Page 132 - Pie It Forward: Pies, Tarts, Tortes, Galettes, and Other Pastries Reinvented

6
. Raise the temperature of the oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the
cherry halves evenly, cut sides down, on the tart shell.

7
. Open the oven and set the crust on the pulled-out center rack. You
are using this as your work surface because this next step is tricky.
Gently, very gently, pour the cream mixture over the cherries.

Gently push the rack back into the oven, close the door, and lower
the temperature to 350°F (175°C). (You raised the temperature in
the last step to make up for the heat lost while you had the oven
door open.)

8
. Bake the tart for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the custard is set. Cool it
completely and dust it with confectioners’ sugar. Arrange the
reserved cherries around the perimeter.