Ingredients
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- 1 package of pre-made puff pastry or homemade tart dough
- 2 cups of fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Optional: edible red glitter or colored sugar for decoration
For more flavor options, consider adding a splash of almond extract or a pinch of cinnamon. To learn how to make tart dough from scratch, visit our homemade tart dough guide. For premium pastry tools, check out our recommended pastry tools.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out your puff pastry or tart dough and cut into circles to fit your tart tins.
- Line each tart tin with the pastry circles, gently pressing the dough into the bottoms and sides.
- In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and the cherries release their juices, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the cherry filling from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Fill each tart shell with the cherry mixture, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Brush the edges of the pastry with an egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Allow the tarts to cool before garnishing with edible red glitter or colored sugar for that Red Pill aesthetic.
For visual guidance, refer to our step-by-step tutorials.
Notes
- To prevent sogginess, bake tart shells until crisp before filling.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat at 350°F for 5 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Freezing is not recommended as the cherry filling may become watery upon thawing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 200 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
