Cherry Pistachio Tart

Preheat the oven to 375 F.

Cream the butter, flour and powdered sugar in a medium bowl.

Spray an 8″ square baking pan or a 4×14″ tart pan (with a removable bottom) with baking spray. Press the butter mixture into the bottom of the pan with your fingers. Place the pan on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until the crust just begins to turn a light golden brown.

While the crust bakes sift and combine the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Add the eggs, vanilla extract and pistachios and mix to combine. Halve the cherries and remove their stems. Add them to the mixture and combine. Set aside.

When the crust is done remove it from the oven. Lower the oven temperature to 350 F. Pour the cherry, nut mixture onto the crust and return to the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the batter has set. Once cooled, dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve.