Description
A delightful British-inspired tart layered with sweet cherry jam, a rich almond frangipane, and finished with a classic pink glaze and a maraschino cherry on top. The perfect balance of fruity, nutty, and buttery flavors wrapped in a tender shortcrust pastry.
Ingredients
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- 1 9-inch shortcrust pastry shell, pre-baked
- 1/2 cup cherry jam
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 2/3 cup ground almonds
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tsp milk
- A few drops pink food coloring
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread cherry jam evenly over the bottom of the pre-baked tart shell.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add almond extract.
- Stir in ground almonds, flour, and salt until fully combined.
- Spoon the almond mixture over the jam and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the frangipane is golden and set. Cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and food coloring to form a smooth glaze. Drizzle over the cooled tart.
- Top with maraschino cherries before serving.
Notes
- Allow tart to cool completely before glazing to avoid melting.
- Use seedless jam for a smooth texture.
- Tart keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
