Plum Tart

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!!

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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!

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!

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.

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.

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