Description
Cherry Vanilla Shortbread Tart is a delightful dessert that features a buttery shortbread crust filled with sweet-tart cherries and a hint of vanilla. This easy-to-make tart is perfect for any occasion, from summer picnics to cozy family gatherings. The stunning visual appeal and delicious flavors will leave your guests asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and sliced
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Gradually add the flour and vanilla extract, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a tart pan.
- Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- While cooling, toss the sliced cherries with sugar.
- Pour the cherry mixture over the cooled crust; sprinkle with pine nuts if using.
- Bake again for 20-25 minutes until cherries are bubbly.
- Allow to cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg