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The Difference Between Pies, Tarts, Cobblers, Crumbles, and Galettes

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Coming from the French word "tarte," meaning pie, tarts are often thought of as more elegant pies. If you think that, then apologize to pie before we continue. We'll wait. 

Tarts are quite similar to pies, but the difference comes in their form. Typically, tarts have a thicker, crumbly crust—as opposed to flaky—only on the bottom and sides. Tarts are also more shallow. 

Velvety, Sweet Pastry Cream is the Star of this Tart.


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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 shortcrust pastry
  • 3 cups / 750 g. of cherries
  • 1/3 cup / 60 g. of sugar
  • 2/3 cup / 60 g. of almond flour
  • 4 tbsp. of brown sugar
  • Pistachios
  • A dash of milk

METHOD: 

  1. Mix the cherries and sugar together. Let stand 20 minutes.
  2. Spread or roll out the shortcrust pastry, sprinkle with almond powder and brown sugar.
  3. Place the cherries in the center of the dough, leaving about 2 inches of free dough on the edges. Fold in the edges.
  4. Brush with milk (this will make the crust go golden), sprinkle with brown sugar and bake for 20 minutes at 350°F/180°C.
  5. Top with a handful of chopped pistachios, and serve!