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Tart with almond custard, chantilly cream, and plums

17/11/2023

Here is a delicious recipe for a tart with almond custard, chantilly cream, and plums. Will you need any specific ingredients in addition to those listed? If not, I’ll proceed with the standard necessary ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 1 shortcrust pastry disc (you can make it yourself or buy it ready-made)
  • Almond custard:
    • 500 ml of whole milk
    • 4 egg yolks
    • 100 g of sugar
    • 40 g of almond flour
    • 40 g of corn starch (cornflour)
    • 1 vanilla pod
  • Chantilly cream:
    • 250 ml of fresh cream
    • 25 g of powdered sugar
  • 400 g of plums
  • Sliced or chopped almonds for garnish

Preparation

  1. Start with the shortcrust pastry. Roll out the shortcrust pastry disc into a previously buttered and floured pie dish. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake blind at 180 °C for about 15 minutes or until golden. Let it cool.

  2. For the custard, warm the milk with the vanilla pod split lengthwise. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until you have a frothy mixture. Add the corn starch and almond flour, mix until you obtain a smooth and lump-free mixture.

  3. Remove the vanilla pod from the hot milk and slowly pour the milk over the yolks, stirring continuously to prevent the eggs from cooking. Transfer everything back into the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring until the cream thickens.

  4. Transfer the custard to a bowl, cover with cling film touching the surface, and let it cool completely.

  5. For the chantilly, whip the very cold cream with the powdered sugar until you achieve a firm but soft consistency.

  6. Once the custard is cold, you can gently fold in the chantilly, incorporating it with movements from the bottom up to maintain the airy structure.

  7. Pour the almond cream onto the shortcrust pastry base and level the surface.

  8. Wash the plums, remove the pits and slice them. Arrange them decoratively on the cream.

  9. Finally, sprinkle with sliced or chopped almonds to add crunchiness and decorate as you like.

Curiosity

The tart with almond cream and chantilly cream is a rich and sophisticated dessert. Almonds not only add flavor but are also an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. Traditionally, the tart is a much-loved homemade dessert in Italy, and this variant with cream and fruit is a more festive and rich version, perfect for special occasions.

Tart with almond custard, chantilly cream, and plums