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Tarte Streusel aux Cerises

A delightful cherry tart featuring a buttery crust and sweet, crumbly streusel topping, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 250g all-purpose flour
  • 80g granulated sugar
  • 125g unsalted butter, cold
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 350g pitted cherries
  • 50g cornstarch (or 1 sachet of vanilla pudding mix)
  • 2 packets of bourbon vanilla sugar
  • 35g brown sugar
  • 500ml cherry juice
  • 80g all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • 80g brown sugar (for streusel)
  • 80g almond flour
  • 80g unsalted butter (for streusel), cold
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust by combining the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until resembling coarse crumbs.
  2. Add the eggs and mix until just combined.
  3. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Prepare the cherry filling by mixing the cherries, cornstarch, bourbon vanilla sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl.
  5. Roll out the chilled dough, transfer it to a tart pan, and trim any overhang.
  6. Blind bake the crust for about 15 minutes, then remove weights and bake for another 5-10 minutes until golden.
  7. Prepare the filling by cooking the cherry juice and cherry mixture in a saucepan until thickened.
  8. Assemble the tart by pouring the filling into the crust.
  9. Make the streusel topping by mixing the flour, brown sugar, almond flour, butter, and cinnamon until crumbly.
  10. Bake the tart for 30-35 minutes until the streusel is golden brown.
  11. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or ice cream.

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Keywords: cherry tart, dessert, summer, baking, streusel