Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of our Easy Cherry Tart with No-Roll Crust Method. This luscious dessert features a creamy vanilla custard filling crowned with fresh, juicy cherries, all nestled in a buttery, easy-to-make crust that requires no rolling or refrigeration. Perfect for any occasion—from summer picnics to festive holiday gatherings—this tart is a crowd-pleaser that even novice bakers can master with ease. Enjoy it warm or chilled, and feel free to customize the filling with your favorite fruits for a personal touch. With its vibrant flavors and effortless preparation, this cherry tart is sure to impress and satisfy!
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 7 tablespoons sugar
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 pound fresh cherries (pitted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and sugar until well blended.
- Stir in flour and a pinch of salt until just combined to form the crust.
- Press the mixture into a 9-inch round tart pan with a removable bottom.
- In another bowl, whisk together heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, sugar, and flour until smooth for the custard filling.
- Pour the custard over the crust and top with pitted cherries.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice - approximately 100g
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try mixing in almond extract or different fruits like blueberries or peaches. Allowing the tart to chill in the refrigerator enhances its flavor.