Cherry Almond Tart
Delight your guests and loved ones with a dessert that captures the essence of seasonal cherries and the timeless appeal of almonds.
2 h
Easy
6-8
Recipe Ingredients
Ingredients for the tart dough
- 170 grams plain flour
- pinch of salt
- 70 grams caster sugar
- 120 grams unsalted butter, cold
- 1 egg yolk (save the egg white)
- 1 tablespoon water, cold
Ingredients for the filling
- 180 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 150 grams caster sugar
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 180 grams ground almonds
- 2 tablespoons plain flour
- pinch of salt
- 400 grams cherries, pitted
- icing sugar for dusting
Methods
1. Prepare the tart tin
Grease a tart tin 28 cm (11″) in diameter and set it aside.
2. Make the tart dough
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Take a grater and grate the cold butter into the bowl. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg yolk with a fork. Incorporate the egg yolk into the flour-butter mixture. Use only your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour. If it seems too dry, you can add a teaspoon of cold water at a time until the dough holds together. When the ingredients begin to combine, transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and, using a rolling pin, roll out the dough into a circle of the required size to fit your tart tin. Take into account the height of the tart tin.
To transfer it into the baking tin, gently lift the pastry and slide it onto the side of the tin. Be careful not to stretch the pastry by doing so. Carefully press the dough into the bottom and sides of the tin, ensuring there are no air pockets. Poke a couple of holes in the bottom of the dough with a fork. These permit the steam to flee and stop the dough from bragging. Carefully remove the excess pastry. Cover the pastry with cling film and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 10-15 minutes.
3. Bake
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200 °C (395 °F) with the rack in the middle position. When the oven reaches the desired temperature, take the tart tin out of the fridge, brush it with the egg white, and bake for 10-15 minutes. After you take the tart crust out of the oven, reduce the heat to 180°C (350°F).
4. Prepare the filling
As the tart crust is baking, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add one egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the ground almonds, flour, and a pinch of salt until well combined. The mixture should be smooth and creamy. Spread the almond filling evenly over the pre-baked tart crust. Place the pitted cherries on top of the filling, gently pressing them in slightly. Bake for another 30-35 minutes, or until the almond filling is set and golden brown on top.
5. Serve
Once baked, remove the tart from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. When cooled, dust the tart with icing sugar before serving.
Enjoy!
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