Description
Before we dive into the recipe, let’s talk about the star of the show. Many people are familiar with apricots and plums, but what exactly is a plumcot? A plumcot is a hybrid fruit, a cross between a plum and an apricot. The name itself is a portmanteau, blending the two names. You might also hear them called pluots, which is a registered brand name for a similar hybrid.
Ingredients
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Brown Sugar Crust
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temp
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
Goat Cheese Filling
- 1 cup goat cheese, room temp
- ½ cup cream cheese (optional for extra creaminess)
- ⅔ cup Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup honey (plus more for drizzling)
- Zest of ½ orange (or ¼ cup Grand Marnier for a boozy twist)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 4 ripe plumcots, sliced
- 6 fresh apricots, sliced
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- Extra honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Make the crust Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla. Mix in flour and salt until crumbly. Press into a 9″ tart pan. Prick with a fork and bake for 25 mins until golden. Cool completely.
- Prepare the filling Whip goat cheese (and cream cheese if using) until light. Add yogurt, honey, vanilla, and orange zest. Whip until smooth. Spread into cooled crust and chill for 2+ hours until set.
- Top & serve Arrange sliced plumcots and apricots in a pattern. Drizzle with honey and garnish with thyme. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
Notes
This tart is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, making it ideal as a summer appetizer, brunch dish, or light dessert. For added flavor, drizzle with a touch of honey before serving or sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves. It also pairs wonderfully with a crisp white wine or sparkling rosé.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35
Keywords: Apricot plumcot tart, Goat cheese tart recipe, Sweet and savory tart