Limoncello plum tart

Limoncello plum tart

A melt-in-the-mouth dessert that can be prepared ahead

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Cuts into 12 slices

Preperation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 35 45 mins

Cook time

Cook 30 mins

Plus chilling & cooling time

Method

  1. Roll out the pastry and use to line a loose-bottomed tart tin, 25cm diameter and about 3.5-4cm deep. Chill for at least half an hour.
  2. Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Line the pastry with greaseproof paper, fill with baking beans and bake blind for 15 mins. Remove beans and paper.
  3. Put the lemon zest and juice, cream, almonds, sugar, eggs and melted butter in a large bowl and whisk until smooth then stir in the limoncello.
  4. Put the plums in the pastry case then pour the custard mixture over. Bake for about 20-30 mins until the custard is just set. Allow to cool then dredge with icing sugar before serving.

Per serving

924 kcalories, protein 14g, carbohydrate 83g, fat 57 g, saturated fat 25g, fibre 4g, salt 0.86 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, November 2004.

Latest comments and suggestions

  • 27 November 2007

    Lotties rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    The limoncello really makes this special and it made some pretty ordinary plums taste great.

    Flag as inappropriate

    Please let us know your name and the reason you find the above comment inappropriate.

  • 09 February 2008

    glorious rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Have made this several times going to make it for desert for dinner party to night. It is really nice

    Flag as inappropriate

    Please let us know your name and the reason you find the above comment inappropriate.

  • 06 August 2008

    siai rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I didn't have golden caster suger, just plain caster suger which I used. It turned out a little too sweet for my liking and it probably could have done with a few more minutes in the oven as it was a little runny. I actually had a bit of the custard mix left over and wonder whether it was because I used large lemons which could have also affected the consistency of the custard? I should fare better on the second attempt.

    Flag as inappropriate

    Please let us know your name and the reason you find the above comment inappropriate.

  • 20 November 2008

    Elina rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I made this for desert for my Italian dinner party and everybody loved it. It is sweet, tasty and easy to make. Perfect with strong Italian cafe.

    Flag as inappropriate

    Please let us know your name and the reason you find the above comment inappropriate.

Leave a comment or suggestion

You must sign in or register to leave a comment.

Sign in / Register

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Cuts into 12 slices

Preperation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 35 45 mins

Cook time

Cook 30 mins

Plus chilling & cooling time

Ingredients

  • 500g ready-made shortcrust pastry
  • zest and juice of 2 unwaxed lemons
  • 4 tbsp double cream
  • 100g pack ground almonds
  • 5 eggs
  • 100g butter , melted
  • 8 tbsp limoncello liqueur
  • 6 plums , stoned and cut into wedges
  • 200g golden caster sugar
Send to a friend Print this recipe Add to your binder

Per serving

924 kcalories, protein 14g, carbohydrate 83g, fat 57 g, saturated fat 25g, fibre 4g, salt 0.86 g

Your binder

Here are three other great reasons why to sign up:

  • You get an online binder, where you can store all your favourite recipes and create menus.

Subscribe to Good Food

Good Food Magazine

Subscribe to Good Food and enjoy inspired recipes delivered to your door every month. Order today and receive your first 3 issues for just £3. Order today!

Shows

BBC Good Food shows

Dreaming of sunshine? Start planning your trip to the Summer Good Food Show now.

Foodie TV

Food on TV

TV listings on
Radio Times

Saturday Kitchen, BBC1, Saturdays at 10am.

MasterChef, BBC 2, weeknights at 8.30pm (Fridays 8pm).

Shopping

Shopping

Buy one Le Creuset casserole and get one free! Only £105 with free p&p.

For more great buys visit Lifestyles direct.