Description
Flaky, buttery puff pastry topped with creamy cheese and juicy caramelized plums — this Plum & Cheese Puff Pastry Tart is a standout treat for any meal. Whether you’re after quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner inspiration, or healthy snack options, this versatile tart brings sweet and savory together beautifully. Perfect for brunches, parties, or an elegant dessert, it’s an easy recipe that transforms seasonal fruit into a showstopper. Light, flavorful, and satisfying — it’s one of those food ideas that checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
4 to 5 ripe plums, thinly sliced
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup cream cheese
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
2 tablespoons apricot jam or fruit glaze
Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Pinch cinnamon (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out puff pastry and cut into squares or rectangles. Score a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla, and honey until smooth. Chill briefly.
3. Spoon the cheese mixture inside the scored area. Top with sliced plums in a fan or spiral design.
4. Mix egg and water, and brush the pastry edges with egg wash.
5. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until pastry is golden and plums are caramelized.
6. While warm, brush plums with apricot jam. Dust with cinnamon and garnish with mint leaves before serving.
Notes
Keep puff pastry cold until baking for maximum flakiness.
Don’t overload the filling to prevent sogginess.
Glaze while the tarts are still warm for a beautiful shine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: plum tart, cheese tart, puff pastry dessert, brunch tart, quick pastry recipe, fruit tart