How to Make Plum Frangipane Tart - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the sweet, juicy flavor of plums that just screams summer. And what better way to showcase this delicious fruit than with a Plum Frangipane Tart? This delectable dessert combines the rich, almond-flavored frangipane filling with the tartness of fresh plums, all nestled in a flaky pastry crust. It's the perfect marriage of flavors and textures, making it a show-stopping treat for any occasion.

One of the best things about this Plum Frangipane Tart is how easy it is ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 7 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 3 ½ tablespoons water
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup ground almonds
  • 8 large fresh mozzarella, patted dry and torn into bite-size pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch tart

  • Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Rub in cold butter cubes with your fingers until mixture looks like bread crumbs. Add water and egg yolk; knead into a ball. Wrap pastry in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine softened butter and sugar in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and mix until well combined. Add ground almonds and beat frangipane until well combined.
  • Roll out chilled pastry dough and transfer to a 9-inch fluted tart tin; trim edges.
  • Spread frangipane over the pastry base. Arrange plums on top in a circular pattern.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the pastry is golden brown and the plums are soft, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    485 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 102mg
    • Sodium: 34mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 59g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 382mg