Cherry Tart is celebrated on June 17th. I chose to make this treat today to honor the occasion and enjoy fresh, sweet cherries. This delightful dessert makes an excellent choice for a birthday cake.
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Cherry tart recipe
Cherry tart is a dessert made with cherries. It typically consists of a pastry crust with a sweetened cherry mixture. Other ingredients are often added to enhance its flavor and texture.
I did not use a regular cherry tart recipe. Instead, I mixed cocoa into the pastry dough to create a unique base. For the custard, I used the British method. The cream was heated first for the custard. One extra egg yolk was added later. Here is how to make cherry tarts.
Cherry Tart for a Special Birthday
A symphony of flavors that dance on your taste buds. The sweet-tart cherries are nestled in a creamy filling, creating a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 125 g butter melted and cooled
- 90 g caster sugar
- 170 g plain flour I used a gluten-free blend
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp ground almonds
For the filling
- 200 ml double cream
- 2 whole eggs and 1 egg yolk lightly beaten.
- 50 g caster sugar
- A few drops vanilla extract
- 300 g cherries canned, fresh, or frozen
Instructions
- Grease a pie dish and preheat the oven to 180oC.
- Mix the butter and caster sugar, then add the flour, cocoa powder and half the ground almonds. Stir until you have a ball of dough.
- Press the dough into the dish with your fingertips, making sure that it is even and not too thick. Bake for about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, halve and pit the cherries.
- Remove the pastry case from the oven and lower the oven temperature to about 150oC.
- Sprinkle the remaining ground almonds over the pastry base.
- To make the custard, put the cream in a pan and gently heat over a low temperature until warmed through. Whisk the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a jug until light and frothy. Slowly pour the cream onto this mixture, continuing to whisk all the time.
- Place the cherries into the pastry case, then pout over the custard. Return to the oven for about 40 mins, but keep an eye on it. You want to keep a slight wobble in the center.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4.5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 40mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 13gCalcium: 35mg
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Pairing suggestions
Cherry tarts are complemented by a variety of foods and drinks.
- Accompaniments
- Caramel sauce pairs well with cherries and enhances the flavor profile.
- Whipped cream adds a light texture. It complements the tartness of cherries.
- Chocolate sauce adds richness to the tart.
- Crème fraîche offers a rich flavor and balances the tart’s sweetness.
- Vanilla ice cream creates a delightful contrast.
- Fresh cherries enhance the presentation. They intensify the cherry flavor.
- Grated chocolate adds elegance and enhances flavor depth.
- Drink Pairings
- Maraschino Cherry Manhattan adds depth to the cherry dessert.
- Tart cherry juice cocktails complement tart desserts with refreshing notes.
- Tart Cherry and Hibiscus Beer Margarita combines cherry juice and beer for a unique twist.
- Sweet sparkling wines balance the pastry’s sweetness with fruity bubbles.
- Coffee complements the dessert.
- Tea pairs well with a tart.
- Wine
- Sweet red wines complement cherry tartness with fruity, sweet notes.
- Ruby Port pairs with cherry dessert, enhancing their flavors.
- Brachetto d’Acqui offers strawberry and raspberry notes to balance the tart.
Variations
Cherry tarts come in a variety of delicious forms. Each showcases the unique flavors of cherries. Here are some notable variations:
- Classic Variations
- Traditional French Clafouti uses a custard batter with cherries. The dish is ideal for brunch or desserts. It has a soft texture and almond flavor.
- Rustic Free-Form Cherry Galettes have a flaky crust and cherry filling. It’s served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Cherry Custard Tart has vanilla custard and cherries. The crust is simple and requires no rolling.
- Creative Twists
- No-bake cheesecake tarts use fresh or frozen cherries.
- Cherry Berry Pie mixes cherries, raspberries, and blueberries. It creates a rich, complex flavor.
- Cherry Crisp with Chocolate Chips offers a sweet and tart flavor.
- Quick and Easy Options
- Cherry Pie Bars use pantry staples and canned cherries. It’s ready in just 20 minutes.
- Simple recipe uses pre-made crust with cherry filling. It’s ideal for quick desserts.
- Rustic Cherry Tarts use fresh cherries and simple crusts. They are easy to assemble and flavorful.
