Macadamia and Davidson's Plum Tartlets

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

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Buttery tartlets filled with a tangy Davidson's plum compote and topped with crunchy roasted macadamia nuts for a distinctive Australian dessert. This Australian-inspired recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, icing sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 45 min Cook: 30 min Serves 6 Australian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (cold, diced) unsalted butter
1/4 cup icing sugar
1 large egg yolk
2 tbsp cold water
1 cup Davidson's plum puree
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup, chopped roasted macadamia nuts
1 tsp cornstarch

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Instructions

Step 1: In a food processor, pulse 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup icing sugar, and 1/2 cup cold diced unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add 1 large egg yolk and 2 tbsp cold water and pulse until the dough just comes together. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out 4-inch circles and press into tartlet pans. Chill crusts for 10 minutes before baking.
Step 3: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup Davidson's plum puree, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tsp cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and bubbles, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Step 4: Spoon the plum compote evenly into the tartlet shells, then sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped roasted macadamia nuts on top. Bake tartlets for 20-25 minutes until crust edges are golden and filling is set.
Step 5: Cool tartlets on a rack before serving to allow flavors to meld.