A melt-in-the-mouth dessert that can be prepared ahead
Prep:35 mins – 45 mins
Cuts into 12 slices
500g ready-made shortcrust pastryzest and juice of 2 unwaxed lemons4 tbsp double cream100g pack ground almonds5 eggs100g butter, melted 8 tbsp limoncello liqueur6 plums, stoned and cut into wedges200g golden caster sugar
STEP 1Roll 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.STEP 2Heat 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.STEP 3Put 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.STEP 4Put 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.
