Plum

21 Delicious Plum Desserts

Here are our favorite ways to serve the sweet-tart stone fruit.
Baked plum pudding in a white baking dish.
Photo by Ted Cavanaugh
  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
    3/21

    Plum Freezer Jam With Cardamom and Ginger

    Neither long simmering nor heat-canned, this vibrant, lightly spiced jam couldn't be simpler to prepare. Red-fleshed plums lend a gorgeous garnet color, but any variety works well.

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  • Christopher Testani
    4/21

    Plum-Marzipan Galette

    Bright, jammy plums pair nicely with creamy and nutty marzipan in this seasonal stunner.

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  • Photo by Jennifer Robins
    5/21

    Instant-Pot Breakfast Cobbler

    Waking up to the same breakfast day after day can be convenient and reliable, but it can get a bit boring. This breakfast cobbler is a great way to use pressure cooking in a less obvious way—and it works just as well served as a dessert!

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  • Hirsheimer & Hamilton
    6/21

    Cherry and Plum Bruschetta

    The combination of creamy ricotta, sweet fruit, rich olive oil, and a little salt is addictive. We'll be serving this for breakfast, brunch, and dessert all summer.

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  • 13/21

    Chocolate Plum Cake

    Use up overripe plums in this dark chocolate cake by turning them into a purée that is folded into the rich, sweet batter.

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  • Ditte Isager
    14/21

    Plum and Mascarpone Pie

    To make this beauty, use plums that hold their shape when cooked, such as firm black or red (avoid soft-fleshed Santa Rosas). For an even more stunning presentation, top with whipped cream.

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  • Marcus Nilsson
    15/21

    Plum Semifreddo

    Ribbons of plum purée give this beautiful semifreddo its marbled look.

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  • Photo by Peter Frank Edwards.
    16/21

    Pearl Sugar Waffles With Bacon And Plums

    These summery waffles can be made the night before, meaning all you have to do is warm them up the next day to enjoy breakfast in bed. Instead of too-sweet maple syrup, top with sweet plums and smoky bacon.

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  • 17/21

    Plum Clafoutis

    The joy of this simple dessert is that it is even better at room temperature, so you can make it in advance with ease. Enjoy it for breakfast, topped with powdered sugar, for a sweet start to the day, or pair with ice cream for an after-dinner treat.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
    18/21

    Plum Streusel Coffee Cake

    A layer of sliced plums gives this coffeecake a boost of flavor—and its pretty color.

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  • Photo by Quentin Bacon
    19/21

    Plum-Blackberry Streusel Pie

    This delicious contrast of plums and blackberries keeps its color thanks to a combo of cornstarch and tapioca in the filling, which also helps to set up the juices nicely without becoming too thick.

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  • Photo by Romulo Yanes
    20/21

    Plum Kuchen

    This German-style tart features a rich, buttery crust topped with sweet, glazed plums. For even more flavor, toss the plums with orange or lime zest before adding.

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  • Francesco Tonelli
    21/21

    Plum and Polenta Cake

    A great cake to make when summer fruit is abundant. It is extra delicious when made with the plums called for in this recipe, but you can also use figs or pitted sweet cherries.

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Katherine Sacks is a New York City-based writer, editor, and recipe developer (with a special interest in baking and vegetarian cuisine), focused on the connections between food culture, food pathways, sustainability, and the environment. Her previous roles include acting as the Digital Content Manager for FoodPrint.com, traveling the country as ... Read More
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