preheat the oven to 375 °F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Cut puff pastry sheet

    2 min
    Step 2 - Viral Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts

    Cut the thawed puff pastry sheet into 6 equal rectangles. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Honey pear tart

    2 min
    Step 3 - Viral Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts

    While assembling the tarts, make sure to evenly space them on the baking sheet. Spoon 1 teaspoon honey on the parchment-lined baking sheet, arrange 4-5 overlapping slices of pears over, and top with a slice of brie. Cover with a puff pastry rectangle, and use a fork to seal and crimp the edges.

  4. 4

    Banana chocolate hazelnut tart

    2 min
    Step 4 - Viral Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts

    Arrange 6 banana slices in two rows, and add 1 tablespoon of chocolate hazelnut spread on top. Cover with another puff pastry rectangle, and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.

  5. 5

    Cinnamon honey apple tart

    2 min
    Step 5 - Viral Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts

    Spoon 1 teaspoon honey on the parchment. Arrange 4-5 overlapping apple slices over. Sprinkle with some cinnamon and top with another teaspoon honey. Cover with the puff pastry rectangle. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal. Repeat with the remaining puff pastry rectangles and fillings.

  6. 6

    Brush with egg wash

    1 min
    Step 6 - Viral Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts

    Brush the tops with the egg wash.

  7. 7

    Bake

    20 min
    Step 7 - Viral Upside Down Puff Pastry TartsStep 7 - Viral Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts

    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let the tarts cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheet before flipping them over.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Viral Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts

    Serve and enjoy!

These Viral Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts are a speedy and delightful treat you can throw together from pantry staples and whatever fruits or veggies you have on hand. Made this recipe? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Quinn
May 22, 2025
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I just made these tarts for a small gathering, and everyone was amazed! They taste so good, and I used leftover fruits. So fun to make, highly recommend!

Sarah Thompson
April 5, 2025
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These puff pastry tarts are awesome! I made them for a family brunch, and everyone loved them. So easy to customize with whatever fruits I had. The honeyed pear and brie combo was a hit. Def recommend trying them out!

Tom
March 12, 2025
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These Viral Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts were a hit at our family gathering. They are super easy to make! My favorite was the honeyed pear with brie. Simply great!

Samantha Jones
February 11, 2025
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OMG!

Xena Martinez
November 18, 2024
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Incredibly yummy tarts.

Hannah
November 15, 2024
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OMG, these Viral Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts are a total game changer! Whipped them up for a fam dinner and everyone went nuts over the sweet honeyed pear and brie combo. So easy to make, I can't wait to try more flavors. Definitely a must-try!

Quinn
September 26, 2024
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My kids loved these tarts. Made them together for a family night and they were fun.

Zara Thompson
September 22, 2024
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Delicious!

Katherine Dupont
September 15, 2024
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Superb! I had some leftover fruits in my fridge and decided to give these tarts a try. They turned out light and crispy. I've never felt so accomplished in the kitchen! Definitely a new favorite for my simple dinners.

Ashley
July 7, 2024
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Simply amazing tarts!

Frankie
June 18, 2024
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Delicious! I made these for my friends and they loved them! So easy to whip up, I used strawberries and brie. Perfect for a quick snack!

Ursula Smith
May 17, 2024
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Absolutely delicious tarts!

Tina
April 11, 2024
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Made these tarts last night, they were a hit.

Athina
January 22, 2024
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Great!

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