Easy Plum and Almond Puff Pastry Recipe

Do you love the temptation of warm, buttery puff pastry? If so, then this plum and almond puff pastry recipe is for you! It brings together all the incredible flavours of a sweet and tart plum with a crunchy almonds to create an enchanting flavour experience.

Quick Puff Pastry Dessert With Plums

The plum and almond puff pastry dessert is a delightful treat that beautifully marries the tartness of ripe plums with the nutty notes of almonds. Nestled within a buttery, flaky puff pastry, this dessert showcases a harmonious blend of textures and flavours.

The plums, halved and stoned, are baked to juicy perfection, their natural sweetness enhanced by a sprinkle of caster sugar. Ground almonds lend an interesting depth, while flaked almonds provide a crunch that balances the softness of the fruit. Whether it’s a casual family dinner or a special occasion, this dessert is sure to impress with its elegance and simplicity.

Why You’ll Love This Plum and Almond Puff Pastry:

• Easy to Make: Despite its gourmet appeal, this recipe uses simple ingredients and follows easy steps, making it perfect even for beginners in the kitchen.
• Versatile: This dessert can be served warm or cold, making it suitable for any season or time of day.
• Rich in Flavor: The combination of tart plums and nutty almonds creates a rich, complex flavor profile that will delight your taste buds.
• Texture Play: The flaky puff pastry, soft baked plums, and crunchy almonds offer a delightful mix of textures in every bite.
• Customizable: Feel free to experiment with different types of plums or add spices like cinnamon or star anise for a personalized twist.

Ingredients

• 320 g Ready made puff pastry sheet
• 4 tbsp Ground Almonds
• 800 g Plums (halved and stoned)
• 3 tbsp Caster Sugar
• 25 g Flaked Almonds

How to make plum and almond puff pastry

STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 220℃/200℃fan/Gas7. Take the puff pastry out of the fridge and leave out for 15 minutes.

STEP 2: Line a baking tray with baking paper. Unravel the puff pastry and place on the baking paper.

STEP 3: Sprinkle over the ground almonds and scatter the plums into an even layer. Sprinkle with flaked almonds, then the sugar.

STEP 4: Bake for 20 minutes until the pastry is golden. Allow to stand for 10 minutes to cool and sprinkle a little more sugar on top. Cut into pieces and serve.

Storage

These are best eaten on the day you have made them but you can keep in the fridge for an extra day covered in foil or an airtight container.