Description
This tart is like a little slice of Paris at home—rich cherries nestled in a creamy custard, all held by a simple, buttery crust you press in by hand. I first made it on a whim one Sunday and it’s been a beloved go-to ever since. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or tea with a friend.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
½ cup unsalted butter, melted & cooled
7 tbsp sugar (scant ½ cup)
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp finely ground almonds or almond flour (or crushed vanilla cookies)
For the Filling:
¾ cup heavy cream
2 eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 lb fresh cherries, pitted
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Make the Crust: In a bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, flour, salt, and ground almonds until a soft dough forms. Press into a 9-inch tart pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
Prepare Filling: Whisk cream, eggs, vanilla, sugar, and flour until smooth.
Arrange cherries in the crust. Pour custard over top.
Bake 30–35 minutes, until filling is set and slightly golden. Cool before slicing.
Notes
Creamy, fruity, and effortlessly chic—this cherry tart is the kind of dessert that looks fancy but feels like home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 per serving
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 16g per serving
- Saturated Fat: 9g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 32g per serving
- Fiber: 1g per serving
- Protein: 4g per serving