Sweet Cherry Tarts
Delightful cherry tarts bursting with sweet-tart cherries in a flaky crust, capturing the essence of childhood memories.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 2 cups fresh or canned cherries
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare your pie crust on a floured surface, rolling it out to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Combine your cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract in a mixing bowl.
- Fill each prepared tart shell with the cherry mixture.
- Prepare the egg wash by whisking the egg and brushing the edges of the crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
- Cool the tarts on a rack for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free pie crust. You can substitute some sugar with honey for a lower-sugar version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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