Description
Sweet and delicate 5-ingredient cherry tarts invite home bakers into a world of simple elegance. Silky cherry filling nestled in buttery pastry creates a delightful dessert that will charm guests with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (1 lb/450g) pre-made puff pastry sheets
- 1 can (21 oz/600g) cherry pie filling
Egg Wash and Glaze:
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon milk
Garnish:
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and heating the oven to 375F (190C), creating an ideal environment for baking delicate cherry tarts.
- Gently unfurl the puff pastry on a lightly dusted surface, transforming it into elegant rounds or squares using a precise cookie cutter, yielding approximately 12 delicate pastry bases.
- Carefully distribute generous dollops of vibrant cherry pie filling at the center of each pastry piece, allowing for creative presentation – either tenderly folding edges inward or leaving them elegantly open for a rustic aesthetic.
- For those desiring sealed edges, delicately crimp the pastry borders using fork tines, creating a decorative and secure boundary around the luscious cherry filling.
- Enhance the tarts’ visual appeal by meticulously brushing exposed pastry edges with beaten egg, promising a rich, golden-brown finish during baking.
- Strategically arrange the assembled tarts on the prepared baking sheet, then slide into the preheated oven, allowing them to transform for 15-20 minutes until achieving a perfectly puffed and bronzed appearance.
- After removing from the oven, permit the tarts a brief cooling moment, optionally embellishing with a light drizzle of powdered sugar glaze for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Serve these delectable cherry tarts either warm or at ambient temperature, inviting guests to savor their flaky texture and fruity essence.
Notes
- Prevent soggy bottoms by ensuring your puff pastry is chilled and rolled thinly for maximum crispiness.
- Customize the filling by mixing different fruit preserves or adding a sprinkle of almond slivers for extra texture and flavor complexity.
- Create a dairy-free version by using plant-based egg wash alternatives like almond milk or maple syrup for golden browning.
- Enhance the tarts’ shelf life by storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, maintaining their delicate crunch and fruity essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg