Roasted plums and creamy custard combine in this stunning plum tart recipe. A walnut crust adds nutty flavor to complete this seasonal dessert.

EatingWell Magazine, September 1997

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Credit: Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Chelsea Zimmer / Kay Clarke

Recipe Summary

total:
2 hrs
Servings:
12

Nutrition Profile:

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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Position oven racks in center and lower third of oven; preheat to 425 degrees F. Coat an 11-inch tart pan with a removable bottom with cooking spray.

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  • Arrange plums, cut-side down, in a single layer on a baking sheet with sides. Roast on the lower rack for 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender and browned in spots, turning plums over halfway through cooking. Set aside to cool. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees .

  • Place 2 overlapping sheets of plastic wrap on a work surface. Set dough in the center and cover with 2 more sheets of plastic wrap. Roll dough into a 13-inch circle. Remove top sheets of plastic and invert dough into prepared pan, letting excess dough hang over the edges. Gently press dough into bottom and sides of pan. Pull off plastic wrap. To trim excess dough, run a rolling pin over the top edge of the tart pan. Place pan on a baking sheet with sides.

  • Sprinkle semolina (or cornmeal) over crust. Arrange roasted plums, skin-side down, in a single layer inside tart shell.

  • Whisk egg, sugar, flour and vanilla in a mixing bowl until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Slowly pour custard over plums.

  • Bake on the center rack until custard is set, 25 to 30 minutes. To remove tart ring, place bottom of tart pan on the top of a large can and carefully press down on the edges until ring slides off. Transfer tart to a large platter to cool. Just before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

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Equipment

11-inch tart pan with a removable bottom

Nutrition Facts

234 calories; protein 4.3g; carbohydrates 34.4g; dietary fiber 1.7g; sugars 17g; fat 9.4g; saturated fat 2.1g; cholesterol 21.1mg; vitamin a iu 292.3IU; vitamin c 5.3mg; folate 14.6mcg; calcium 27.4mg; iron 1.3mg; magnesium 18.5mg; potassium 154.6mg; sodium 205.3mg; thiamin 0.2mg.

1 fruit, 1 other carbohydrate, 2 fat

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