Zwetschekuchen (German Plum Tart) Recipe

Name: Zwetschekuchen (German Plum Tart)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/3 cups white sugar; 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon peel; 1 pinch ground cinnamon; 1 cup butter, cut into chunks; 2 eggs; 2 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon water, if needed; 3 pounds Italian prune plums; 1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon peel
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 cup butter, cut into chunks
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon water, if needed
3 pounds Italian prune plums
1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste

1
Place the flour, 1 1/3 cup of sugar, lemon peel, cinnamon, and butter into the work bowl of a food processor, and process until the mixture turns grainy. Stop the machine, add eggs and egg yolks, and process in the machine until the mixture gathers itself up into one dough ball. If the dough doesn't ball up, stop the machine, sprinkle several drops of water onto the dough, and process again. Place the dough into a covered container and refrigerate at least 3 hours or preferably overnight.
2
The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Allow the dough to rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes to warm up.
3
Roll out the dough on a well-floured surface to make a 9 1/2-inch circle. Dough will be rich and sticky. Scrape up the dough circle, and press into a 9-inch pie dish. Quarter and slice the plums, and place skin sides down onto the dough in a neat ring, starting at the outer edge and working in a neat row towards the center.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until the plums are bubbling hot and the crust starts to brown, about 45 minutes.
5
Allow the tart to cool, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar before serving.

1321

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/3 cups white sugar, 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon peel, 1 pinch ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Zwetschekuchen (German Plum Tart) 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.

Zwetschekuchen (German Plum Tart)

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