Zinfandel-Marinated Cherries with Cocoa

Name: Zinfandel-Marinated Cherries with Cocoa
Yield: Makes 6 Tarts
Ingredients: Cocoa powder, for dusting; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 6 partially baked tart shells (see note), made with Chocolate Tart Dough, rings left on; 2 cups red Zinfandel; 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 6 partially baked tart shells (see note), made with Chocolate Tart Dough, rings left on; 2 pints dark cherries, pitted

Preparation info

Makes
6
Tarts

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Book of Tarts

By Maury Rubin

Published 1995

About

When this dish comes out of the oven, it looks striking. As it cools, the cherries begin to wrinkle, showing the effects of the oven’s heat, but if you can live with the wrinkles, this tart will amply reward you. These are elegant, sophisticated flavors. (Please note: The Zinfandel must be red, not white or blush.)

Ingredients

2 pints dark cherries, pitted
2 cups red Zinfandel
6 partially

Dessert
Pastry
Vegetarian
Pie

Method

Place the cherries in a medium bowl and pour the wine over them. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
With a slotted spoon, transfer the cherries to a plate. Then pack them tightly into the tart shel