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Cherry Vanilla Shortbread Tart

Cherry Vanilla Shortbread Tart

This Cherry Vanilla Shortbread Tart is a delightful dessert combining buttery shortbread with sweet cherries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoons salt
Filling Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh cherries pitted and halved
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven-safe dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Tray

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an oven-safe dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly, then press into the prepared dish for the crust.
  3. Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Combine pitted cherries with granulated sugar and vanilla in another bowl.
  5. Pour the cherry mixture over the cooled crust.
  6. Bake for another 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
  7. Let cool before slicing; serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to add your own twist by using different fruits like raspberries or blueberries.

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