Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this decadent Sour Cherry Frangipane Tart, where a buttery crust envelops a luscious almond filling topped with tart cherries. It’s a delightful dessert that balances sweet and tangy notes perfectly.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 egg yolk
- 2–3 tablespoons ice water
Frangipane Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Topping:
- 1 ½ cups pitted sour cherries (fresh or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
- sliced almonds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the Crust: Whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter, then add egg yolk and ice water. Form into a disk, chill, then roll out and fit into a tart pan.
- Blind Bake the Crust: Prick, chill, line with parchment and weights, then bake until lightly golden.
- Prepare the Frangipane: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and almond extract. Fold in almond flour and all-purpose flour.
- Assemble and Bake: Spread frangipane in the crust, top with cherries, sugar, and almonds. Bake until golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the tart to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- You can use jarred or canned sour cherries if fresh or frozen aren’t available—just be sure to drain them well.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or crème fraîche for an elegant finish.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
