JEWELED PLUM TARTLETS

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I developed these as a way to enjoy the seasonal plums in Michigan, shares Nicole Filizetti of Jacksonville, Florida. The red plums shine like jewels in creamy custard when they emerge from the oven.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, divided
4 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2 medium plums, sliced
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon 2% milk
4 teaspoons brown sugar, divided
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of two 4-in. fluted tart pans with removable bottoms. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes or until set., Arrange plum slices in crusts. In another bowl, combine the egg yolk, milk, 2 teaspoons brown sugar and remaining flour. Spoon over plums; sprinkle with remaining brown sugar. , Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 163mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.