Sweet and savory delights
Experience the vibrant flavors of Chilean cherries with these easy and delicious recipes. From a tangy Lemon Tart to a Fast Cherry Cake and a refreshing Cherry & Walnut Salad, enjoy a perfect blend of sweetness and zest.
1. Lemon Tart with Chilean Cherries
Ingredients
● Pre-made tart shells (store-bought or homemade)
● Zest and juice of 1 Chilean lemon
● 1/2 cup heavy cream
● 1 cup fresh Chilean cherries, pitted
Method
● If using a store-bought lemon tart shell, follow the package instructions for baking and allow it to cool. If making it from scratch, bake and cool your lemon tart shell.
● In a heatproof bowl, combine the lemon zest and juice.
● Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it’s almost boiling, then pour it over the lemon zest and juice. Stir until well combined.
● Pour the lemon cream into the cooled tart shell.
● Top the lemon tart with fresh Chilean cherries.
● Refrigerate the tart for at least an hour to set the filling.
2. Fast Cherry Cake
Ingredients
● 1 cup fresh Chilean cherries, pitted and chopped
● 1 store-bought sponge cake or angel cake (or individual sized portions)
● 1 cup heavy cream
● 2 tablespoons sugar
Method
● Pit and chop the fresh cherries.
● In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in some finely sliced Chilean cherries – just enough so you can see cherries but the cream maintains its texture.
● Slice the store-bought sponge cake or angel cake horizontally to create two or more layers, depending on your cake size and preference.
● Spread a layer of prepared whipped cream on the bottom cake layer and sprinkle with chopped cherries.
● Place the next cake layer on top and repeat the process until you’ve used all the layers.
● Finish by spreading whipped cream on the top layer and decorating with additional cherries.
3. Chilean Cherry, Blueberry, and Walnut Mixed Green Salad
Ingredients
Green Salad:
● 6 cups lightly packed fresh mixed baby greens or mache lettuce
● 1 cup fresh Chilean cherries, pitted and cut in half
● 1 cup fresh Chilean blueberries
● 3 ounces shredded Manchego cheese
● 1/2 cup walnut halves, broken in pieces
Vinaigrette:
● 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
● 1 tablespoon walnut oil
● 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
● 1 teaspoon honey
● 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
● Freshly ground black pepper and sea salt to taste
Method
● Whisk together the oils, champagne vinegar, honey, lime juice, pepper and salt. Set aside.
● Place the greens in a large bowl and coat with the vinaigrette. Add the cherries, blueberries, Manchego and walnuts; toss gently. Divide onto four salad plates and serve.