Quetschentaart, a popular Luxembourg speciality, is a simple open fruit tart with Prune plums, known as zwetschgen."Der Boma hir Quetschentaart", merlanne.lu. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
In the Ketty Thull recipe, the dough for the shortcrust pastry base consists of flour, butter and sugar only. In other recipes, the base is made with a yeast dough."Quetschentaart" , revue.lu. Retrieved 30 November 2020. "Der Boma hir Quetschentaart", merlanne.lu. Retrieved 30 November 2020. The base is placed in a tart-baking dish, and covered with halved, pitted plums arranged in overlapping circles. It is baked at - for 45-40 minutes or until ready."Quetschentaart" , anneskitchen.lu. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
Traditionally, it is a seasonal dish served in the autumn when the plums are ripe. It is often served with whipped cream at afternoon coffee.
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