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    Home » Type » Desserts » Sweet Pies and Tarts

    Cherry Almond Shortbread Tartlets

    Published: Aug 4, 2009 · Modified: Apr 22, 2022 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 18 Comments

    I made these for a small birthday tea party for my niece who just turned six (I guess girls of all ages love tea parties!).  I love the combination of cherries and almonds, but you can use any combination you like...I think peach and pecan would also be amazing.  These elegant little tarts are sweet, but not overpoweringly sweet.  They’re perfect to enjoy with a cup of fruity herbal tea.

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    Cherry Almond Shortbread Tartlets

     

    (Yield:  36 tartlets)

     

    ½ c (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

    ½ c extra virgin coconut oil (if you don’t have this, just use unsalted butter)

    ½ c powdered sugar

    1 teaspoon almond extract (or you can use pure vanilla extract)

    2 c all-purpose flour

    2 TB cornstarch

    ⅛ teaspoon salt

    ½ c sliced almonds, toasted

    ¾ c cherry preserves

    Cooking spray

     

    Mini muffin baking pan

     

    Preheat the oven to 325F.  Cream together the butter and coconut oil, then cream in the powdered sugar, and mix in the almond extract.  In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, and salt.  Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet (the dough will be fairly thick), then stir in all but 2 TB of the almonds.  (The reserved 2 TB of almonds will be sprinkled on top of the tartlets later.)

     

    Lightly spray a mini muffin baking pan with cooking spray.  Using a tablespoon-sized measuring spoon, form the dough into balls; press a ball of dough into each mini muffin tin, making sure to press the dough up the sides of the tin so that there is a well in the center of each.  Bake the shortbread for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown; after 10 minutes of cooking time, poke the center of each shortbread tart with the tines of a fork to prevent puffing.  Allow the shortbread to cool completely on a wire rack before removing it from the baking pan.

     

    Once cooled, remove the shortbread tarts from the baking pan.  Before serving, fill each tart with ~1 teaspoon of cherry preserves, and top with a sprinkle of the reserved almonds.

    The Dough Will Be Fairly Thick
    The Dough Will Be Fairly Thick

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    1. zerrin says

      August 06, 2009 at 5:01 pm

      Pictures are so amazing! I love the combination of cherry and almonds. I bet these would go perfect with a cup of coffee now.

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    2. lynn@queenofthecastlerecipes says

      August 06, 2009 at 1:02 pm

      These look divine. I've never cooked with coconut oil. I'll bet that adds a nice flavor.

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    3. Donna says

      August 06, 2009 at 4:36 am

      These look gorgeous! Gorgeous, delicious, and I love the versatility of the recipe!

      Reply
    4. peachkins says

      August 06, 2009 at 4:02 am

      That's really sweet.making these for a tea party..

      Reply
    5. nora@ffr says

      August 06, 2009 at 3:24 am

      wow!! these look pretty and sound delish!! yuummm!! already craving!

      Reply
    6. Sophia says

      August 05, 2009 at 7:07 pm

      oh how darling! These are like precious gems! Lovely!

      Reply
    7. theungourmet says

      August 05, 2009 at 10:59 am

      I need to come right over for some of these! Do you have any coffee to go with them? :0)

      Gorgeous Photos too!!

      Reply
    8. Rosa says

      August 05, 2009 at 10:34 am

      Those mini tartlets look so adorable and delicious!

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
    9. Dawn (foodnfit) says

      August 05, 2009 at 10:18 am

      Omg these look absolutely delicious--I want to try this recipe for sure.
      I love tea parties :) how cute!

      Reply
    10. Natasha - 5 Star Foodie says

      August 05, 2009 at 11:13 am

      I love the combination of cherry and almonds! These little tartlets look perfect!

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    11. Selba says

      August 05, 2009 at 8:09 am

      Cherry? almond? those two really got my attention ;) Yummy...

      Reply
    12. holly the healthy everythingtarian says

      August 05, 2009 at 7:49 am

      drool :)

      Reply
    13. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      August 04, 2009 at 7:01 pm

      Shortbread cups? Be still my heart. Actually my mother's too as she would love this. Thankyou for the recipe! :D

      Reply
    14. Karine says

      August 04, 2009 at 5:55 pm

      I love them! I would like to have one please :)

      Reply
    15. lo says

      August 04, 2009 at 4:37 pm

      These look so very lovely! And who can argue with shortbread??
      They'd be perfect for an upcoming shower I'm planning.

      Reply
    16. She-Fit says

      August 04, 2009 at 1:52 pm

      OH WOW! These look so good... and very cute. I love cherries so this would be amazing!

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    17. Anh says

      August 04, 2009 at 12:57 pm

      So pretty and cute. These tartlets can brighten up anyone's day!

      Reply
    18. Heavenly Housewife says

      August 04, 2009 at 11:04 am

      OOooh boy does this look good (but very dangerous)! I am totally bookmarking it!

      Reply

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