Plum Tart With Spiced Crust Recipe

Name: Plum Tart With Spiced Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup toasted pecans; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon orange zest; Basic tart dough (see recipe); 1 2-inch vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 cup sugar; 3 egg yolks; 1 tablespoon flour; 12 medium-size red plums (about 2 pounds) halved, stones removed and quartered; 1 cup sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup toasted pecans
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon orange zest
Basic tart dough (see recipe)
1 2-inch vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
1 tablespoon flour
12 medium-size red plums (about 2 pounds) halved, stones removed and quartered
1 cup sugar

1
To make the crust, place the pecans, cinnamon and orange zest in a food processor.
2
Pulse until the nuts are finely ground.
3
Add the rest of the dry ingredients and follow the instructions in the first step of the tart-dough recipe as above, omitting the lemon zest.
4
Proceed with the dough's second step.
5
Scrape the vanilla bean into the half-and-half, add the sugar, egg yolks and flour, whisk well and refrigerate.
6
Toss the plums with the sugar.
7
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
8
Roll out the dough and fit into 12-inch tart pan.
9
Prick the dough lightly with a fork.
10
Arrange the plums in concentric circles, using as many layers as necessary.
11
Gently pour the half-and-half mixture over the tart; the mixture will not cover the plums completely, but it should be evenly distributed.
12
Bake until the custard is set, 45 to 50 minutes.

772

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup toasted pecans, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon orange zest, Basic tart dough (see recipe), and more.

Yes, Plum Tart With Spiced Crust falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Plum Tart With Spiced Crust

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