Summer Plum Tart

Directions

1. 1
   PLACE butter and biscuits in a food processor and process until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
2. 2
   Press firmly into the base and sides of a 28cm round loose based flan tin.
3. 3
   BEAT the PHILLY, extra butter, sugar and vanilla using an electric beater until pale and fluffy.
4. 4
   Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
5. 5
   Add flour and beat until smooth.
6. 6
   POUR mixture over base then arrange the plums, cut side down, over the filling.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with extra sugar and bake in a moderately hot oven 190C for 40 minutes or until golden, cool slightly and remove from pan.
8. 8
   Slice and serve warm or cold with cream.
9. 9
   HANDY TIP: For variation use small peaches (skin removed) or nectarines in place of plums.