Yield: 10 Servings
Skill level: Medium
Cherry cream tart is a simple yet elegant dessert that highlights fresh, seasonal fruit. A crisp graham cracker crust is layered with light, creamy mascarpone filling and topped with juicy cherries for a balanced combination of texture and flavor. Easy to assemble and visually impressive, this tart is perfect for entertaining, special occasions, or a fresh summer dessert that feels both light and indulgent.
Fresh cherries layered over creamy mascarpone filling. A simple tart with bright, balanced flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¾ cup sugar, divided
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup Superfresh Dark Sweet cherries, stemmed, pitted, and halved
- 1 cup Superfresh Rainier cherries, stemmed, pitted, and halved
- 1 cup mascarpone
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine crumbs, ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and butter, and mix with a fork until all the crumbs are moistened.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly over the bottom and up the sides of a 9” tart pan with a removable bottom.
- Bake until crust is set, 15-18 minutes. Cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, toss cherries with 2 tablespoons sugar and let sit, stirring occasionally, until juicy, about 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine mascarpone, cream, the remaining ¼ cup sugar, and vanilla paste.
- Beat on medium speed until stiff peaks form, then spread onto the cooled crust.
- Arrange cherries on top of whipped cream filling, leaving any juices behind in the bowl.
- Serve immediately, with juice served separately for spooning over.
