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Nutritional Values

🔥420kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾58gCarbs
🥑18gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs

Lucerne Chriesiwähe

How to order / say it
Say it Luzerner Chriesiwähe — [loo-ZER-ner KREE-see-vair]
Order I'd like the Lucerne Chriesiwähe, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne die Luzerner Chriesiwähe, bitte.
Say locally

A sweet cherry tart typical of the Lucerne region, made with a creamy filling.

Why try it?

This cherry tart is emblematic of Lucerne, combining local cherries with Swiss pastry traditions. It's a cherished dessert during cherry season and a staple at village fairs and family celebrations.

How it tastes

The tart features a buttery and flaky crust filled with sweet, juicy cherries and a light, creamy custard filling. Balanced in sweetness, its aroma is rich with baked pastry notes and fresh fruit.

Origin & History — first documented: 1870

Dating back to the 19th century, Chriesiwähe became a special summer treat in Lucerne, designed to use the bounty of local cherry orchards. It's evolved into a charming reminder of Lucerne's agricultural heritage.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 500 g cherries
  • 🌾 250 g pastry dough
  • 🥛 200 ml cream
  • 🍯 100 g sugar
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🍯 5 ml vanilla extract

Method

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out pastry dough and fit into tart pan.
  2. 2 Arrange cherries in the pastry shell evenly.
  3. 3 Whisk together eggs, cream, sugar, and vanilla, then pour over cherries.
  4. 4 Bake for 30 minutes until the filling is set and the crust is golden.

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