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Plum and hazelnut slice

Plum and hazelnut slice

Prep time: 30 minutes

Baking time: 30–35 minutes

Servings: 6

Love ripe, rich, well-rounded flavours? This sticky slice is just the ticket.

Base:

250g (9oz) plain flour
125g (4½oz) Stork packet
675g (1½lb) plums, halved and stones removed
100g pack blanched hazelnuts, halved
55g (2oz) demerara sugar

Filling:

200g pack cream cheese
55g (2oz) caster sugar
1lemon rind, finely grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons milk

Method:

  1. Start by preheating your oven to 200°C, 400°F or gas mark 6.
  2. Then sift the flour into a large mixing bowl, add the Stork and rub together into a fine breadcrumby mixture.
  3. Add 2 – 3 tablespoons of cold water and mix into a firm dough.
  4. Knead the dough softly on a lightly floured surface, roll it out and pop it in the bottom of a shallow, 9 inch square tin.
  5. Pop the plums on top, mix the other filling ingredients together and spread on top of the plums.
  6. Sprinkle with the hazelnuts and sugar, and bake for 30 – 35 minutes.
  7. Now just slice and enjoy.

Per servingGDAs for average adults*
Calories39820%
Sugars g24.127%
Fat g20.629%
Saturates g5.226%
Salt g (based on sodium)0.539%
*Guideline Daily Amounts (GDAs) based on values for women

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