Tartlets with cherries

4 servings

30 minutes

Cherry tarts are an exquisite treat with a vibrant Italian character. Their delicate shortcrust pastry, infused with vanilla aroma, serves as the perfect base for rich almond marzipan. But the main decoration is the juicy cherry, adding freshness and a slight tartness to the dessert. The combination of a crispy crust, soft filling, and sweet berries creates a harmony of flavors, turning an ordinary day into a small celebration. In Italy, such desserts are often served with morning espresso or at the end of dinner, enjoying every bite. These tarts are perfect for cozy family gatherings, tea parties with friends, or as a refined treat for celebrations. The simplicity of preparation combines with exquisite taste, making them a favorite choice for sweet lovers.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 1075.2
• Proteins: 28.1g
• Fats: 63.9g
• Carbohydrates: 99.9g

Ingredients

• Cherries: 450 g
• Butter: 215 g
• Almond: 100 g
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Brown sugar: 2 tbsp
• Vanilla sugar: 1 tsp
• Sea salt: 0.7 tsp
• Wheat flour: 245 g
• Peas: 200 g

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees.

2. Cut the chilled butter into small cubes and place it in the bowl of a mixer, add 220 grams of flour, an egg, vanilla sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and mix with the dough attachment until a homogeneous mass is obtained.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 215 g
   • Wheat flour: 245 g
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Vanilla sugar: 1 teaspoon
   • Sea salt: 0.7 teaspoon

3. Evenly distribute the dough into the tartlet molds and place them in the refrigerator for 40 minutes.

4. Prepare marzipan: grind almonds in a blender, add softened butter, sugar, a pinch of salt, and beat until smooth. While continuing to beat, add the remaining eggs one by one, sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of flour, and beat a little more.

   Required ingredients:

   • Almond: 100 g
   • Butter: 215 g
   • Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons
   • Sea salt: 0.7 teaspoon
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Wheat flour: 245 g

5. Cut squares from baking paper according to the number and size of the tartlets, place the paper on the dough, and sprinkle peas on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Peas: 200 g

6. Send the tartlets to the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes with peas, then 2-3 minutes without peas.

7. Place the marzipan mass in the tartlets, spread it evenly, and try to place as many berries on top as possible. Reduce the oven temperature to 180 degrees and bake the tartlets for 15 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherries: 450 g