I’ve tried this recipe a thousand times, and it is hands-down still my favorite plum tart to date! This plum tart consists of a beautiful golden brown flaky pie crust filled with a juicy and sticky ripe plum topping.
It’s super easy to make and even easier to serve with a wide variety of accompaniments!
But before you jump in, make sure to check out some other delicious recipes from the dessert cuisine section.
Some of my personal favorites include MIXED BERRY TARTS, CHERRY PIE CHEESECAKE TARTS, and STRAWBERRY POP TARTS.
What You Need To Make My Delicious Plum Tart
- Tart Dough Ingredients: Incorporate unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar for the perfect pastry base.
- Plum Tart Filling: Utilize fresh plums, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon to create a flavorful and aromatic filling.
- Garnish: Complete your plum tart with a finishing touch of powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar, adding a delightful sweetness to each bite.
Enhance the taste of your tart by selecting ripe plums, ensuring a sweeter flavor and juiciness.
What To Serve With Your Delicious Homemade Plum Tart
Classic options like whipped cream, creme fraiche, Greek yogurt, or vanilla ice cream serve as delightful toppings. For added freshness, consider garnishing with extra plums or some other fruit, such as peaches, nectarines, or raspberries.
Nuts like pecans, almonds, or walnuts make excellent garnishes that add texture and a nutty flavor. It’s an elevating taste experience for your plum tart.
How To Store Leftover Plum Tart
If you are lucky enough to have any leftovers of the plum tart recipe, first leave it to cool at room temperature. Then, wrap it in plastic wrap, adding an extra layer over the plums to keep them moist.
For more protection, either wrap it in aluminum foil or place it in an airtight container. Keep in the refrigerator for up to three days or store in the freezer for several months. Check out my 14 Fruit Tarts for more fun ideas to bake.
Tips And Tricks For This Plum Tart Recipe
- You do not have to pre-cook the plums in this recipe. Simply tossing together the fruit, sugar, and flavorings in a small bowl and leaving them to macerate will slightly soften their texture enough before baking. If you pre-cook the fruit, they will be too soggy for anybody’s liking.
- Leave the tart to cool completely before adding the powdered sugar dusting or any garnishes or accompaniments. You can still serve warm if you prefer that.
- Prebake the crust for 10 minutes if you prefer it super crispy. This extra step adds a delightful crunch that enhances the overall texture of the tart.
French Plum Tart
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1½ cups all- purpose flour
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon for spreading
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup cold water
Filling and Topping
- 15 plums, pitted and quartered
- ⅓ cup light or dark brown sugar, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ Tbsp Cinnamon
- Powdered sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
Crust
- In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and butter until the mixture resembles coarse pea-sized crumbs. Alternatively, use a food processor.
- Add the cold water and mix until a soft dough forms. Add more water if needed.
- Knead the dough until soft and non-sticky. Shape into a ball, wrap with baking paper, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Filling and Topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine the cinnamon, brown sugar, and plums. Stir well and set aside.
Arrange the tart:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a tart pan with butter.
- On a parchment paper, roll the dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter, slightly larger than your tart tin.
- Flip the dough onto the tart tin, then press it into the tin. Remove excess dough.
- Poke holes into the tart crust using a fork.
- Spread the prunes evenly over the crust.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
I love this plum tart–it’s impressive yet not too difficult to make! It’s great served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Easy and delicious!! The crust was terrific!!!
Such a delicious plum tart! I made it for my best friend’s birthday, and it turned out perfectly! Thanks!
this french plum tart is delicious and well balanced. love the tart and sweet together
I love a good tart, and since I had never made one with plums, I had to try this recipe.
This tart is a rustic delight! And makes for an elegant yet easy dessert. Thanks for the great recipe.
A perfect summer tart recipe. Not compliacted, so I don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen, lots of plums and such a lovely buttery crust. This was delicious!
This plum tart was so good! I used plums from my garden which made it very special!
This tart is to die for. Very chocolatey and truly delicious. Thank you for the recipe!