Another Cherry tart

Creamy and custard like this cherry tart is not very sweet. It’s actually perfect!  Most of the sweet comes from the crust.

Crust

1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup  sugar
1 and 1/4 cup flour
Pinch salt
2 T almond meal (ground almonds)

Mix melted butter, sugar and flour together. Work together with a wooden spoon or use your hands. Into a ball.  This is an easy crust.  No rolling necessary,  place in pan in pieces of dough and press up side of springform pan about 1/4 inch and press on bottom too.  Bake 350 degrees 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle almond meal over warm crust.  Place cherries into crust slightly.

Note: I used a springform pan.

Filling
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream(unbeaten)
2 eggs room temperature
1tsp vanilla extract
3 T sugar
2 T all purpose flour
1lb. Pitted cherries

Place eggs ,vanilla , sugar and heavy cream in bowl.  Whisk together.  Add flour whisking until blended.

Slowly pour over cherries.

Place in 350 degree oven and bake 50 to 60 minutes. Do not over bake.  It’ll jiggle a little when removing from oven.

COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE CUTTING

NOTE:  you can sprinkle powdered sugar or extra cherries after slicing if desired.

Paula Montenegro