Cherry Tart
Made with simple ingredients and minimal prep, this easy cherry tart recipe is perfect for summer gatherings, holidays, or an elegant everyday dessert. The combination of sweet-tart cherries and creamy filling creates a beautifully balanced, bakery-style tart that’s as stunning as it is delicious.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350ºF and prepare a 9-inch round tart pan with a removable bottom by greasing with oil or butter.
- 2
Pit 1 pound of cherries into a bowl.
- 3
Place the crust into the tart pan and trim any excess of the edge.
- 4
Par bake your crust by baking for 15-18 minutes. Remove from the oven once it begins to brown.
- 5
While the crust bakes, whisk together ¾ cup heavy cream, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar.
- 6
Add 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and whisk until well incorporated.
- 7
Arrange the pitted cherries over the crust base and slowly pour the cream filling evenly over the cherries.
- 8
Return the tart to the oven and bake 40-50 minutes until the filling is barely firm, still jiggling slightly in the center.
- 9
Cool completely on a wire rack and serve dusted with powdered sugar and fresh cherries.