Description
Looking for the best cherry tart recipe? This one is quick, easy, and bursting with sweet-tart flavor. A simple dessert idea with a buttery crust and glossy cherries that’s perfect for summer parties, Valentine’s Day, or brunches. It’s healthy-ish, beginner-friendly, and totally impressive. Save this easy cherry tart for your next baking day!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2–3 tbsp cold water
- 2 cups fresh cherries pitted
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl mix flour sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Add egg yolk and water until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough and press into tart pan. Prick bottom with fork.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line crust with parchment and weights bake 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake 10 more minutes.
- Cool crust completely.
- In a saucepan combine cherries sugar lemon juice cornstarch and vanilla. Cook until thickened.
- Let filling cool slightly then spoon into crust.
- Chill tart for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- You can use frozen cherries just thaw and drain them well.
- Almond extract makes a great flavor twist.
- Apricot jam glaze adds extra shine.
- Make crust and filling ahead for easier assembly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French