Description
Indulge in the blissful layers of a Cherry Vanilla Shortbread Tart, where a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crust embraces a sweet-tart cherry filling, all drizzled with a smooth vanilla glaze. This stunning dessert is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself after a long day. With its delightful flavor and beautiful presentation, it’s sure to become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–4 tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in all-purpose flour until the dough resembles wet sand.
- Press the dough into a tart pan evenly, creating a slight edge.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden; let cool.
- In a bowl, toss cherries with cornstarch, sugar, and lemon juice; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Pour cherry mixture into the cooled crust and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with milk or cream until drizzly; pour over the cooled tart.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg