# Plum Tart

Recipe by [Tomás Ferreira](https://fridge.menu/en/u/tomasferreira)

A classic shortcrust tart topped with plum jam and fanned fresh plum slices, finished with flaked almonds.

Servings: 8 · Prep 30 min · Cook 25 min · Baking

Vegetarian · Contains: gluten, milk, nuts, eggs

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## Ingredients

- 250 g Plain flour
- 1 pcs Egg
- 1 pcs Egg yolk
- 100 g Caster sugar
- 100 g Butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.5 pcs Lemon zest — or lime zest
- 1 pinch Baking powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 200 g Plum jam
- 4-5 pcs Plum
- Flaked almonds — optional

## Steps

1. Pile the flour on the worktop, add the sugar, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract and lemon zest, the egg with the yolk, and the butter cut into cubes.
2. Rub the ingredients together with your fingertips until the dough is smooth.
3. Shape into a smooth ball, wrap in cling film and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. (30 min)
4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface.
5. Line a 22 cm tin, trim away the excess dough from the edges and prick the base with a fork.
6. Cover the dough with a sheet of baking parchment and top with baking beans or dried pulses.
7. Bake the tart base at 180°C for about 15 minutes. (15 min)
8. Remove the parchment and beans and bake for a further 10 minutes. (10 min)
9. Take the base out of the oven and let it cool completely.
10. Spread the plum jam evenly over the base.
11. Wash and dry the plums, then cut them into thin slices.
12. Arrange the plum slices in a fan, overlapping them slightly.
13. Decorate with flaked almonds and serve the tart.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/plum-pie-5r737g6d

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