These Homemade Cherry Tarts Are Sure to Sweeten Your Day

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With so many ways to enjoy fresh cherries, these cherry tarts are one of my favorites. They can be served warm or chilled, and we like them with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of chocolate shavings.

By Pat Bernitt
Published on June 14, 2023
two perfectly baked cherry tarts on white rectangular plate with pink floral napkin in background
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Chill Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 tarts
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 (14.1 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts

  • 1 pound fresh sweet cherries, pitted

  • 2 tablespoons minute tapioca

  • 1/3 cup sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1/2 cup whipped cream, or as needed (optional)

  • grated chocolate as needed for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Place pie crusts on a lightly floured surface and roll out each crust with a rolling pin, so it is large enough to cut three 5 to 5-1/2-inch circles, for a total of 6 tart crusts.

  2. Fit each dough circle into a 4-inch removable-bottom tart pan. Press the dough against the sides of the pans, and prick the bottom with a fork to prevent bubbling. Remove any excess dough by running the rolling pin across the top of each pan.

  3. Refrigerate tart crusts until well chilled, about 45 minutes, keeping them refrigerated until ready to use.

  4. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  5. In a large bowl, combine cherries, tapioca, sugar, almond extract, and salt. Remove the pans from the fridge and distribute cherry mixture evenly among the tart pans. Place the pans on a baking sheet.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until cherries are soft and crust is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

476 Calories
17g Fat
79g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 476
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 293mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 79g 29%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 220mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.