Video Elegant Plum Charlotte with Pastry Cream
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Video Elegant Plum Charlotte with Pastry Cream

Discover the joys of this mouthwatering recipe! Start by whisking together large eggs and sugar until fluffy. Gradually sift in all-purpose flour and baking powder, then mix in melted unsalted butter. Set this aside. Next, create a luscious pastry cream by blending milk, egg yolk, sugar, and flour until smooth, then cook until it thickens. Time to assemble! Grease a baking dish, pour in one-third of the batter, layer with sliced plums, and top with the remaining batter. Pour your cooled pastry cream over the cake and sprinkle with almond slices if you like. Bake until golden brown, cool, slice, and enjoy this elegant treat!

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Ingredients

For the Cake

5 large eggs
120 grams (0.5 cup) sugar
300 grams (2.5 cups) all-purpose flour
100 grams (0.5 cup) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon baking powder
a pinch of salt
500 grams (about 4 cups) plums, pitted and sliced
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For the Pastry Cream

300 milliliters (1.25 cups) milk
1 egg yolk
40 grams (0.25 cup) sugar
50 grams (0.5 cup) all-purpose flour
vanilla extract or vanilla beans