Description
Cherry Vanilla Shortbread Tart is a delightful dessert that combines a buttery shortbread crust with sweet-tart cherries and a hint of vanilla. Each slice is an explosion of flavors that will captivate your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion, this tart not only impresses but also satisfies your sweet cravings. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, this tart promises to be the star of the show.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted cold butter, cubed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for filling)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch tart pan.
- Mix flour, sugar, and cold butter in a bowl until crumbly. Press into the tart pan.
- Bake crust for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Toss pitted cherries with sugar and vanilla in a bowl. Spread over the cooled crust.
- Return to oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes until cherries bubble.
- Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 77mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg