Warm Cherry Almond Tart Recipe

Name: Warm Cherry Almond Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Tart Crust:; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup chilled vegetable shortening , cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/4 cup chilled unsalted butter , cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons ice water; Filling:; 1 lb fresh sweet cherries, pitted, cherries left whole; 6 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 cup whipping cream; 3 large egg yolks; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel; 1 1/4 teaspoons almond extract; 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Servings: persons

Tart Crust:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chilled vegetable shortening , cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup chilled unsalted butter , cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons ice water
Filling:
1 lb fresh sweet cherries, pitted, cherries left whole
6 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup whipping cream
3 large egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
1 1/4 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sliced almonds

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Crust:.
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Place flour, shortening, butter, sugar, and salt in processor. Using on/off turns, process until coarse meal forms. Sprinkle flour mixture with 2 T ice water. Using on/off turns, process just until moist clumps form, adding more ice water by teaspoonfuls if needed. Form dough into ball and flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 1 hour. (Tart crust dough can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.).
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 12-inch round. Transfer dough to 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Fold in excess dough, forming double thick sides. Freeze 10 minutes.
4
Line crust with foil; fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake crust until edges are set, about 20 minutes. Carefully remove foil and beans; bake until light golden, about 10 minutes longer, pressing crust down with spatula if bubbles form. Cool completely.
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Filling:.
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Line bottom of crust with cherries. Whisk sugar, flour, and cinnamon in large bowl. Whisk cream and next 5 ingredients into sugar mixture. Pour cream mixture over cherries. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake tart until set in center, about 40 minutes. Cool 30 minutes. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.).

730

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Tart Crust:, 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup chilled vegetable shortening , cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1/4 cup chilled unsalted butter , cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Warm Cherry Almond Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Warm Cherry Almond Tart

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