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Cassata Tart Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Ahmed1 / All my dishes 1 year, 11 months ago Rated number 1 in my dessert list according to my family and friends opinion. The filling gives you exactly the taste of a good quality softened Cherry and nuts Nougat. The Almonds in the crust made a real good combination with the filling. I reall... More Prep:20m Cook:45m Servings:8	Ahmed1
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Ingredients

Crust:

3 tablespoons slivered blanched almonds

6 tablespoons sugar

1 3/4 cups (spooned and leveled) all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons grated orange or lemon zest, (optional)

1/4 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces

Filling

115 grams cream cheese, softened

30 grams powder sugar

300ml/10 fl oz Heavy cream

25 grams powder sugar, sifted

60 grams toasted Hazelnuts, chopped

225 grams candied cherries

60 grams plain chocolate, very finely chopped

Directions

Make crust:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make dough: In a food processor, pulse almonds until finely ground. Add sugar, flour, zest (if desired) (I didn’t add it), and salt; pulse until combined. Add butter, pulsing until coarse crumbs form with no large butter lumps (dough should clump together when squeezed with fingers).

Immediately transfer dough to a 20cm loosed bottom tart pan. Using a measuring cup, evenly press dough in bottom and up sides of pan.

Bake in center of oven until golden brown and firm to the touch, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.

Filling:

Beat the cream cheese and powder sugar together till fluffy. In another clean bowl, beat the heavy cream and powder sugar till thick and holds its shape. Fold in the cream cheese and sugar mixture till completely combined. Fold in the hazelnuts, cherries ,and chocolate. Spoon the mixture over the cooled crust and chill for 2-3 hours before serving. You may add cherry pie filling or cherry preserve over the top if you desire.

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Comments

ivy 1 year, 11 months ago said:
My list of to do things is growing everyday. I have noted this one. Do you put any weights on your tart crust when baking? When I try it, I shall add sour cherries on top, as i love them.

tcvillegas 1 year, 11 months ago said:
I make a cake version of this dessert and use the same filling for my cannolis. I use glazed fruits though instead of cherries. You may also want to add some brandy or rhum to the filling to give it just a slight kick.

shezan_khan007 1 year, 11 months ago said:
Yummmm...

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iffyo 1 year, 11 months ago said:
This is something new and different!love the hazelnut,chocolate n cream cheese filling..scrumptious!!

ivy 1 year, 11 months ago said:
Hopefully after the holidays shall give it a try.

berry 1 year, 11 months ago said:
Wow! This is a wonderful Italian dessert, I love it! Wonderful posting!

ambus 1 year, 11 months ago said:
Super delicious...

zena824 1 year, 11 months ago said:
This looks awesome....and so rich... Ahmed... how many pounds has your family gained from all the se rich and delicious desserts....

annieamie 1 year, 11 months ago said:
This has to be another winner, Ahmed! Thank you for posting this recipe. I'll definitely try this crust with other dishes. Happy New Year!

grandmommy 1 year, 10 months ago said:
Amed this looks wonderful. I saved this one. I have eaten it with my eyes today and gained 5lbs. I hate to think what will happen when I make it. (I may have to hide in closet and eat this one so I don't have to share)

magali777 1 year, 9 months ago said:
Love your recipes!! thank you!

juliecake 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Awesome, truly.

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pinkpasta 1 year, 5 months ago said:
My family is from Italy. My grandmother has made Cassata before, but this is a more gourmet version. My dad is a retired Pastry Chef of over 40 years exclusively New York. I will have to show your recipe to him. I'll have him bake it with me too.
I'm so glad that you shared this particular cake.
Debbie~

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lacrenshaw 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Oh, Ahmed! You never post a loser on this site, do you? I have been searching for a Cassata CAKE recipe for a special occasion without too much luck. This recipe will do just fine! I thank you from my heart and, of course, give you my 5!

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