National Raspberry Tart Day is observed in the United States on August 11 every year. This food holiday celebrates the raspberry tart, a popular baked dessert that features a fruit filling over a pastry base. Tarts have a historical origin dating back to the Middle Ages, initially filled with savory ingredients before evolving to include fresh fruit and custard in modern recipes. Typically made with a buttery, crumbly shortcrust pastry, tarts can also be found in miniature versions known as tartlets. To celebrate, people are encouraged to enjoy a slice of raspberry tart or a tartlet, either from a local bakery or homemade. A simple recipe involves blending flour, butter, and confectioners’ sugar for the crust, baking it, and then topping it with fresh raspberries and heated raspberry jam before chilling.