Cakes and Pastries Recipes - Mirabelle Plum and Almond Tart Recipe

Ingredients

Serves 6:

• 1 tbsp flour

• 7 1/4 oz (200g) Mirabelle plums

• 3/4 oz (20g) butter

• 2 tbsp Mirabelle plum schnapps

• 1 egg + 1 egg white

• 2 tbsp crystal sugar

• 4 tbsp milk

• 4 tbsp cream

• 2 oz (50g) shaved almonds

• 1 tbsp confectioners' sugar

Sweetened pastry:

• 3 1/2 oz (100g) butter

• 7 1/4 oz (200gl flour

• 1 small egg

• 1 1/2 tbsp sugar

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

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Method:

1. Prepare the dough: combine the butter and flour and blend to a grainy consistency In a bowl. Make a well and add the egg, sugar, and salt to its center. Mix until the dough is smooth Shape into a ball and refrigerate 2 h.

2. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C.

3. Working on a floured countertop, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch (3 mm). Line a pastry ring or a tart pan with the dough. Bake blind for 15 min.

4. Meanwhile, clean the mirabelle plums, removing the pits. Heat in butter for 1 - 2 min; keep the skillet moving all the time. Flambé with the schnapps.

5. In a bowl, beat together the egg and the crystal sugar. Add the milk and cream. Mix well Mil strain.

6. Fill the tart base with the plums. Pour in the Step 5 mixture. Bake for 15 min. Meanwhile mix the almonds and egg white carefully; 5 minutes before the tart is done spread this mixture over it.

7. Remove the tart from the oven and dust with confectioners' sugar.