Description
Cherry Vanilla Shortbread Tart is a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of sweet cherries with creamy vanilla, all enveloped in a buttery shortbread crust. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings, this tart is as impressive as it is easy to make. With each slice, you’ll enjoy a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, making it the ultimate treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh cherries (pitted and halved)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, beat together cold unsalted butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour and powdered sugar to form a dough.
- Press the dough evenly into a greased tart pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- While the crust cools, combine fresh cherries, cornstarch, lemon juice, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until bubbling.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla extract; let cool slightly.
- Pour the cherry filling into the baked crust and spread evenly. Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg