Description
Whipping up plum and almond puff pastry feels like sharing a delightful secret from my kitchen. Buttery pastry and sweet plums create a simple dessert that makes afternoon tea feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
- 3 ripe plums
Filling Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- Optional: powdered sugar or honey
Instructions
- Combine 3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, ¼ cup almond flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract in a small bowl until your mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy.
- Dust your work surface lightly with flour and gently roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet, creating a slightly larger rectangle.
- Transfer the pastry onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring it lies flat and smooth.
- Spread your prepared almond mixture evenly across the pastry, carefully leaving a ½-inch clean border around all edges.
- Arrange the 3 thinly sliced plums in elegant, overlapping rows directly on top of the almond filling.
- Whisk 1 egg thoroughly and delicately brush the exposed pastry border, which will create a gorgeous golden crust during baking.
- Position the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 400°F and bake precisely 20-25 minutes until your pastry rises beautifully and turns a rich golden color.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pastry to cool slightly for 5-7 minutes.
- Optional: Dust your finished pastry with powdered sugar or drizzle honey across the top for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Always use cold butter when mixing the almond filling for the smoothest texture and best consistency.
- Slice plums thinly and evenly to ensure uniform cooking and an attractive presentation across the pastry.
- Parchment paper prevents sticking and helps create a crisp, golden bottom on your pastry.
- When brushing egg wash, use a light hand to avoid weighing down the delicate puff pastry edges and ensure a beautiful golden shine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Pastries
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg