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PREPARE THE CHERRIES Preheat the oven to 350.
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In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar at medium speed until fluffy, 2 minutes.
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Beat in the egg yolks and vanilla.
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Beat in the flour, cornmeal and salt and until a dough forms.
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Gather the dough into a ball and transfer to a large nonstick baking sheet.
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Cover with plastic wrap and roll it out to a 9-inch square, a scant 1/4 inch thick.
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Bake for about 10 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned.
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Immediately transfer the dough to a food processor and pulse until fine.
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Lower the oven temperature to 300.
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PREPARE THE CHERRIES Line a 13 3/4-by-4-inch, straight-sided rectangular tart pan with a removable bottom with foil.
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Spray the foil with vegetable spray.
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Press a 1/2-inch layer of the crumbs evenly over the bottom and up the side of the pan.
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Refrigerate until firm, 20 minutes.
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PREPARE THE CHERRIES In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter with the sugar at medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
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Add half of the mascarpone cheese and beat at low speed until combined.
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Add the remaining mascarpone cheese, the egg, vanilla, lemon zest and cream and beat just until smooth, about 1 minute.
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Pour the filling into the crust and smooth the surface.
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PREPARE THE CHERRIES Set the tart pan on a sturdy baking sheet.
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Position racks in the bottom and center of the oven.
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On the bottom rack, place a roasting pan filled with 1 inch of water.
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Place the tart on the center rack and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the filling is puffed and set.
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Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
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Lift the tart from the pan and remove the foil.
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Transfer to a platter.
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PREPARE THE CHERRIES In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, Muscat and lemon juice to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer until syrupy, about 10 minutes.
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Let cool slightly, then transfer to a bowl and add the cherries.
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Let stand for 10 minutes.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cherries to the tart and serve.