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Tarte aux Prunes Prune Plum Tart

Tarte aux Prunes - Prune Plum Tart

Martine Bertin-Peterson
This fall tart is beautiful and easy to make. It may be served warm or at room temperature. To really elevate it, serve it with a scoop of cinnamon ice cream!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French, Provencal
Servings 6 People

Ingredients
  

  • 8-10 prune plums sliced in half and pitted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream (35%)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF degrees.
  • Butter an oven-proof 8" x 8" dish and sprinkle with sugar to evenly coat all buttered surfaces.
  • Spread the plum halves evenly on the bottom of the dish, overlapping the slices as necessary.
  • Mix together all the other ingredients. The batter should be smooth and runny.
  • Pour the batter over the plums and bake for 30-40 minutes until lightly browned on top.
  • Lightly dust the top of the tart with powdered sugar.

Notes

The tart may be served warm or at room temperature.
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