Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet, tangy sour cherries nestled in a rich almond frangipane filling, all encased in a buttery tart shell. This Sour Cherry Frangipane Tart is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a show-stopping dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Tart Shell:
- 1 9-inch tart shell (homemade or store-bought, pre-baked)
Frangipane Filling:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Cherry Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups sour cherries (fresh or frozen, pitted and drained)
- 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make Frangipane: Cream together butter and sugar, beat in eggs, add almond extract, salt, almond flour, and all-purpose flour.
- Fill Tart Shell: Spread frangipane in pre-baked shell, press cherries on top, sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- If using frozen cherries, thaw and drain well to avoid excess moisture.
- Tart can be made a day ahead and stored at room temperature.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
