Description
This sophisticated yet accessible tart features a crisp, buttery pastry filled with a decadent almond frangipane cream and topped with fresh, vibrant cherries. Developed by Eminent Recipes, this French-inspired dessert balances a moist, nutty texture with the tart sweetness of seasonal fruit. It is the perfect centerpiece for both weeknight treats and special occasions, offering a professional, bakery-quality finish that is surprisingly simple to achieve at home. A final sprinkle of flaked almonds adds a delightful crunch that ties the entire flavor profile together beautifully.
Ingredients
250g plain flour
125g unsalted butter (for pastry)
2 tablespoons sugar (for pastry)
1 large egg (for pastry)
125g unsalted butter (for filling)
140g white sugar (for filling)
150g almond meal
3 large eggs (for filling)
350g fresh cherries, pitted
30g flaked almonds
Pinch of salt
Cold water as needed
Instructions
Place flour, 125g butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form.
Add one beaten egg and process until the dough clumps together, adding cold water if necessary.
Press the pastry evenly into a 13x35cm loose-based tart tin and chill if possible.
For the filling, cream together 125g butter and 140g sugar until smooth.
Add the 3 eggs one by one and fold in the almond meal until combined.
Spread the frangipane mixture evenly over the pastry base.
Arrange the pitted cherries on top of the frangipane and sprinkle with flaked almonds.
Bake at 180°C for 45 minutes or until golden brown and set.
Cool completely before removing from the tart tin.
Notes
Ensure all pastry ingredients are cold to maintain a flaky texture.
Substitute cherries with plums or pears for seasonal variation.
Hazelnut meal can be used in place of almond meal for a deeper flavor profile.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg