This easy and delicious Cherry Tart courtesy of the Food Network is perfect for marking National Cherry Tart Day on June 18. Yields 1 9-inch tart.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. To make the crust, mix 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces, and pinch with fingers to create a crumb texture. Make a well in the middle and add 2 egg yolks. Quickly work in the flour mixture to create a dough; do not overmix.
Pat into a disc and refrigerate for 15 minutes, then roll dough and add to a tart pan with a removeable bottom.
To make the filling, arrange 2 cups cherries (around 50 cherries, pits removed) in the crust. Beat 3 eggs with 1/3 cup sugar, then stir in 3/4 cup crème fraiche or sour cream and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Pour the custard over the cherries and bake until set, around 25 minutes. Cool before serving.