Plum Tart

This dessert is so delicious, light and airy, with a custard filling and fresh plums, you can’t stop making it. Don’t forget to save and share!

Ingredients

For the crust

• 250g flour
• 30g powder sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 120g cold unsalted butter
• 1 egg
• 1-2 tbs ice water

For the filling

• 300g farmers cheese or ricotta
• 200g sour cream
• 3 eggs
• 120g powder sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 30g cornstarch
• 350g Italian plum

Instructions

1. To a bowl add the dry ingredients and stir, cover the cold butter with flour before shredding now rub the flour and butter between your hands until small beads form. Add 1 egg and stir in with a fork enough to combine. Add 1 tbs of cold water and work it gently into the dough I needed one more tablespoon, you need to work the crust enough to come together.
2. Gather the dough into a disc and cover with a plastic wrap. Let rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 370F / 180C.
4. Cut the fruit in half and remove the stone.
5. To make the filling/custard whisk everything together until smooth except for 30 g of cornstarch I like to add it last.
6. Roll out the dough to fit a 24cm pie dish. With a knife clean the edges.
7. Pour the filling the arrange the fruits on top.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the custard is firm.
9. Let cool completely before serving. Dust with powder sugar and enjoy.