A delicate tart featuring a buttery, flaky crust filled with sweet almond frangipane and topped with juicy, caramelized plums for a perfect balance of nutty and fruity flavors.
Author:Mari
Prep Time:30 minutes plus chilling
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Yield:8 slices 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:International
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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170g cold all-purpose flour
3g salt
115g cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
60g ice-cold water
270g plums, pitted and sliced
60g brown sugar
100g softened unsalted butter
2 eggs (grade C1)
75g all-purpose flour
150g almond flour or finely ground almonds
Zest of 1 orange
Remaining orange juice (optional)
Instructions
In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine the cold flour, salt, and butter cubes until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add ice-cold water, mixing until the dough just comes together.
Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Cream the softened butter with brown sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in almond flour, all-purpose flour, orange zest, and juice (if using) until combined.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Roll out chilled dough and line a tart pan.
Spread frangipane filling evenly over the crust.
Arrange plum slices on top in a decorative pattern.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the filling is set and the crust is golden.
Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
Use ice-cold ingredients for a flaky crust.
Chill dough thoroughly to prevent shrinking during baking.
Arrange plum slices decoratively for an attractive presentation.
Optional orange juice adds extra citrus flavor to the filling.