Easy Sour Cherry Tarts
Delightful tarts with a flaky crust and luscious filling bursting with the tartness of sour cherries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 30 tarts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups pitted sour cherries
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch
- 2–3 tablespoons water
- 1 package pastry tart shells (approximately 30 in a package)
- Whipped cream for garnish
- Optional: Edible flowers and thyme
Instructions
- Prepare your tart shells by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). If using individual tart shells, place them on a baking sheet.
- Mix the filling in a large mixing bowl by combining the pitted sour cherries, white sugar, cornstarch, and water. Toss gently until well coated.
- Fill each tart shell with the cherry mixture, being careful not to overfill.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Cool for a few minutes on a wire rack, then top with whipped cream and optional garnishes.
Notes
For variations, consider adding spices or chocolate drizzles. Can be prepared a day in advance and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sour cherry tarts, easy dessert, summer dessert, baking, cherries
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