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    Gluten Free Fresh Cherry Tart With A Pretzel Crust

    Close up of a Gluten Free Fresh Cherry Pretzel Tart where you can see the layers of pretzel crust, cream cheese, and fresh cherry halves.
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    Indulge in the delightful combo of sweet cherries and a salty pretzel crust with this Gluten-Free Fresh Cherry Tart. This dessert offers a blend of flavors and textures, making it a standout addition to any gathering.​

    {{ The recipe for this Gluten Free Pretzel Fresh Cherry Tart and the post that goes with it was made in partnership with California Grown! We received compensation and product in exchange for it. Opinions are always our own. If we don’t love it, you don’t hear about it. Thanks for your continued support! }}

    A close up shot of a Gluten Free Fresh Cherry Tart from the side showing the layers of pretzel crust, cream cheese schemer, and fresh pitted and halved cherries.

    Why You'll Love This Cherry Tart

    It's almost summer which means cherries are close to the peak of their quick growing season and we are savoring those precious little stone fruits any which way we can. More specifically though, with this Gluten Free Fresh Cherry Pretzel Tart! It has mega crunch from the gluten free salted pretzel and walnut studded crust, a heavenly cheesecake-esque schemer that is scented with brown sugar and vanilla, a heaping helping of juicy Brooks cherries, all coated in a sweet slather of honey and basil leaves. It's summertime magic for the tastebuds which means this tart definitely deserves a place at your kitchen table soon! 

    A close up of a bowl of fresh red cherries

    In our house, now more than ever, we are taking a closer look at our food system and want to ensure that we are supporting hard working American farmers and business owners with our purchases whenever we can! 

    Karen Ross, Secretary of California's Department of Food and Agriculture recently wrote a letter addressing the hardships that the Corona virus pandemic has had on agriculture in the state of California and as a consumer who has been terribly worried about our food system during the crisis I found her opening comments about how is it is for US as consumers can help support California farmers so comforting. 

    "After all that we’ve been through these past few months, Californians are long overdue for a reason to break bread in celebration. Now, we have one. By simply enjoying the delicious foods made from the world’s best ingredients (which are obviously grown right here in California) – we can help support the 1.2 million jobs and $263 billion in state revenue that California farming generates each year."  You can read the rest of Secretary Ross' letter by clicking here.

    A fresh cherry tart is on a cutting board next to a bowl of whole cherries

    In fact, we geek out on fun food factoids around here! So here are a few facts about California Grown farmers and cherries that we thought you should know...

    • There are over 400 crops grown in the state of California.
    • Farms in the state of California produce ⅓ of the vegetables and two thirds of the fruits and nuts in the U.S.
    • Fresh cherry season usually runs from April-June.
    • There are about 850 cherry farmers in California.
    • California grows 6 main varieties of cherries: Bing , Brooks, Chelan, Coral, Rainier, and Tulare.
    • YOU have the power to request that your local grocery store chain carry California Grown produce instead of imported options. Click here for a shopping guide that shows you how to tell if an item in your store is California Grown or not. 

    How Do I Keep Cherries Fresh Longer?

    There is nothing worse than bringing home a bag of big, beautiful cherries only to find that they have quickly gone south in the fridge! We asked the experts at California Cherries what the best way to store fresh cherries is and their advice is to wash them, completely dry them and store them in the fridge with the stem intact. If you plan on freezing them, wash and dry the cherries. Then pit them and remove the stem if you'd like, freeze in a freezer-safe bag with the air removed.

    An entire Gluten Free Fresh Cherry Pretzel Tart on a wood cutting board

    Other Recipes to Try

    • Gluten-Free Cherry Oat Bars: Delicious bars featuring a buttery oat crust layered with juicy cherry filling, ideal for a snack or dessert.
    • Boozy Chocolate-Covered Cherry Milkshake: A decadent milkshake blending rich chocolate with the sweet flavor of cherries and a hint of your favorite spirit.​
    • Fresh Cherry Limeade Cocktail: A refreshing beverage combining the sweetness of cherries with the tangy zest of limeade, perfect for warm days.​

    This Gluten-Free Fresh Cherry Tart with a Pretzel Crust is not only a treat for those avoiding gluten but also a delightful dessert that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.​

    I know that you have the power to #choosewhatyouconsume and I am just SO honored that you have made the choice to spend a little bit of your time here with us, thank you! If you’ve made this Gluten Free Fresh Cherry Pretzel Tart I would be so grateful if you would rate the recipe and let me know what you think in the comments below, I just love hearing from you and your reviews and comments really help others that visit This Mess is Ours. 

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    Gluten Free Fresh Cherry Pretzel Tart

    Close up of a Gluten Free Fresh Cherry Pretzel Tart where you can see the layers of pretzel crust, cream cheese, and fresh cherry halves.
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    The perfect easy to make tart for dessert or brunch!

    • Author: This Mess is Ours
    • Prep Time: 20
    • Cook Time: 10
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 8 servings 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Baked
    • Cuisine: Dessert
    • Diet: Gluten Free

    Ingredients

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    For the crust

    2 cups finely crushed gluten free pretzel crumbs

    ½ cup toasted walnuts, finely chopped

    1 large egg, beaten

    6 tablespoons salted butter, melted

    4 tablespoons honey, plus more for serving

    For the topping

    4 ounces cream cheese, softened

    ¼ cup light brown sugar

    1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

    2 cups fresh, pitted California cherry halves

    2-3 tablespoons basil leaves for garnish, left whole if leaves are small, chiffonade if leaves are larger, optional

    Instructions

    Make the crust

    Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

    In a medium bowl, stir together the pretzel crumbs, walnuts, egg, butter, and 3 tablespoons of the honey until well combined. Pour the mixture onto the prepared sheet pan and pat the crust into the shape of a square that is roughly ¼ inch thick. Bake until lightly toasted, 10-15 minutes. Cool completely.

    Make the topping

    Beat the softened cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla together until smooth and creamy then spread the mixture lightly over the top of the cooled pretzel crust leaving a small border around the edge.

    To serve

    Right before serving, arrange the fresh cherry halves over the cream cheese mixture. Drizzle with remaining honey and sprinkle basil leaves over the top if using.

    Notes

    To make this in advance, you can bake the crust 1 day ahead of when you would like to serve this tart. Once baked and cooled keep the crust at room temperature tightly wrapped in plastic wrap

    The cream cheese topping can be prepared up to 3 days ahead of time once blended, store in airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to assemble the tart, bring the cream cheese mixture to room temperature and stir well before assembling the tart.

    Once the tart is assembled the pretzels will begin to get soggy after a few hours, so assemble right when you plan to serve.

    If you have a nut allergy, omit the walnuts.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 square
    • Calories: 324
    • Sugar: 21.1 g
    • Sodium: 381.7 mg
    • Fat: 19.5 g
    • Carbohydrates: 35.4 g
    • Protein: 4.7 g
    • Cholesterol: 60.5 mg

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    1. Carole from Carole's Chatter says

      June 11, 2020 at 3:32 pm

      Hope you bring this over to Food on Friday - which is just getting under way. Cheers

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