250g/9oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting
125²µ/4½´Ç³ú prunes
125²µ/4½´Ç³ú caster sugar
15²µ/½´Ç³ú ground almonds
45²µ/1¾´Ç³ú icing sugar
pinch salt
2 vanilla pods or 2 tsp vanilla extract
75g/2¾oz chilled unsalted butter, diced, plus extra for greasing
750ml/1¼ pints double cream
2 free-range egg yolks, beaten
12 free-range egg yolks
500ml/17fl oz hot Earl Grey tea (use 4 tea bags)