A delightful cherry vanilla shortbread tart that combines the rich flavors of butter and vanilla with the tartness of cherries, creating a simple yet elegant dessert.
Author:Emily
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or canned cherries, pitted
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Press the dough into a tart pan evenly across the bottom and up the sides.
In a separate bowl, combine the cherries, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
Spread the cherry mixture over the tart crust.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
For a sweeter tart, you can add more sugar to the cherry filling.
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
This tart can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.