Cherry Tart
With us, it’s always a good time for cherries! Look how easily you can make delicious tarts with our crisp and aromatic cherries. The hardest part? Not eating all the cherries beforehand!
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-2 tablespoons cold water
For the filling:
- 1 cup fresh SanLucar cherries, pitted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon grated SanLucar lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon SanLucar lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation:
Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add cold water until the dough comes together.
- Press the dough into a small tart pan, prick the bottom with a fork, and bake for 15 minutes. Let cool.
Filling:
- In a saucepan, mix the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and the cherries break down (about 5-7 minutes). Let cool.
Assembling the tarts:
- Pour the cherry filling into the cooled tart crust and spread evenly.
- Let set for at least one hour before serving.
