Description
Cherry Vanilla Shortbread Tart is a delightful summer dessert featuring a buttery shortbread crust topped with fresh cherries and a hint of vanilla. This easy-to-make tart is perfect for outdoor gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Each slice offers a sweet yet tart flavor explosion that will leave your taste buds craving more. Serve it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a tart pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until smooth. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until crumbly.
- Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest; combine well.
- Press the mixture into the prepared tart pan evenly across the bottom and slightly up the sides.
- Toss pitted cherries in sugar and let sit briefly to create syrup.
- Pour cherry filling over the shortbread base evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg