CROSTATA CREMA E CILIEGIE

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fat.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

cherries

🥗Healthier: frozen cherries

💰Cheaper: canned cherries

Frozen cherries are often more affordable and available year-round.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit a tart pan.

Press the dough into the tart pan and trim the edges.

In a saucepan, combine cherries, lemon juice, and sugar over medium heat until the cherries soften, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in cornstarch mixed with a little water and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour the cherry mixture into the prepared tart crust and spread evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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