12 Quick Plum Dessert Recipes

Spiced Plum Crisp

This delightful Spiced Plum Crisp combines the warmth of spices with the tartness of plums for a comforting dessert.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups sliced plums
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Cooking method:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix the plums with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Pour the plum mixture into a greased baking dish.
4. In another bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and melted butter until crumbly.
5. Spread the oat mixture over the plums.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the plums are bubbly.
7. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Plum Clafoutis

Plum Clafoutis is a classic French dessert that pairs juicy plums with a delicate custard.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups halved plums
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Cooking method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a baking dish.
2. Arrange the plums in the prepared dish.
3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, milk, flour, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
4. Pour the batter over the plums.
5. Bake for 45 minutes or until the clafoutis is set and lightly golden.
6. Let cool slightly before serving.

Plum Tart with Almond Cream

This elegant Plum Tart with Almond Cream offers a delicious blend of sweet plums and rich almond cream in a buttery crust.

Ingredients:

• 1 tart crust
• 6 plums, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Cooking method:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and arrange the tart crust in a tart pan.
2. In a bowl, cream together almond flour, sugar, butter, egg, and almond extract to make almond cream.
3. Spread the almond cream over the crust.
4. Arrange the plum slices on top.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the tart is golden and set.
6. Cool before slicing and serving.

Roasted Plum and Ricotta Parfaits

This recipe layers sweet roasted plums with creamy ricotta for a simple yet sophisticated parfait.

Ingredients:

• 4 plums, pitted and quartered
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Granola for topping

Cooking method:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss plums with honey and place on a baking sheet.
3. Roast for 15-20 minutes until soft and caramelized.
4. In a bowl, mix ricotta with vanilla.
5. Layer roasted plums and ricotta in glasses.
6. Top with granola before serving.

Plum and Cardamom Jam

Capture the essence of plums in this aromatic Plum and Cardamom Jam, perfect for spreading on toast or swirling into yogurt.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups plums, pitted and chopped
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

Cooking method:

1. Combine plums, sugar, lemon juice, and cardamom in a large pot.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves.
3. Bring to a boil and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
4. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.

Plum Galette

A rustic Plum Galette is an easy and impressive dessert that showcases the beauty of fresh plums.

Ingredients:

• 1 pie crust
• 5 plums, sliced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Cooking method:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Roll out the pie crust on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Toss plums with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon zest.
4. Arrange plums in the center of the crust, leaving a 2-inch border.
5. Fold the edges over the fruit, pleating as necessary.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden.

Plum Sorbet

Enjoy the refreshing taste of summer with this easy-to-make Plum Sorbet.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups ripe plums, pitted and chopped
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Cooking method:

1. Combine plums, water, sugar, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Strain the mixture to remove solids.
3. Chill the mixture thoroughly.
4. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Grilled Plums with Honey and Thyme

Grilled Plums with Honey and Thyme is a light dessert with a hint of char and sweetness.

Ingredients:

• 6 ripe plums, halved and pitted
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Fresh thyme leaves

Cooking method:

1. Preheat a grill to medium heat.
2. Drizzle honey over the cut sides of the plums.
3. Place plums cut-side down on the grill.
4. Grill for 3-4 minutes until slightly charred.
5. Sprinkle with thyme before serving.

Plum and Ginger Cake

Plum and Ginger Cake merges the spice of ginger with the sweet, juicy plums for a moist and flavorful treat.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 3 plums, sliced

Cooking method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
2. Mix flour, baking soda, and ginger in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, combine sugar, molasses, buttermilk, and butter.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and arrange plums on top.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Plum and Lemon Curd Pavlova

This Plum and Lemon Curd Pavlova combines crispy meringue, tangy lemon curd, and sweet plums for a showstopping dessert.

Ingredients:

• 4 egg whites
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 cup lemon curd
• 4 plums, sliced

Cooking method:

1. Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar, beating until stiff.
3. Fold in lemon juice.
4. Spoon meringue onto baking sheet, shaping a circle with a slight dip in the center.
5. Bake for 1 hour, then cool completely.
6. Spread lemon curd over the meringue and top with plums before serving.