The filling in this tart is incredible. I mean, I have made it before, but I don’t I appreciated just how magnificent a frangipane filling is. And no, I do not mean my favourite flower (that has an ‘i’ not an ‘e’ at the end). The tart pastry is sweet and crumbles slightly when you cut it. It gives a bit of textural contrast against the melt-in-mouth almond filling, which is not gooey, but very soft after baking.
Almost imagine sweet shortbread with an under baked sponge cake on top. Gosh, it is hard to explain. Then in comes the slight tartness of the plums, whose juices are already running a little throughout the tart as well as from the icing sugar, and then the flavours explode in your mouth. Gorgeous 🙂
I know I haven’t posted in a week. Wow, so much for my post twice a week policy… but I just haven’t been feeling ‘into it’. Contrary to popular belief, I wasn’t overdoing it by seeing friends everyday, or too busy because I had taken on an incredible summer project.
No, nope, nada. I was just a little on the lazy side, and maybe as a result, just not feeling inspired. I had a few ideas, a few topics I was passionately ready to talk about, actually write about I suppose, but they came at the wrong time.
Like… when I was about to fall asleep. Or when I was at my internship. Or when I was soaking in a bathtub. Or when I was clipping my toenails (TMI, am I right? Aah well… you love me anyway 😀 )
Hmm. So basically all the times when I had absolutely no access to a notepad or a computer or free time, the ideas popped into my head. Popped is a mild word. They were so right in front of me, I could almost make them tangible.
But as if I am going to hop out of bed and start typing away furiously at my laptop when it’s the middle of the night (that’s right, 10pm!!!). I’m civilised enough to not let my animalistic tendencies to run away with me, and get some sleep.
Yes I know I am on holidays. Yes I know I was born at the age of eighty and have my own Benjamin Button complex going on here. But you know what? Deal.
I mean, I have been watching Downton Abbey and all things related to Downton Abbey and I just know that I have been born into the wrong era. What psyches up kids of today, does psyche me to some extent occasionally, but rarely am I passionate about tumblr-ing for hours on end.
But you know what? That’s a story for another time. See? No spark. Another idea but no spark, probably because I haven’t thought of it while doing an extraordinarily mundane task I can’t get away from 😛
I think, to be honest, it is all a big plot. Concocted by my brain as a form of revenge to get back at me for all the times I have irritated it with excessive studying (jokes, that is SO rare, it may as well be during the blue friggin’ moon). More likely irritated it with girlish fantasies of how beautiful my child would be if Michael Fassbender was the father 😛
You know, when I think about it, really dig deep, I think I do tend to exasperate my brain a lot. I daydream up to 2 hours most days, if not more. You may think me a stoner, but I literally sit and stare out my window. It’s not like I’m Rapunzel or something, I can totally leave the house if I want to. Right parents? 😛
I think about how I would rule the world (which I will one day, just you wait… once I can get up from my beanbag…) or how I would spend a billion (since a million doesn’t do much with today’s inflation) bucks. You know, the classic fantasies of any student with things to avoid doing.
But I also imagine quirky things. Weird things like what would happen if they discovered my nails were a new element that had electrical properties, or if I rubbed my hands hard enough, would a fire erupt from my palms.
Hmm. Friction you are a curious thing.
I imagine what would it be like if my closet came to life and started dressing me itself. Would it be all sassy and say things like ‘That top with that skirt? Gurrrrrl. What are you even on?’ and point it’s hanger at my flaws in the way only a bestie can?
Ugh. I really am setting myself up for failure and plotting against myself. Writing it down just sounds so silly! No wonder my brain comes up with passionate, inspiring ideas when I’m busy. I spend all my free time obviously going over the various alternate universes I would like to enter!
Wow. Freaking revelation right here guys.
Am I going to stop?
I should. I would if I could.
But I can’t.
So no.
I’ll just have to hope my brain is merciful sometimes and springs a brilliant idea on me as I type away into my dashboard.
Maybe a great idea will next come to me while I am devouring this tart? But again, as if I would leave it’s awesome flavour. Please.
This tart literally has summer written all over it! I used plums (red plums, remember, the other ones just have no pizazz) but you could use nectarines or peaches or just a mix of stone fruit in general. Or even in winter, use apple slices, or pear, or strawberries or… well you get my drift 😉
It is a pretty darn flexible tart! With a taste to rival a lot of desserts I have made in the past.
Enjoy mes cheris 😀
P.S. Sorry for the crappy photos at times – the lighting was fluctuating a lot and I only like natural lighting in my photos!
Summer Plum Frangipane Tart
Barely adapted from: Exclusively Food
Ingredients:
Pastry
- 160g plain flour
- 40g self raising flour (SRF)
- 50g icing sugar/mixture
- 100g cold butter, cubed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
Filling
- 120g butter, softened
- 100g icing sugar/mixture, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 10g plain flour
- 180g almond meal
- 3-4 large, firm plums, washed
Method:
- Place flours and icing sugar from the pastry ingredients into the processor and process for 20 seconds, or till mixed together. Add in the cold butter and process only very tiny lumps of butter remain.
- Add the egg yolk and essence into the mixture and process for 30-40 seconds or till the mixture starts to clump together into a large mass.
- Take the clumpy dough out of the processor and use your hands to press it into a smooth pastry disk and wrap it in cling wrap. (Don’t knead it at all) Refrigerate for one hour.
- After an hour (especially in winter), take out the pastry from the fridge and let soften a little while you make the filling.
- For the filling, use a handheld beater to beat the butter and sugar together till light and creamy. Add in the vanilla essence and the eggs, beating after each one, till the mixture is fully combined. It may look a little bit curdled. Keep scraping down the bowl between adding ingredients as well.
- Sift in the flour, add in the almond meal and beat on very low speed carefully till just combined.
- Preheat the oven to 160 degrees C (fan forced) or 180 degrees C regular, and roll out the unwrapped pastry between two large sheets of baking paper. I used my 20cm tart tin to make circles on the paper, so I knew how large to roll out the pastry. The thickness for me was around 5mm, give or take.
- Remove the top piece of baking paper, and use the bottom piece to flip the the pastry directly on top of the tart tin. Gently press down using the palm of your hand, flattening the pastry to the bottom of the tin and to the sides. Peel off the baking paper carefully to avoid ripping the pastry underneath (much harder in summer).
- Trim off the overhanging pieces of pastry and use to join up the tart anywhere it may be ripped or uneven. You shouldn’t need a lot if the tart is the right thickness.
- Spoon in the frangipane filling and evenly spread it all over the tart tin. Cut thin wedge pieces from the plums and push slightly into the almond mixture in any design desired.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, turning the tin halfway through baking for even browning, till the tart is golden brown.
- Let cool on the wire rack for an hour, before removing the tart from the tart tin to cool completely.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream, icing sugar dusted on top and extra plums because why not?
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That turned out so pretty. I was sure there must be some difficult and elaborate way of doing a top crust. Great dessert!
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Oh my goodness, simply gorgeous! I love the delicious center, YUM!!! Hugs, Terra
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Stunning! Love that you have almond meal in the filling.
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I love the look of the plums in the tart – it makes a beautiful pattern!
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What a stunning creation! Love this!!!
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Ooh, this looks marvelous! I love, love stone fruit in tarts—and with frangipane??? So good!!
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That’s a really beautiful tart, Uri and I’m a huge fan of frangipane tarts. It looks stunning. I think we all ebb and flow with our blogging especially when we have a lot on our plates xx
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Very delicious Love to try when get Plum
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Ah yes, inspiration can be such a fickle thing. It never shows up when you need it, and often appears at random, when you least expect it. Glad you were finally able to put it to good use, as your tart is the picture of perfection! What a luscious, positively -inspired- treat. 😉
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The plums sound so good with the almond filling! What a great summer treat. I’d love a slice of this to enjoy while watching Downton!
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Oh of course, I didn’t see the Print Recipe button…NOW, I’m printing it the right way 🙂 Thanks! The step-by-step is a great help though.
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Haha glad it came out ok 😀
No worries, hope it works as well for you as it did me – you will love it!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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I’m printing your recipe out as I am typing! Do you have a one-click printable version? LOL! I am definitely trying my hands on this delightful tart / cake. Frangipane is my fave. Oh, did I mention that Frangipane is my fave?? LOL!
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I have such a soft spot for frangipane. This looks amazing!
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Very fluffy and fruity tart Uru! Love it!
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From the looks of it, Uru, you’ve gotten some really good advice and comments here on your whirl wind of blogging/living/youth and enjoying life dilemma. The only thing I would reiterate is, note pad by the side of the bed!!! It really saves a lot of tossing and turning and the should I get up question, no I don’t want to but if I don’t I’ll never get any sleep question, Whew!
As for that tart, well, I think that frangipane filling is gloriously delicious in itself. It just makes that tart look all dressed up and plum ready to kick up some dust! Oh the yums!!! Thanks for sharing, Uru…
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What a gorgeous pie Uru…I love everything that uses frangipane…the combination of plums and the creamy frangipane just sound unbelievable delicious!
Hope you are enjoying your week 🙂
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Dear CCU,
That looks like a glorious summer tart and I love those red plums. Just as well they are in season at the moment.
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Ah, I can’t wait til stone fruits come back into season here. This looks amazing, Uru!
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Hi Uru, what an elegant looking tart, this is my kind of dessert. Also time off is good for the soul, enjoy!
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Haha….I felt like I was inside your head while reading that post. It’s a fascinating and slightly alarming place 🙂
The tart however looks gorgeous!
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How I agree with you, inspiration just comes at the wrong time all the time!
Mum used to tell me to put a notepad next to my bed, but yeah … haha no light, so it would mean i still need to get out of bed right?
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Oh friend, I think we’ve all been there!
Gorgeous tart though. The description makes me want to jump through the screen!
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There is nothing wrong with dreaming. Pondering over the world around us just makes us smarter. That’s how gorgeous delicious treats come to being, such as your tart, so it’s worth it. 🙂
Thanks for sharing, looks incredible Uru!
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Hahaaa, Uru I laughed so much with your post. I can relate to pretty much everything you’ve said.
Anyway, this tart looks so amazing and elegant and yummmmy. I love plums in desserts. 😀
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Oh my goodness, this looks so good! And I totally can see the eye in that fruit :p
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Oh beautiful frangipane Uru! I love that sweet almond flavor so much! And those plums added such a beautiful color! : )
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There is nothing wrong with doing nothing and choosing to spend time with friends. Unless your blog is your job, I think it’s ok to be lax every now and then. At least that’s what I tell myself 🙂
Btw, Michael Fassbender has a huge mouth with big teeth…genes…just remember. He’s still gorgeous but those teeth…
Beautiful tart..I love frangipane, it’s one of my favourite fillings.
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HAHA oh god, I was in tears over this comment! His teeth, now that I think about it haha are quite big! So are mine though so our kids would still be hella good looking 😉
Thank you my friend!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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Uru, you are so young which means spending quality tie with your young friends is more important that spending time with your computer. 🙂 This tart looks scrumptious!!! Your pictures do show how wonderful the filling it. I feel it melting in my mouth already.
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Sometimes, you don’t feel like posting. I get it. Which is why I had to put myself on an early schedule which helped me out. Loving this tart though girl
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I guess it is whatever works 😀
I think I am going to start blogging about some of my other interests as well haha
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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This looks as delicious as it does beautiful!
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Plums and frangipane are so good together, I’ve made something similar before, so good!
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Looks great, Uru! Agree, this one seems to be one of the best you’ve ever posted 😉
Julie & Alesah
Gourmet Getaways xx
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Plum pie?! This is insane yet heavenly looks delicious 😀
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This is beautiful! Wow and you did such a great job on it I was almost drooling looking at this. I will definitely try making it.
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you crack me up, uru 😀 And the tart looks amazing. Keep on with the dreaming!
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OMG! What gorgeous dessert! Your photos are lovely not crappy!
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I say embrace the moments you don’t feel like blogging! This tart looks deeeelicious.
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Hi Uru,
What a gorgeous looking tart! I don’t think your parents will allow you to move out if you are always baking delicious food for them :p
Zoe
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That looks amazing. I wish I could be your taste tester…you know just to help you out a little.
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this is beautiful! i love plums, but i usually eat them before they have a chance to be baked into anything. fantastic cake!
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We feel that all from time to time! You should blog when You WANt To! xx
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Well done you! What a fine tart,..real art too! I love frangipane & that yummy filling too!
The tart looks fabulous, darling! xxx
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This is such a gorgeous tart! Both plums and frangipane are my favourite. Taking a break once in a while is just so necessary.You come back recharged with more delicious treats like this one:-)
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I have weeks where I barely post cuz I’m just not feeling it either (that was me last week). Glad you’re back and lovely tart!
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That’s just beautiful. What a lot of effort you went into. Now about this blogging. I agree with Tandy, you should blog because you can’t not blog and if that’s not how you feel, you need a break. You’re really young and should be exploring all the things you have passion for. Your love of baking won’t go anywhere. 🙂
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I want it, I want it in my belly! Plums always make me smile, they remind me of fruit play fights in my front yard with the little bro. Squishy and sticky, but oh so fun. Great recipe my friend, looks gorgeous too. Love the detail. Hope you had a great weekend lady. xo
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Wow! This tart looks amazing!
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PLUMS used to be my absolute FAVORITE FRUIT EVER!!! Sadly, no more fruit for GiGi 😦 But eat up for me lady! EATTTT UPPP!
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I love plums and never can find a good recipe for them. Thanks Uru!
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wow, my eyes lit up when I saw this recipe (well, pictures first 🙂 )! I will make this very soon!!! Thanks!
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Hope you enjoy it when you do 😀 Thank you!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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This looks fantastic and looks like something I would really love! PS – I also love the LOTR reference.
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Some days you’re feeling it, some days you’re not.. If this is what you come up when you’re feeling slightly out of sorts, I can’t wait until you’re at your peak. Watch out for those electric nails girl!
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Michael Fassbender would totally make pretty babies. That’s just science. Also my brain thinks up crazy things, like how awesome an elephant would be as a pet (I’d never have to worry about traffic or parking. He could just chill outside the window while I was working. Downside, figuring out how to feed and house him).
This tart is beyond gorgeous. It’s so perfectly summery, my freezing feet are jealous. 😛
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Absolute gorgeousness. WOW. Xxx kiss from MN.
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Scrumptious plum tart…I’m drooling here dear:) Can I have a slice?
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This is one of my favourites bakes by far, Uru! You did an amazingly great job here! xoxo
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Anything with frangipane is a winner in my dictionary! Your plum tart looks fantastic, Uru.
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Blogging must always be fun, not a chore.
I want to come and live with you so I can eat something divine every day.
Have a happy week ahead CCU.
🙂 Mandy xo
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I like the tart. Its very appealing and soothing to see. I too sometimes am lazy to blog and write because working continuously on the laptop is tiring for my shoulders and eyes.
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I was drooling just by reading your description of this tart 😀
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I make my pastry in a food processor too! Once I started, I never went back. I gave up on Downton Abbey after it felt like it was going in circles, but then I picked up Mr Selfridge. Have you seen that?
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Mr Selfridge? Hmm no but I will be looking into it now 😀
Anything english please!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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Lol, who needs a brilliant idea when your thought patterns are so incredibly entertaining? Yes, Michael Fassbender is super good looking and your kids would be gorgeous! I watched the first five episodes and couldn’t get into Downtown Abbey. What’s wrong with me?! You deserve to take a break, relax, chill and not feel like you HAVE to do anything. Blogging should be fun, not a chore, right? And Uru, this tart! It’s absolutely splendid! The pastry looks perfect and that filling – yum! Wonderful job, my friend.
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Gorgeous dessert, i bet it was super delicious!
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You crack me up Uru! You are not alone in the day dream dept! Love the tart. You now need to open a bake shop.
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Must wait for summer plums! It will be a while here.
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Another gorgeous sweet from sweet CCU! I had thought you added a top crust and had to carefully cut slots for the fruits, but then I see that the top is the filling and all you had to do was sit back at that point and drool in anticipation.
Have you consider, CCU, keeping a small recorder at your bedside, one small enough to place on the windowsill next to you, or carry wherever you go? Then, when inspiration strikes, you can talk away, even at night when the lights are out and you sit straight up in bed when that great idea hits you.
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That’s a good idea, I usually keep a notepad now or my phone 🙂
But sometimes if I am not writing it in the moment, it doesn’t work haha but that’s ok!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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Gorgeous tart! I love the plums and frangipane filling too. 🙂
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What a lovely tart. Don’t worry about not posting too frequently, it’s not supposed to be a chore, it’s supposed to be fun.
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I agree and I am telling myself that 😀
Thank you!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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Mmmm, I can just about imagine how great that tart must taste. I love almond/frangipane fillings — such a wonderful flavor that’s pretty subtle but present and complementing fruit so well. Like you, I’m sure I was born in the wrong century. 🙂
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Such a gorgeous dessert. I can’t wait to try it out. I only take picture with natural lights too and I know how frustrating it could be when the weather gets weird. 🙂 But your pictures turned out great!
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Being lazy is good! I recommend it. And I certainly practice what I preach. 🙂 Lovely tart — really pretty, and I’ll bet full of flavor. Thanks.
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Your frangipani tart looks amazing, a delicious treat with a fab pastry. GG
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One thing I do not make from scratch enough is pie! This looks scrumptious! ❤ – http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
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A gorgeous dessert! I do love frangipane!
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This tart looks wonderful – it makes me look forward to summer 🙂
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This plum tart could not be more gorgeous if you tried. If you were not inspired to post more… this tart should inspire you how darn good you are in the kitchen! I have not watched Downton Abbey yet… I’m waiting until it comes onto Netflix and totally binge watching it. I hope they get it soon. 🙂
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Haha the baking doesn’t need inspiration I always enjoy that 😀
But the writing, occasionally! I think once or twice a week works well for me though 🙂
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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That looks and I bet, tastes, divine! I shall try that in our summer! 🙂
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Hehe you are just too hilarious, girl–I’ve been meaning to write about lots of “passionate” stuff as well, and then it’s like…whoops. Uh, my computer mousepad totally stopped working. GUESS I CAN’T WRITE. Which is completely unrelated to anything at all, but I completely get you on this one. Good thing for still having motivation to EAT at least, yeah?? This tart–giiiirl, amazing!
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What a gorgeous frangipane tart, Uru. Plums are a great fruit to use and the filling puffing up around them makes a very elegant dessert.
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Gorgeous tart Uru! I saw you post this on IG and was impressed. Haha I love that you have thought of what your Fassbender baby would look like too 😛
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That looks awesome! Well done!
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Love your ramblings & musings as always Uru. Especially love a Downton Marathon & this beautiful tart too! Have a wonderful
Week & happy baking!
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Trust me, it doesn’t get better than downton + a tart 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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You should blog because you want to and not because you feel you have to!
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G’day What a beautiful tart Choc Chip Uru! Great photographs and can almost smell it from here!
Craving a slice now too! Cheers! Joanne
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