The simplicity and elegance of this Three-Ingredient Plum and Almond Tart make it a delightful treat for any of your summer gatherings! Made with buttery puff pastry, sweet marzipan, and juicy plums, this dessert comes together effortlessly. The flaky pastry provides a crisp base, while the marzipan melts into a rich almond layer, perfectly complementing the tartness of fresh plums.
3tbspconfectioner's sugar or icing sugar, optional24 grams
1large egg, optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven temperature to 400F / 200C. Line a 9"x13" baking sheet with greaseproof paper.
Wash the plums and dry thoroughly. Cut the plums in half and remove the pit. Slice plums into 1/4 inch slices. Set aside.
On a clean, dry surface, roll out the puff pastry into a 9"x13" rectangle. Trim overhang if desired. For a more rustic look, leave the edges uneven! Wrap leftover pastry in plastic wrap and keep refrigerated for another use.
Place the pastry on the prepared baking sheet.
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a thin border about 1-2 inches away from the edge of the pastry, taking care not to cut all the way through. When the tart bakes, this will create a tart shell.
Prepare the almond filling. On a clean, dry surface, dust some powdered sugar to keep the marzipan from sticking. Dust a rolling pin with powdered sugar as well.
Using the rolling pin, gently roll of the marzipan into a rectangle until it is roughly the same size as your puff pastry base.
Lift the marzipan up and carefully lay it on top of your prepared pastry. Arrange the plum slices on top of the almond filling.
Separate the egg yolk from the egg white. Add a teaspoon of water to the egg yolk and whisk to form an egg wash. Brush the egg wash evenly along the pastry border.
Bake the plum tart for 15 minutes until the puff pastry is risen and golden brown. The edges will puff up to form a tart crust, while the plum and marzipan center will act like pie weights, keeping the tart even.
Remove the tart from the oven and cool for a couple of minutes. Cut into even squares and dust with remaining powdered sugar (optional).