Description
Cherry Vanilla Shortbread Tart is a delightful dessert that beautifully combines a buttery shortbread crust with sweet cherry filling, accented by a hint of vanilla. This indulgent tart is perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to cozy nights in. Each bite delivers a melt-in-your-mouth experience, making it an irresistible treat that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and sliced
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch tart pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate the flour until a dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared tart pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden brown.
- While cooling, arrange the sliced cherries on top of the crust.
- Bake again for 25-30 minutes until cherries are bubbly and soft.
- Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg