Streusel Mirabelle Plum Tart Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup almond flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 2 pounds Mirabelle plums, halved and pitted
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, butter, granulated sugar, almond flour, salt and egg until the mixture is crumbly.
3. Press the mixture into a rectangular tart pan with a removable bottom. Cover the crust with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge until ready to use.
4. Spread the plum halves on the crust and press them lightly.
5. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, flour, and butter until the mixture is crumbly.
6. Sprinkle the topping mixture on the plums. Place the tart in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the plums are soft.
7. Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool completely before slicing and serving.

Serving suggestions

This Streusel Mirabelle Plum Tart can be served as a dessert or as a sweet treat with a cup of tea or coffee.

Verdict

This tart is a perfect combination of sweet and tangy. The crumbly crust and streusel topping complement the soft and juicy plums, creating an irresistible taste and texture. It is an ideal dessert for summer and fall, when Mirabelle plums are in peak season.