Imagine a dessert so exquisite, it captures the essence of French pastry-making in every single bite. This Prune and Almond Tarte Fine isn't just a dessert—it's a culinary journey that transforms simple ingredients into a masterpiece of flavor and texture. With its golden, crispy puff pastry, rich almond cream, and perfectly caramelized prunes, this tart promises to elevate your baking skills and impress even the most discerning food lovers.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: French
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 200g prunes, pitted and halved
- 100g almond cream
- 50g sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg, beaten (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). This will ensure that your Tarte Fine bakes evenly and achieves a golden crust.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the sheet of puff pastry to fit your tart pan, making sure to create a slight overhang. If you prefer, you can also use a ready-made puff pastry sheet that is already rolled out.
- Carefully transfer the puff pastry into the tart pan, pressing it gently into the edges and trimming any excess pastry that hangs over the sides. Prick the base of the pastry with a fork to prevent it from puffing up during baking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the almond cream with half of the sugar (1 tablespoon). Stir until well blended, creating a smooth mixture.
- Spread the almond cream mixture evenly over the base of the puff pastry, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
- Arrange the halved prunes on top of the almond cream in a decorative pattern. You can place them cut side up for a beautiful presentation.
- Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of sugar over the prunes to enhance their sweetness and caramelize them during baking.
- Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the top of the prunes for added texture and flavor.
- Using a pastry brush, lightly glaze the exposed edges of the puff pastry with the beaten egg. This will give the crust a lovely golden color when baked.
- Place the tart in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the prunes are tender.
- Once baked, remove the tart from the oven and allow it to cool slightly in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice the Prune and Almond Tarte Fine into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious French dessert!
Tips
- Always use cold puff pastry to ensure maximum flakiness and beautiful layers.
- For the most even baking, rotate your tart halfway through cooking.
- Choose high-quality, plump prunes for the best flavor and presentation.
- Don't skip glazing the pastry edges with egg wash—it creates that professional, golden-brown finish.
- Let the tart cool slightly before serving to allow the almond cream to set and flavors to meld.
- Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra luxurious touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 35mg
