Mirabelle Plum Tartlets with Quinoa-Oat Crumble Recipe

Ingredients for Tartlets:

• 250g butter
• 125g granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 350g all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 10-12 Mirabelle plums, pitted and halved

Ingredients for Crumble:

• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 tsp salt

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Begin by making the tartlet dough. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Add the flour and salt, and mix until combined.
3. Form the dough into a ball, and wrap it in a plastic wrap. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
4. Take out the dough and lightly flour your work surface. Roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut the dough into circles that will fit into the tartlet pans, using a cookie cutter or a drinking glass.
5. Line the tartlet pans with the dough, pressing the dough into the bottom and sides of each pan. Leave a little excess dough over the top edges of the pans, so that the filling can be placed over the dough.
6. Place two halves of Mirabelle plums into each tartlet pan.
7. Next, make the crumble. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, flour, oats, brown sugar, butter, and salt. Use your fingers to mix the ingredients together until a crumbly, sandy texture is formed.
8. Sprinkle the crumble over the top of the Mirabelle plums in each tartlet pan.
9. Bake the tartlets in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the tartlet crusts are golden and the fruit is bubbly. Allow the tartlets to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing them, and let them cool completely on a wire rack.

Serving:

Serve the Mirabelle plum tartlets with quinoa-oat crumble warm or at room temperature, with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream on top. This recipe makes about 10-12 tartlets. Enjoy!

Verdict:

The combination of juicy and sweet Mirabelle plums paired with the nutty quinoa-oat crumble is a match made in heaven. The tartlet crust is buttery and flaky, making this dessert an absolute winner.