“Fruit pastry that pairs well with vanilla ice cream” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.APPLETART is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fruit pastry that pairs well with vanilla ice cream”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 13, 2026, where it runs at 3 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.