Quetschentaart (Plum Tart)
DessertLuxembourg

QuetschentaartPlum Tart

A plum tart with juicy fruit baked over pastry and a lightly sweet finish. A layer of almond flour helps absorb the plum juices so the base stays pleasantly crisp.

Prep

20m

Cook

40m

Serves

6

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
649kcal

Calories

9g

Protein

37g

Fat

73g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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6

Crust

  • 500g
    Shortcrust Pastry
  • 80g
    Almond Flour
  • 1pcs
    Egg Yolk (beaten)

Topping

  • 800g
    Plum (halved and pitted)
  • 120g
    White Sugar
  • 10g
    Vanilla Sugar
  • 30g
    Unsalted Butter (cut into small pieces)

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Method

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7 steps
  1. 01

    Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).

  2. 02

    Line a tart pan with the shortcrust pastry and prick the base lightly. Scatter the almond flour evenly over the pastry.

  3. 03

    Arrange the plum over the base for the topping, then dot with the unsalted butter.

  4. 04

    Sprinkle the fruit with the white sugar and vanilla sugar.

  5. 05

    Brush the rim of the pastry with the egg yolk.

  6. 06

    Bake until the plums are soft and bubbling and the pastry is golden, about 35 to 40 minutes.

  7. 07

    Let the tart cool slightly before slicing.

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