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Cherry Vanilla Shortbread Tart

Cherry Vanilla Shortbread Tart

This Cherry Vanilla Shortbread Tart is a delightful dessert, showcasing a buttery crust topped with marinated cherries and whipped cream.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
Topping
  • 2 cups fresh cherries pitted and halved
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Tart pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a tart pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour until fully combined. Press the mixture into the tart pan evenly.
  3. Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool.
Topping Assembly
  1. While cooling, mix cherries with vanilla extract in a bowl and let marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar, continuing to whip until stiff peaks are reached.
  3. Spread whipped cream over the cooled shortbread crust, top with marinated cherries, and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 25g

Notes

Feel free to swap fresh cherries for raspberries or peaches, or replace vanilla extract with almond extract for variations.

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