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    Home » Recipes » Tarts

    Plum Tart

    September 21, 2020 by Amee Leave a Comment

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    I'm happy to report that this Plum Tart is easy AND delicious! Oh, and it's gorgeous, too! The plums are the star of the show in this tart, but gimme ALL the vanilla to go with them!!

    Vanilla Plum Tart

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    This Plum Tart has a sweet pastry crust filled with fresh plums and a sprinkle of vanilla sugar. That's it! Simple, not too sweet, and perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!

    If you enjoy this recipe, check out the posts for my Homemade Vanilla Sugar, Vanilla Blackberry Pies, and Apricot Tart!

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    Vanilla Plum Tart

    Ingredients

    Here's everything you need to make this beauty! Measurements for each ingredient are included in the recipe card, below.

    • Flour - Provides structure for the crust. I used all-purpose flour.
    • Unsalted Butter - For moisture and richness. You want your butter to be softened before you begin.
    • Powdered Sugar - For sweetness and keeping the pastry moist. The powdered sugar helps for a crumbly and tender texture.
    • Vanilla Bean Paste - For flavor. I love the beautiful vanilla bean flecks in the crust *almost* as much as I love the flavor! If you'd rather substitute, you can add an equal measure of vanilla extract instead.
    • Egg Yolk - For moisture and structure. You want your egg to be at room temperature.
    • Milk - For moisture and keeping the crust tender. I used room temperature whole milk.
    • Plums - Can't make a plum tart without them! I used black plums because I love the contrast between the colors of the skin and the interior of the fruit. You can use whatever kind(s) of plums you prefer!
    • Vanilla Sugar - For flavor, sweetness, and gorgeous vanilla bean flecks on the plums! The vanilla pairs beautifully with the plums, and is lovely along with the vanilla bean paste in the crust. I didn't use much in the tart, because I didn't want it to be overly sweet (perfect to have with a scoop of ice cream). If you'd prefer a sweeter tart, you can add more.

    Hint: Vanilla sugar is available online, but I love having Homemade Vanilla Sugar on-hand in my pantry for such an occasion! It makes a fantastic gift, too!

    Vanilla Plum Tart

    Instructions

    Here's how to make this tart, step by step! Additional detail can be found in the recipe card, below.

    • Combine the flour and butter, mixing until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
    • Add powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste and mix to combine.
    • Add egg yolk and milk. Mix just until combined.
    • Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
    • After chilling, roll out the crust and line your tart pan.
    • Pit and slice plums and place as desired in the prepared crust. Sprinkle the plums with vanilla sugar. Bake until crust is golden.
    Vanilla Plum Tart

    Equipment

    This tart is sooo simple, that it really doesn't require any special equipment to make it. That said, I did use a 9" tart pan with removable bottom for this recipe. I prefer a pan that is lighter in color (as opposed to the darker, non-stick pans) because the crust browns more slowly.

    Storage

    This Plum Tart can be stored at room temperature, covered loosely, up to one day. You can extend the life of the tart, covered in the refrigerator, for up to three days, but it will be best the day it's baked.

    FAQs

    Can I make this tart with other fruit?

    Absolutely! Any stone fruit would be fantastic. Just keep in mind that some fruit contains more juice than others, so you may end up with a tart that is a bit waterlogged or gets soggy quickly after baking.

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    Plum Tart

    Amee
    This Plum Tart is a sweet pastry crust filled with fresh plums and vanilla sugar! Perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
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    Prep Time 25 minutes mins
    Cook Time 22 minutes mins
    Chill Time 1 hour hr
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Tarts
    Servings 8 slices
    Calories 261 kcal
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    Ingredients
     
     

    Sweet Pastry Crust

    • 1¾ cups flour
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and diced (one stick)
    • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (see note)
    • 1 egg yolk
    • 3 Tablespoons milk (I used whole milk)

    Filling

    • 4 fresh plums, sliced
    • 2 Tablespoons vanilla sugar (see note)

    Instructions
     

    For Crust

    • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour and butter. Mix on low speed until mixture resembles coarse sand.
    • Add powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste (see note) and mix to combine.
    • Add egg yolk and milk. Mix just until combined.
    • Turn the dough out onto your work surface and gently work into a ball. Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
    • After chilling, remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about ¼ inch. Line a 9" tart pan with removable bottom (see note) with the dough. Place the tart pan on a baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator until ready to assemble tart.

    For Filling

    • Preheat oven to 400° F.
      Pit and slice plums. Place plum slices as desired in the prepared crust. Sprinkle the plums with the vanilla sugar (see note).
    • Bake 22-25 minutes, or until crust is golden. Allow tart to cool in the pan before removing it. Serve the tart with vanilla ice cream, if desired.
    • The tart can be stored at room temperature, covered loosely, up to one day. You can extend the life of the tart, covered in the refrigerator, for up to three days, but it will be best the day it's baked.
      Enjoy!

    Notes

    Note on vanilla bean paste: I love the beautiful vanilla bean flecks in this dough *almost* as much as I love the flavor! If you'd rather substitute, you can add an equal measure of vanilla extract instead.
    Note on tart pan: I used a 9" tart pan with removable bottom for this recipe. I prefer a pan that is lighter in color (as opposed to the darker, non-stick pans) because the crust browns more slowly. 
    Note on vanilla sugar: I didn't use much vanilla sugar in the tart, because I didn't want it to be overly sweet (perfect to have with a scoop of ice cream). If you'd prefer a sweeter tart, you can add more. You can buy vanilla sugar online, or make some for yourself with my Homemade Vanilla Sugar recipe (it makes a fantastic gift, too)!

    Nutrition Estimate

    Serving: 1 sliceCalories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 510IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is only an estimate.

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