Print

Ina Garten Italian Plum Tart

Ina Garten Italian Plum Tart
Print Recipe
Print Recipe

This tart features a buttery shortbread-like crust, topped with halved Italian plums arranged in a spiral or rustic pattern. A light sprinkle of sugar and cinnamon enhances the fruit’s natural flavor as it bakes. It’s a straightforward, no-fuss dessert with vibrant color and warm flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

For the crust:

  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and diced

  • 1 large egg yolk

  • 1–2 tablespoons ice water

For the filling:

  • 8–10 Italian plums, halved and pitted

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, diced (for dotting)

  • Optional: 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar for extra crunch

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Tart Shell

In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Pulse to blend. Add diced cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of ice water. Pulse just until the dough begins to clump. Add the second tablespoon of water only if needed. Turn the dough out and form into a disk. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Preheat and Prepare Pan

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into an 11-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Press dough evenly into the bottom and sides. Trim excess.

Prick the bottom lightly with a fork. Place tart pan on a baking sheet.

Step 3: Arrange the Plums

In a bowl, toss halved plums with sugar, cinnamon, and flour until lightly coated. Arrange plums cut-side up in concentric circles over the crust. Dot with small cubes of butter.

Step 4: Bake Until Golden

Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the plums are tender and bubbling. If using turbinado sugar, sprinkle over the top during the last 10 minutes of baking.

Cool on a rack for 15–20 minutes before removing the tart ring.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or crème fraîche.

Find it online: https://inagartencooks.com/ina-garten-italian-plum-tart/