Plum & cherry gâteau basque

Plum & cherry gâteau basque

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This sumptuously nutty, creamy plum and cherry gateau basque is full of tangy stone fruit and makes a delicious indulgent afternoon treat.

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Ingredients

  • Nut pastry
  • 400 gram flour
  • 150 gram unsalted butter, softened
  • 150 gram caster sugar
  • 1 egg and 1 egg yolk – plus 1 beaten egg, for glazing pastry
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • Almond crème pâtissière filling
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 200 gram caster sugar
  • 60 gram ground almonds
  • 60 gram flour
  • 1 litre litre full-fat milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
  • To assemble
  • 3 tablespoon good blackberry jam
  • 1 cup cherries, stoned
  • 10 ripe black doris plums, stoned (or use tinned plums)

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