Amaretto Cherry Tart
Wonderfully indulgent, this tart recipe features our amaretto cherries by Lazzaroni as the literal cherry on top of a sweet almond mascarpone filled shortbread crust.
Ingredients
2 cups shortbread cookies, crushed
6 tbsp light brown sugar
1/2 cup toasted almonds, finely ground
3 tbs unsalted butter, melted
1/2 tsp salt
1 jar of Lazzaroni Amaretto Cherries
2 tbsp water
1 tsp plain gelatin
2 cups mascarpone
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a bowl combine shortbread crumbs, 4 tbsp of the light brown sugar, almonds, butter, and 1/4 tsp of salt. Press into a standard size tart pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until light golden. Allow to cool completely.
Combine water and gelatin in a small bowl. Microwave for 20 seconds or until gelatin is completely dissolved. Cool to room temp.
In a bowl, whisk together mascarpone, remaining 2 tbsp brown sugar, vanilla, pinch of salt, and cooled gelatin. Whisk until smooth.
Spread mascarpone mixture into cooled tart shell and top with amaretto cherries.
Chill 30 minutes before serving.