Plum Custard Tart
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Plum Custard TartThis heavenly Alsatian tart of creamy custard and fresh, tender plums is just as delicious made with halved apricots or pitted cherries.based on1 ratings.
This recipe makes 10 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per each of 10 servings: about | - |
| cal | 286286 cal |
| pro | 3 g3g pro |
| total fat | 18 g18g total fat |
| sat. fat | 10 g10g sat. fat |
| carb | 29 g29g carb |
| fibre | 1 g1g fibre |
| chol | 94 mg94mg chol |
| sodium | 146 mg146mg sodium |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 22 calcium |
| iron | 88 iron |
| vit A | 1818 vit A |
| vit C | 33 vit C |
| folate | 1313 folate |
This heavenly Alsatian tart of creamy custard and fresh, tender plums is just as delicious made with halved apricots or pitted cherries.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pitted halved prune plums , (about 1 lb/500 g)2 cups pitted halved prune plums, (about 1 lb/500 g)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup whipping cream 1/3 cup whipping cream
- 2 egg yolks 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Pat-in Sweet Pastry:
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 tsp cornstarch 4 tsp cornstarch
- 3/4 cup cold butter , cubed3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
Preparation
Pat-In Sweet Pastry: In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar and cornstarch. Using pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture clumps together. With floured hands, press evenly into 9-inch (23 cm) round tart pan with removable bottom. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
Arrange plums, cut side up and slightly overlapping, in circular pattern over pastry. Sprinkle with all but 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the sugar.
Bake tart in centre of 400°F (200°C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until plums are softened.
Meanwhile, in bowl, whisk together cream, egg yolks, vanilla and remaining sugar; pour over fruit.
Bake tart for 25 to 30 minutes longer or until set, golden and knife inserted in centre of filling comes out clean. Let cool on rack. (Make-ahead: Set aside at room temperature for up to 3 hours.)
Arrange plums, cut side up and slightly overlapping, in circular pattern over pastry. Sprinkle with all but 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the sugar.
Bake tart in centre of 400°F (200°C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until plums are softened.
Meanwhile, in bowl, whisk together cream, egg yolks, vanilla and remaining sugar; pour over fruit.
Bake tart for 25 to 30 minutes longer or until set, golden and knife inserted in centre of filling comes out clean. Let cool on rack. (Make-ahead: Set aside at room temperature for up to 3 hours.)
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: September 2007
- Keywords : Bake; Make-Ahead; Dessert; Plums; 300 calories;
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