Shortbread cakes with plum
12 servings
80 minutes
Sandwich pastries with plums are a delicate treat of Russian cuisine, where the juiciness of ripe plums combines with the crumbly texture of shortcrust pastry. Their history begins in traditional home recipes, where the combination of fruity tartness and sweet base became a beloved duet. Each serving offers an exquisite balance of flavors: the thin crispness of the pastry smoothly transitions into a juicy filling rich in fruity notes. Due to their simplicity and accessibility, these pastries have become an ideal option for cozy tea parties and festive treats. They can be served as a standalone dessert or complemented with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to enhance the contrast of flavors. The aroma of freshly baked dough and roasted plums fills the home with warmth and joy, making every tea time special.
1
Prepare all the ingredients. Pre-freeze the butter in the freezer. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
- Butter: 170 g
2
Put butter in the food processor, add 200 grams of sugar, 600 grams of flour, eggs, baking powder, and salt.
- Butter: 170 g
- Sugar: 250 g
- Wheat flour: 660 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Baking powder: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: pinch
3
Turn on the mixer and blend until crumbly. Store it in the fridge while the filling is being prepared.
4
Cut the plums in half and remove the pits.
5
Cut the plums into small cubes.
6
Mix the plums with sugar, lemon juice, and the remaining flour.
- Plums: 1 kg
- Sugar: 250 g
- Lemon juice: 45 ml
- Wheat flour: 660 g
7
Line the baking tray with parchment paper and spread half of the prepared crumbs on it.
- Wheat flour: 660 g
8
Place the plum filling on the crumbs.
9
Spread the remaining crumbs on top and bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
10
Let it cool completely and cut into portioned pastries.