Bill Granger´s Fresh Cherry Tart #SundaySupper

I like the trend of the last decade (or more) where tv food shows emphasize laid back cooking. No aprons, a bit of a mess, not even the need for professional training. It´s about lifestyle and charisma.

Today we´re bringing our favorite celebrity chefs to the table for Sunday Supper. The lovely Tammi, from Mommas Meals dared us to inspire ourselves in a famous face in the food world and go into the kitchen. 
I have to say, if you´re somewhat interested in the subject you´ve come to the right place foodie!

We have a few good food shows here, but for today I choose a recipe by Bill Granger, a perpetually grinning Aussie that makes food seem so fresh and effortless. He and Nigella always make me believe I want to be eating exactly what they´re cooking. The power of television. 

Funny how I don´t own any of his books, don´t know how that happened given the piles of books lying around in my house. So many it´s almost shameful. And also, and this is something that happens a lot in my world, I have many, many of his recipes copied in folders yet this is the first time I make one.

I also have a mysterious fascination with Australia. The mystery part is because I´ve never been there but it´s first on my next-trip-to-an-unknown-place list. Soon, very soon.

This recipe caught my eye because of the crust and the fact that I earnestly await cherry season. And now that they´re finally here, I like to take advantage and bake a few things. Though nothing will ever beat eating them by themselves, very cold.

This crust defies everything they ever taught you in pastry school, or you ever read about crusts. It starts with melted butter and it doesn´t need to chill before baking. How´s that for simplicity? And believe me, it is a fantastic crispy crust. It works, it just does.

If you use a 24 cm/ 10 inch tart pan, this recipe is exact. I don´t recall many pie recipes where I measure the ingredients and they fit exactly in the pan. No leftovers at all.

And think peaches, plums, or berries, they all work here. Choose fresh fruits that have a little acidity in them to counterbalance the butter and cream.

BILL GRANGER CHERRY CUSTARD TART

Note: I use this link for volume conversions

Serves 8

Ingredients

For the crust:
125g unsalted butter, melted and cooled
90g caster sugar
175g plain flour
A pinch of salt
2 tablespoons almond meal

For the filling:
170ml cream
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons caster sugar
2 tablespoons plain flour
450g cherries, pitted (fresh are best)

Preheat the oven to 350ºF/180°C. Have ready a 24cm/10-inch round loose-bottomed tart pan.

For the crust: Stir together the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the flour and salt and stir to make a soft dough.Transfer the dough to the pan and press evenly into the base and sides with your floured fingertips. The dough seems like it´s not enough but it is.

Bake for 15-18 minutes, until beginning to brown. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the almond meal over the base.

For the filling: Whisk together the cream, eggs, vanilla and sugar. Add the flour and whisk until well mixed. Arrange the cherries over the pastry base and slowly pour the cream filling evenly over the cherries.

Return the tart to the oven and bake 40-50 minutes until the filling is firm. Leave to cool on a wire rack and serve with cream or ice cream.

FAVORITE CELEBRITY CHEF SUNDAY SUPPER RECIPES

Starters or Snacks :

Martin at ENOFYLZ Wine Blog - Oyster and Brie Soup and Wine Pairings for Celebrity Chef #SundaySupper

Linda at The Urban Mrs. - Inspired by Bobby Flay, Lobster Chowder with Roasted Corn Salsa

Erin from Dinners, Dishes and Desserts - Rachael Ray’s Cinnamon Popcorn

Cindy over at Cindy’s Recipes and Writings - Jamie Oliver’s Bread and Tomato Soup

Jeff at The Catholic Foodie - Drop Biscuits – Breakfast with Chef John Besh

Renee over at Kudos Kitchen By Renee - Giada De Laurentiis’ Garlic Toasts With Red Pepper Aioli

The Main Dish:

Sheila at Cooking Underwriter – Paula Deen’s  Chicken in a Crock Pot w/ Sauerkraut and Apples

Laura over at Small Wallet Big Appetite – Martin Yan’s Beef Chow Fun

Sarah over at Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends - Michael Symon’s Lola burger with crab tater tots

Susan at The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen - Ina Garten’s Baked Shrimp Scampi

Tammi at Momma’s Meals – Lee Drummond’s Sloppy Joe’s

Lane over at Supper for a Steal - Bobby Flay’s Rosemary Bricked Chicken

Tara from Noshing with the Nolands - Michael Symon’s Pork and Apple Scallopini

Shannon at Country Girl in the Village – Simple Red Sauce over Rigatoni. Inspired by,  Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos

Kris over at In the Kitchen with Audrey and Maurene - Rachael Ray’s Muffin Tin Meatloaf

Nicole from The Daily Dish Recipes - Paula Deen’s Slow Cooker Pulled Pickled Pork Sandwiches

Becca from It’s Yummilicious - Ina Garten’s Grown Up Bacon Mac & Cheese

Alice at  Hip Foodie Mom - Sunday Pot Roast with Risotto Cakes from Kelsey Nixon

Jen over at  Juanita’s Cocina - The Neely’s White Turkey Chili

Brianne from Cupcakes & Kale Chips - Crockpot Beef Pot Roast with Mushrooms inspired by Giada DeLaurentiis

Isabel at Family Foodie - Polenta with Garlicky Shrimp inspired by Chef Todd English

Wendy from The Weekend Gourmet - Shrimp Penne in Pesto Cream Sauce, From Emeril Lagasse

Bobbi over at Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen - Cheesy Poblano Chicken

Patti at Comfy Cuisine - Tyler Florence’s Chicken Francese

Roxanne over at The Roxx Box - Jambalaya Pasta with Penne, Chicken, Shrimp and Andouille

Sue from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz – Rachael Ray’s Spicy Corn Chowdah Mac ‘n’ Cheese

Jamie at Mama Mommy Mom - Penne with Asparagus, Smoked Gouda and Prosciutto. Adapted from, Giada De Laurentiis’

Tora over at Tora’s Real Food – Pork and beans with Alton Brown’s pickled pork

Elisabeth over at The Hand That Rocks The Ladle - Emeril’s New Orleans Style Red Beans & Rice

Amazing Sides:

Megan from I Run For Wine - Curtis Stone’s Acorn Squash Roasted with Thyme

Sandi over at Midlife Road Trip -  Gabriele Corcos’s Gnocchi di Patate

Shelby at  Diabetic Foodie - Orange Pecan Black Rice, adapted from Ina Garten

Katie from She likes Ruffles, He likes Truffles - Chef Fabio Viviani’s Spinach and Artichoke Risotto

Sweet Endings:

Renee over at Magnolia Days – Brownie Tart

Conni at The Foodie Army Wife - Inspired by Ree Drummond – Scrumptious Apple Coffee Cake

Pam from The Meltaways – Savannah Sheet Cake

Katy over at Happy Baking Days - Mary Berry’s Treacle Tart

Jaime over at Mom’s Test Kitchen - Southern Tea Cakes

Amy over at Kimchi MOM - Crack Pie, I Can’t Quit You

Lyn from The Lovely Pantry - Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Squares

Melanie at From Fast Food to Fresh Food – Sand Tarts

Wine Pairings: 

Martin at ENOFYLZ Wine Blog

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