Description
Indulge in this delightful Cherry Vanilla Shortbread Tart, featuring a buttery crust, luscious cherry filling, and a hint of vanilla—perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture is crumbly.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a tart pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, mix together cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Stir gently to combine.
- Pour the cherry filling into the pre-baked tart shell, spreading it evenly.
- Return the tart to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until bubbly and thickened.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg