Best 8 Boozy Cherry Walnut Tart Recipes

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Craving a dessert that combines sweet, boozy flavors with a nutty crunch? Look no further than the boozy cherry walnut tart. This decadent treat features a buttery crust filled with a mixture of plump, juicy cherries, walnuts, and a hint of your favorite liqueur or spirit. The result is a tart that's perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a special celebration. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of creating this delicious and visually stunning dessert.

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BOOZY CHERRY WALNUT TART



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Cherries in winter may sound counterintuitive, but like frozen peas and corn, frozen cherries are, well, pretty good. Baked on a bed of easy press-in crust, the boozy cherries sink into the almost-frangipane mixture which soaks up much of the juiciness cherries are known for. The trick to a nice, crunchy bottom tart shell is baking longer than you think, so make sure you give it the full time recommended.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 2/3 cups/215 grams all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 cup/170 grams unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), melted
1 cup/90 grams walnut pieces or halves (or use almonds)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup/115 grams granulated sugar, plus more for finishing the tart
5 tablespoons/40 grams all-purpose flour
Kosher salt
1 large egg
1 pound/455 grams pitted cherries, thawed if frozen
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Mix flour, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Pour butter over the dry ingredients and, using your hands, mix together until you've got a Play-Doh-like texture.
  • Press crust into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. (Alternatively, use a 9-inch cake pan lined with parchment; the crust can go about 3/4 inch up the sides of the pan.) Set aside.
  • Make the filling: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet until well browned and fragrant, 5 to 8 minutes; remove from heat and let cool.
  • Pulse walnuts, butter, 1/4 cup/50 grams sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and a pinch of kosher salt in a food processor until finely ground. Add the egg and pulse just to blend. Spread walnut mixture on the bottom of the prepared crust.
  • Toss cherries with bourbon, orange zest, remaining 1/3 cup/65 grams sugar, remaining 3 tablespoons flour and a pinch of salt. Scatter cherries over the walnut mixture and sprinkle with a bit more sugar to finish.
  • Place tart on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil and bake until the crust is golden brown at the edges and the cherries are thick and saucy, 55 to 65 minutes. Let cool at least 30 minutes before removing from the pan and slicing. (If you can wait an hour to let the juices fully settle, even better.)

BOOZY CHERRY-CHOCOLATE PIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup turbinado sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 cup light rum
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
Kosher salt
3 pounds Bing cherries, pitted and halved
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Cooking spray
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 1/2 14-ounce packages refrigerated piecrust dough (3 pieces)
Heavy cream, for brushing
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk the sugar, rum, vanilla, orange zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until the sugar dissolves. Add the cherries and cornstarch and toss; set aside until juicy, about 30 minutes. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray. Place six 5-to-6-inch ceramic tart dishes on the prepared pan. Add 3/4 cup cherries to each dish using a slotted spoon; top each with 1 tablespoon butter and 2 teaspoons chocolate. Transfer the remaining cherry mixture to a saucepan; add 1/2 cup water and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Divide among the dishes; cool completely.
  • Dust a surface with flour. Using a paring knife, cut out 6 circles from the piecrust, 1/2 inch bigger than the tart dishes (use the dishes as a guide). Place on another baking sheet; chill until ready to bake. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Top each dish with a piece of dough, pressing the edge against the dish to seal; pierce several times with a knife. Bake 45 minutes, then brush each pie with heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar. Continue baking until golden, about 15 more minutes. Serve with ice cream.

WALNUT TART



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Meet the Cook: The first time my husband tried this, he said there ought to be a law against anything tasting so good! I've served it at picnics and family occasions...and even once at a bridal shower. It's fine either as a dessert or for breakfast. We are the parents of three grown children and grandparents of two. -Rovena Wallace, Trafford, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, divided

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk. Gradually add flour just until blended (mixture will be crumbly). , Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. tart pan with removable bottom. Place pan on baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. , Sprinkle nuts over crust. In a small heavy saucepan, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup and 2 tablespoons of cream. Boil and stir over medium heat for 1 minute longer. Pour over walnuts. , Return pan to baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat remaining cream until stiff peaks form. Serve tart at room temperature with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHERRY WALNUT SQUARES



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I call these my "naughty but nice" bars. Packed with dried cherries, white chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, they're indulgent and oh-so-good! -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-3/4 cups chopped walnuts, divided
1 cup dried cherries, chopped
2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup white baking chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugars and extract until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, cream and salt. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 4 minutes or until slightly thickened., Remove from the heat. Stir in 2-1/2 cups walnuts, cherries and vanilla; spread over crust. Bake 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with baking chips and remaining walnuts; lightly press into filling. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHERRY TART



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield One 9-inch/23-cm tart

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup/125 g flour
1/4 cup55 g sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup/110 g butter, cold
2 egg yolks
2 cups/10 ounces cherries (about 50 cherries)
3 eggs
1/3 cup/70 g sugar
3/4 cup/175 ml creme fraiche or sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F/180 degrees C
  • For the pastry: Put the flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add the butter pieces, and pinch with the fingers to create a crumb texture. Make a well in the middle, and add the eggs. Quickly work in the flour mixture to create dough. Do not over-mix. Pat into a disk and refrigerate 15 minutes before rolling out. Fit into a 9-inch tart pan.
  • For the filling: Arrange the cherries in the crust. Beat the eggs with the sugar, and then stir in the creme fraiche and vanilla. Pour the custard over the cherries. Bake until set, about 25 minutes. Cool before serving.

WALNUT CHERRY BROWNIES



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Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Yield Makes 32 (2-inch) squares

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups dried sour (tart) cherries (1/2 pound)
1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped and toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Butter and flour a 13- by 9-inch baking pan.
  • Melt butter and chocolate in a 3-qt heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring, until smooth. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm. Whisk in brown sugar and vanilla. Whisk in eggs 1 at a time.
  • Whisk together flour and salt, then whisk into chocolate mixture. Stir in cherries and walnuts.
  • Spread in pan. Bake until a pick inserted in center comes out with crumbs, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely.

CHERRY DELIGHT WITH WALNUT CRUST



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Here's my recipe for Cherry Delight. This is a good recipe and it's hard to believe its made with soda crackers.

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 egg whites
2 cups white sugar
¾ teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cups crushed saltine crackers
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff. Gradually add the sugar and cream of tarter; beat until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add crackers, nuts and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • Remove from oven, cool and cut into squares. Top each serving with pie filling and whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 120.2 mg, Sugar 28.3 g

BOOZY CHERRIES



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These sweet treats are used as a delightful layer in our Black Forest Cake Shake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes about 1 cup cherries and 2 cups syrup

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups sugar
1 cup jarred unsweetened pitted sour cherries, plus 1 cup juice (from a 24-ounce jar)
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons cherry liquor, such as kirsch

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and cherry juice in a small saucepan. Add salt and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Simmer 1 minute. Add cherries and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in Kirsch. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Chill for up to 1 week.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cherries. Fresh cherries have a more intense flavor than frozen or canned cherries. If you can't find fresh cherries, you can use frozen cherries that have been thawed and drained.
  • Pit the cherries. Use a cherry pitter to remove the pits from the cherries. If you don't have a cherry pitter, you can use a paring knife to carefully cut around the pits.
  • Toast the walnuts. Toasting the walnuts will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy. To toast the walnuts, spread them on a baking sheet and bake them in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  • Use a good quality chocolate. The chocolate is one of the main ingredients in this tart, so it's important to use a good quality chocolate that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Don't overbake the tart. The tart is done baking when the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. If you overbake the tart, the crust will be dry and the filling will be overcooked.

Conclusion:

This boozy cherry walnut tart is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The tart crust is flaky and buttery, the filling is rich and creamy, and the cherries and walnuts add a touch of sweetness and crunch. This tart is sure to be a hit with your friends and family!

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