8 plums, cut into fine slices
250g/9oz plain flour
¼ tsp almond extract
110g/4oz white caster sugar
250g/9oz caster sugar
250g/9oz ground almonds
½ tsp salt
2 star anise
110g/4oz butter
250g/9oz very cold butter, cut into small cubes
175ml/6fl oz double cream
1 egg, beaten
1 egg white, lightly beaten
125ml/4½fl oz ice-cold water
75ml/3fl oz water
vanilla ice cream, to serve
500g/1lb 2oz vanilla ice cream