A simple rustic tart that highlights the beautiful, fresh cherry textures and flavors.
In the summer, I love deserts that feature fresh fruits. These little tarts are straightforward, consisting of a small circular crust with a mixture of cherries and sugar on top. Simple, yet they are still a beautiful, tasty treat. The simplicity of the recipe allows the flaky texture of the crust and juicy flavor of the cherries to shine.
Ingredients
- For the Crust
- 1 and 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 T sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup ice cold water
- For the filling
- 4 cups pitted sweet cherries
- 3 T sugar
- 1 and 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, salt and sugar. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until pea sized crumbs.
- Sprinkle the cold water over the mixture, lightly stirring with a fork until dough forms into a ball. Chill the dough for at least an hour. This makes it much easier to handle.
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Mix the cherries with the sugar and cornstarch.
- Divide the dough into fourths. Roll out each fourth into a 8 in round circle. Trim the edges a bit with a knife, if necessary.
- Spoon a cup of the cherries into the middle of each circle, leaving about an inch and a half of crust around the edges.
- Gently fold the edge of the crust over the cherries, pleating as you go. Brush the crust with a beaten egg. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cherries are tender.
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