Plum & Cherry Frangipane Tart

Indulge in the delightful combination of juicy plums, sweet cherries, and almond frangipane nestled in a crisp puff pastry shell. This Plum & Cherry Frangipane Tart is an elegant dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet of pre-made puff pastry
• 2/3 cup almond meal
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup plums, sliced
• 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
• 2 tablespoons apricot preserves
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

Before you start cooking, heat the oven to 375F 190C

Put the puff pastry on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper and roll it out

Put almond meal, sugar, softened butter, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a bowl and mix them all together until they are well mixed

Spread the almond mixture out evenly on top of the puff pastry, leaving a little space around the edges

Put cherry halves and slices of plum on top of the almond mixture

Put it in an oven that has already been heated up and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the fruit is soft

Warm the apricot preserves in a small saucepan until they melt while the tart is still warm

Pour the melted jam over the fruit to cover it

Let the tart cool down a bit before you serve it

Add powdered sugar to the top

You can serve it hot or cold