Cherry Pie
This delicious summer tart features a shortcrust pastry crust, a layer of almond cream, and cherries lightly cooked in syrup.
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Last modified on: July 19th 2026
For 4 people, you will need:
- 1
300 g sweetcrust pastry (pâte sablée) - 2
200 g almond cream - 3
800 g cherries - 4
20 g butter - 5
2 tablespoons caster sugar - Total weight: 1,350 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation
1 hour 3 min.
Resting
20 min.
Cooking
50 min.
All in all
2 hours 9 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 10 min.
Spread out 300 g sweetcrust pastry (pâte sablée), then line a 22-cm (8.5-inch) diameter mould with it.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 4 min.
Spread 200 g almond cream evenly over the bottom, then set it aside in the fridge.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 15 min.
Wash and dry 800 g cherries.
Cut them in half.
Cut them in half.
Stage 4
You'll end up with half the cherries, which will still have their pits, of course.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 15 min.
Remove all the pits with a small, sharp knife.
Note: This takes quite a while and can be messy because of the cherry juice, so be sure to wear an apron.
Note: This takes quite a while and can be messy because of the cherry juice, so be sure to wear an apron.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 2 min.
In a skillet over medium heat, add 20 g butter, and when it has melted completely, add the cherries.
Stage 7 - ⌛ 4 min.
Sprinkle them with 2 tablespoons caster sugar, stir, and cook for 3–4 minutes; a syrup will form.
Stage 8 - ⌛ 20 min.
Drain the cherries, reserve the syrup, and let them cool.
Stage 9 - ⌛ 7 min.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F).
Arrange a first circle of cherries in the pie.
Arrange a first circle of cherries in the pie.
Stage 10 - ⌛ 10 min.
Then alternate the circles toward the center, also alternating the direction if possible, for aesthetic reasons.
It will seem like there are a lot of cherries—and that’s true and perfectly normal; that’s exactly what you want in a fruit tart: lots of fruit.
It will seem like there are a lot of cherries—and that’s true and perfectly normal; that’s exactly what you want in a fruit tart: lots of fruit.
Stage 11 - ⌛ 40 min.
Bake for 30–40 minutes.
Let it cool before removing it from the pan, as the tart is very delicate.
Let it cool before removing it from the pan, as the tart is very delicate.
Stage 12 - ⌛ 2 min.
For an even more appealing look, brush the tart with the syrup from the cherries.
Remarks
If you have a cherry pitter, feel free to use it.
In step 7, if you like the flavor, you can flambé the cherries with a little kirsch.
You can make a quicker version of the recipe by adding the raw cherries directly to the almond cream.
In step 7, if you like the flavor, you can flambé the cherries with a little kirsch.
You can make a quicker version of the recipe by adding the raw cherries directly to the almond cream.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap.
Source: Home made.
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Nutritional information
| Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats | Calories | Energy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 31 g RDI=48 % | 170 g RDI=64 % | 140 g RDI=192 % | 1,431 kcal RDI=72 % | 5,995 kJ RDI=72 % |
| Per person | 104 g RDI=161 % | 573 g RDI=217 % | 472 g RDI=648 % | 4,832 kcal RDI=242 % | 20,234 kJ RDI=242 % |
| Whole recipe | 419 g RDI=645 % | 2,295 g RDI=866 % | 1,891 g RDI=2,592 % | 19,330 kcal RDI=967 % | 80,934 kJ RDI=967 % |
How much will it cost?
For 4 people
7.50 €
Per person
1.90 €
Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
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