Roasted Plum Honey Cream Cups
Warm roasted plums fold into honeyed yogurt cream for a simple fruit dessert that tastes special.
Prep: 10 · Cook: 15 · Total: 25 · Serves: 4 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.7/5 (109 reviews)
INSPIRED BY
An original dessert inspired by roasted stone fruit, lightly sweetened yogurt, and warm cardamom.
Story
Casey reaches for this when fruit is ripe enough to deserve the spotlight. The oven turns the plums jammy, while yogurt and cream keep the dessert cool and soft around the edges. Pistachios add the little crunch that makes every spoonful feel complete. Make the cups early, then let them wait in the fridge while dinner finishes.
By Casey
Ingredients
- 4 ripe plums, halved and pitted
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cold heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425 F and place the plum halves cut-side up in a small baking dish.
- Drizzle the plums with honey and lemon juice, then roast for 12 to 15 minutes until glossy and tender.
- Cool the plums for 5 minutes, then chop three halves and leave one half for garnish.
- Whisk the yogurt with vanilla, cardamom, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Whip the cream with powdered sugar to soft peaks, then fold it gently into the yogurt.
- Layer the cream and chopped plums in four cups, top with pistachios, and garnish with sliced roasted plum.
Chef Tips
- Use plums that are ripe but not mushy so they hold their shape in the oven.
- Roasted plums can be chilled for up to 2 days before assembling.
- Swap pistachios for toasted almonds or hazelnuts.
- For a warmer spice profile, add a pinch of cinnamon with the cardamom.
Cook's Notes
- Roast the plums until the cut edges are glossy but not collapsed.
- Let the fruit cool before folding it into the cream so the mixture stays fluffy.
- Assemble up to 2 hours ahead and add pistachios just before serving.
- Use full-fat yogurt for the smoothest texture.