Plum Tart with Sweet Mint Pastry and Vanilla Cream

Pan-fried mint-infused pastry topped with fresh plums and sugar, served alongside a rich vanilla-seeded whipped cream.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1610.5 kcals 1610.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 88.4 grams 88.4 grams
Fat 135.8 grams 135.8 grams
Protein 15.2 grams 15.2 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
Icing Sugar
for the tart pastry
1
tbsp
1
tbsp
Icing Sugar
for the vanilla cream
Dairy
55
g
Butter
for the pastry
1
piece
Egg
free-range, yolk only
25
g
Butter
cut into small pieces for the topping
150
ml
Double Cream
whipped until soft peaks form
Fruits
0.5
piece
Orange
zest only
1
piece
Plum
stone removed, sliced
GrainsCereals
100
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for dusting
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Mint
fresh, chopped
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
seeds only

Steps

  • Blend the flour, icing sugar, and 55g of butter in a food processor until crumbly.
  • Add egg yolk, orange zest, and mint, then blend with water until the dough forms.
  • Roll the dough to the size of a small frying pan on a floured surface.
  • Fry the pastry in a pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
  • Arrange plum slices, 25g of butter pieces, and caster sugar on the pastry.
  • Fry for 3-4 minutes until the sugar and butter melt into a gooey topping.
  • Whisk the double cream with icing sugar and vanilla seeds.
  • Plate the tart and serve with a dollop of vanilla cream.