TRY THIS PLUM PIE RECIPE – BUTTERY CRUST AND JUICY PLUMS IN A DESSERT THAT SMELLS LIKE CHILDHOOD

Plum pie is one of those comforting desserts that brings back memories of home and childhood.

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It’s simple to make, and the combination of a buttery, crumbly crust with sweet, juicy plums creates a flavor that wins you over with the first bite. It’s best served warm, dusted with powdered sugar or accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

For the dough:

200–220 g wheat flour

½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

2 eggs (room temperature)

200 g fresh cheese (room temperature)

200 g softened butter

For the filling:

1 kg plums (or other seasonal fruit)

2 tbsp cornstarch

5–6 tbsp sugar (brown sugar works too)

Additional:

1 egg (or 1 yolk + 2 tbsp milk) – for brushing

Sliced almonds – for sprinkling

Powdered sugar – for decoration

Preparation

Make the dough:

In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add eggs, fresh cheese, and softened butter. Knead into a smooth dough. Wrap it in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Prepare the filling:

Wash and pit the plums, then slice them. Mix the plums with sugar and cornstarch.

Assemble the pie:

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface into a circle about 5 mm thick. Transfer it to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread the plum mixture in the center, leaving a 4–5 cm border. Fold the edges of the dough over the fruit, leaving the center exposed.

Brush and sprinkle:

Brush the crust edges with beaten egg or the yolk-milk mixture. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.

Bake:

Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (about 390°F) for 25–30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the fruit begins to release its juices. Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.