Cherry & Vanilla Bean Tart

July 25, 2014

A simple Italian pastry dough filled with fresh cherries and vanilla bean. A perfect balance of tart and sweet. Serve at breakfast, as a mid-afternoon snack or as a sweet ending.

1 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon sugar
Pinch of salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into ½ inch cubes
2 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons cold water
3 cups fresh cherries, seeds removed
1 whole vanilla bean
¼ cup water
1/3 cup white granulated sugar
2 tablespoons corn starch
2-3 tablespoons natural cane turbinado sugar, you can use regular white granulated sugar too
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

In a medium mix bowl add flour, sugar and a pinch of salt and stir to combine. In a separate bowl or cup, beat together egg yolks and water until well blended. Add unsalted butter to flour mixture, using...
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Nutritions

Calories
509

Sodium
13mg
0% DV

Fat
22g
34% DV

Protein
9g
18% DV

Carbs
70g
24% DV

Fiber
5g
23% DV