Quetschentaart (Plum Tart)

Quetschentaart is a traditional Luxembourgish dessert made with fresh plums on a buttery pastry.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 lbs plums, pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Combine flour, butter, and sugar in a bowl, mixing until crumbly. Add the egg and form a dough.
  3. Roll out the dough and press into a tart pan. Arrange the plums on top.
  4. Mix the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the plums.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust is golden and the plums are tender.