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Indulge in a slice of history with the Mirabelle plum tart, a delightful pastry that hails from the Lorraine region of France, where the sun kisses the plums into a sweet, juicy bliss. The Mirabelle plum, a golden treasure known for its unique sweetness, has been celebrated since the Middle Ages, and legend has it that they were even favored by royalty! This tart combines a buttery, flaky crust with a rich almond filling, all topped by vibrant, pitted Mirabelle plums that practically dance with joy in the oven. So, whether you're hosting a tea party or simply treating yourself after a long day, this tart is bound to bring a little French flair to your table—plus, it’s an excellent excuse to whip out that fancy cake stand you've been saving for a special occasion!
Ingredients
- 250 g Flour t55
- 125 g Salted butter
- 75 g Granulated sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 500 g Mirabelle plum
- 1 Tablespoon(s) Icing sugar
Steps
Sweet Pastry Dough
- Add 250 g of flour t55, 125 g of salted butter, 75 g of granulated sugar, 1 egg, 1 pinch(es) of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl on a workplan.
- Form a ball and flatten it slightly.
- Transfer the content of the workplan in a cling film warp in cling wrap.
- Setaside the dough in a fridge during 30min.
Mirabelle Plums
- Wash, cut in two, pit, and add 500 g of mirabelle plum on a cutting board.
- Setaside the preparation content on the cutting board.
Tart Assembly & Baking
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to fit a tart pan.
- Transfer the content of the workplan in the form a baking tray.
- Trim the edges and prick the base with a fork.
- Place the content of the preparation content on the baking tray.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 30min.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 40min.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon(s) of icing sugar on the preparation content.
- Serve Immediately.



