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plum frangipane flower tart

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i have been wanting to make a flower tart for a while, i decided to use plums as they roll up well.

 recipe
for the pastry
100g plain flour
50g butter
50g caster sugar
2 large egg yokes
 
for the frangipane
50g butter
50g caster sugar
1 large egg beaten
65g ground almonds
a few drops of almond extract
 
first make the sweet pastry (pate sucree) measure the flour into a bowl and rub in the butter until it resembles bread crumbs, then stir in the sugar and add the egg yokes and knead gently into a smooth dough, wrap in cling film and put in the fridge while you make the frangipane.
 
to make the frangipane cream together the butter and sugar, till fluffy then add the ground almonds and then whisk in the egg and almond extract.
 
take the pastry out of the fridge and, grease 3 small tart dishes, then roll out the pastry and place it into the tins and cut of the excess, spoon in the frangipane and level it.
preheat the oven at 190c
to make the plum flowers you will need a mandolin slicer
slice the plums thinly then start by rolling the centre piece up
 add some more pieces around it
 add the larger pieces
 press it into the frangipane and add more pieces of plum around it.
 bake for 15 20 minutes until the pastry is golden.

 
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  8. These are GORGEOUS and they look delicious too. I really love this post and you're blog. You always come up with some fantastic ideas, with great photos as well.

    XOXO

    Kristy O @3Peppers Recipes

  18. These are so beautiful! I have been meaning to try something like this for an apple tart- you may have just pushed me to get to it.

  19. These are so beautiful! I have been meaning to try this with an apple tart- you may have just pushed me to finally get to it. Just stumbled upon your blog and I must say its very tempting. 🙂

  20. These are so beautiful! I have been meaning to try something like this for an apple tart- you may have just pushed me to get to it.

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