15 Perfect Ways to Use Plum To Make Dairy-Free Desserts!

Plums are a wonderful fruit that can be enjoyed in any season! There are a variety of ways to eat plums, so if you’re looking for a new way to enjoy them, here are some wonderful vegan plum recipes. These recipes vary from sweet to savory, proving the plums are simply delicious in every way they are used. Don’t forget to check out these vegan plum recipes and many others on our Food Monster App!

1. Black Plum Popsicle 

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Summer isn’t summer, until you’ve had a brain freeze from all those frozen treats. Enjoy these Black Plum Popsicle by Anu Kadkol as the humidity rises along with your desire for an icy treat.

2. Plum Tart 

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This is a super simple recipe for a delicious Plum Tart by Petra Vogel. It takes little time to prepare and is the perfect cake for a cozy afternoon tea

3. Pickled Plum Noodle Soup 

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Umeboshi is Japanese pickled plum. It is made by pickling a Japanese plum with salt and red shiso, then drying it in the sun. “Ume” is Japanese plum and “boshi” means to dry. And who doesn’t love noodles? This Pickled Plum Noodle Soup by Mariko Sakata is so amazing!

4. Berries and Plum Crumble 

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This Berries and Plum Crumble by Kristina Jug & Mitja Bezenšek is an easy and delicious vegan dessert that makes excellent use of fruit you have rolling around. Now, if you don’t happen to have summer fruit at hand, this totally works with apples as well, or even frozen berries.

5. Sweet Plum and Apple Cinnamon Pizza Pie 

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You are in for a total treat with this delicious combination of two worlds; pizza and pie! Yes, you heard right. For this Sweet Plum and Apple Cinnamon Pizza Pie by Maria Koutsogiannis, combining apples and prunes with a dash of sweet cinnamon brings out the ultimate flavor experience.

6. Easy Plum Cake 

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This easy Easy Plum Cake by Lauren Wright is very fluffy with hints of vanilla and orange. It only takes 15 minutes to prep and is a one bowl wonder cake!

7. Raw Plum and Prune Cheesecake Tart  

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This Raw Plum and Prune Cheesecake Tart by Mitra Shirmohammadi is a fruity melt-in-your-mouth dessert is a must-try if you enjoy sweet treats that are nutritious and secretly good for you! The filling consists of plums blended with soaked cashews, coconut oil, lemon juice for a zesty punch, maple syrup for natural sweetness, and vanilla. The crust is made of almonds and prunes, meaning you only need 8 main ingredients to prepare this easy and simple treat in under 30 minutes!

8. Plum Blueberry Pie With Cardamom and Lime 

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This Plum Blueberry Pie With Cardamom and Lime by Courtney West is a little, humble, purple pie of joy. It’s gluten-free, vegan, and sure to impress any guests you have over. This pie can be big enough to share with a cool friend or small enough to have all for yourself (no judgements here). Take advantage of the produce that’s in season near you and make pies, make pastries, make beautiful creations with the earth’s beautiful creations (see what happened there?)! Start with this gorgeous plum blueberry pie.

9. Sugar-Free Cinnamon Cardamom Plum Jam 

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Fresh plums are cooked with cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon bark to create an aromatic, richly colored purple plum jam. No food coloring needed — the jam transforms into a rich, deep purple color as it cooks. This Sugar-Free Cinnamon Cardamom Plum Jam by Lilia Jankowska won’t last in your household, as you’ll want to eat it with toast each morning (and maybe grab a spoonful for dessert at the end of the day).

10. Crispy Plum Roses

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TheseCrispy Plum Roses by Sonja Trurnit are absolutely adorable and a cinch to whip up. Simply slice some puff pastry into strips, crust it in sweet vanilla sugar, layer the plum slices, and roll! Not only are these crispy treats delicious but between the touch of golden and purple peeking out and the sparkly sugar, they are a gorgeous addition to any table.

11. Nutty Plum Brownies 

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While fudgy brownies with nothing but chocolatey goodness are absolutely delicious, these Nutty Plum Brownies by Maria Loghin are a bit more unique. Brazil nuts, juicy plum, and cacao powder come together to create a decadent treat that will excite your tastebuds. Orange juice and zest also give these brownies a touch of citrusy flavor.

12. Spicy Plum and Apple Chutney 

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Not sure what to do with all of the apples lying around your house? Here’s an idea: make this deliciously flavorful chutney! It has the sweetness of plums and apple, the spiciness from cinnamon, cumin, and ginger, and the perfect savory touch from garlic, onion, and a bit of salt. This Spicy Plum and Apple Chutney by Rachel Clarke livens up any dish, tastes wonderful on a roasted piece of seitan, and perks up sandwiches instantly.

13. Plum Frangipane 

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Frangipane is a type of French dessert that refers to a sweetened filling of ground almonds in a tart. Sweet and juicy, this Plum Frangipane by Annabelle Randles is a real indulgence. The scrumptious frangipane almond filling is just perfect with perfectly ripe plums. Make sure the plums are ripe, as it will only enhance the flavor of this tart. You can also replace the puff pastry with a shortcrust pastry, if you like.

14. Quinoa Stuffed Peppers and Plum Tomato Salsa 

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Peppers are great for adding some color to your dishes! These nutritious sweet peppers are available year-round and have a mild flavor with a nice crunchy finish. While they make a great accompaniment to dishes, in these Quinoa Stuffed Peppers and Plum Tomato Salsa by Alena Grahn bringing this nutrient-rich vegetable to the forefront. Stuffed with quinoa, these peppers make for a bright and healthy meal that will bring a pop of color to your dinner table.

15. Bavarian Plum Cake (or ‘Zwetschgendatschi’) 

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It is said that this Bavarian Plum Cake (or ‘Zwetschgendatschi’) by Sonja Trurnit originated in the German town of Augsburg. The local name for this kind of cake is “datschi,” but you can pretty much call any fruit cake with a yeast bottom a datschi. However, the plum version, “zwetschgendatschi,” is the most common. It’s a delightful yeasted cake covered with rosy red plum slices and a crumbly, nutty topping. Perfect while stone fruits are in season!

If you liked these vegan plum recipes, make sure to check out 10 Summery Plum Dairy-Free Desserts!, 15 Unique Sweet and Savory Apricot Recipes for #NationalApricotDay!, and 10 Healthy Peach Desserts To Make This Summer!  Don’t forget to check out these recipes and thousands more by downloading our Food Monster App, which is available for iPhone! The app has more than 15,000 plant-based, allergy-friendly recipes and subscribers get access to new recipes every day.

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