Description
A delicious *cherry tart* made with a buttery, flaky crust, fresh cherries, and a creamy filling. Perfect for any occasion or as a special treat.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 7 tablespoons sugar (scant ½ cup)
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons finely ground almonds or almond flour
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 eggs (fresh, at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 pound cherries, pitted (fresh preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare a 9-inch round tart pan with a removable bottom.
- Pit the cherries and set them aside.
- For the crust, stir together melted butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add flour, a pinch of salt, and ground almonds or almond flour. Mix until dough is formed.
- Press the dough into the tart pan, covering the base and sides evenly. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- For the filling, whisk together heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, sugar, and flour until smooth. Pour this custard mixture evenly over the baked crust.
- Arrange the pitted cherries evenly over the filling.
- Return the tart to the oven and bake for 40-50 minutes until the custard is firm but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours before serving.
- Optional: Dust the cooled tart with powdered sugar and top with extra cherries before serving.
Notes
- Fresh cherries are highly recommended for the best flavor.
- For a richer tart, you can add a few teaspoons of *almond extract* to the filling.
- To make individual tarts, divide the crust and filling among four mini tart pans.
- If you use frozen cherries, ensure to thaw and drain them to avoid excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Cherry tart, cherry dessert, cherry custard tart, easy cherry tart, homemade cherry tart, tart with fresh cherries