14 Keto Plum Desserts That Taste Like a Cheat Day

Think plums can’t go keto? Watch me prove you wrong with desserts that taste like a cheat day but play nice with your macros. We’ll lean on tart, juicy plums in smart portions, pair them with almond and coconut, and sweeten with keto-friendly magic. Ready to dessert without the sugar crash? Let’s go.

1. Almond Flour Plum Galette That Looks Fancy But Isn’t

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This rustic galette brings buttery, flaky vibes without flour drama. The slightly tart plums pop against a rich almond crust, so every bite feels special. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream and expect applause.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups almond flour
• 3 tbsp coconut flour
• 3 tbsp granulated erythritol/monkfruit
• 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, diced
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 small plums (about 12 oz), thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp granulated erythritol (for fruit)
• 1 tbsp almond milk (for brushing)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment.
2. Pulse almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, xanthan gum, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
3. Stir in egg and vanilla to form a soft dough. Chill 20 minutes.
4. Toss plum slices with lemon juice, cinnamon, and sweetener.
5. Roll dough between parchment into a 10-inch circle. Arrange plums in the center, leaving a 2-inch border.
6. Fold edges over fruit. Brush crust with almond milk.
7. Bake 28–32 minutes until golden and bubbly. Cool 10 minutes.

Top with lightly sweetened whipped cream or a spoon of mascarpone. FYI: You can swap plums for pluots when they’re in season.

Estimated Nutrition (Serves 8; ~1 slice): Calories 214, Fat 17g, Carbs 12g, Fiber 4g, Net Carbs 8g, Protein 6g

2. Cinnamon-Plum Keto Crumble You’ll Want for Breakfast

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This crumble nails cozy comfort without the sugar bomb. The nutty, crunchy top and cinnamon-kissed plums make it irresistible. Bonus: leftovers taste amazing cold.

Ingredients:

• 5 small plums (about 20 oz), sliced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp granulated erythritol/monkfruit
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup cold butter, diced
• Pinch salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch baking dish.
2. Toss plums with lemon juice, 1 tbsp sweetener, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread in dish.
3. Mix almond flour, pecans, coconut, remaining sweetener, and salt. Cut in butter until clumpy.
4. Scatter crumble over fruit. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Serve with keto vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt if you’re higher-protein. Add a dash of cardamom for a fancy twist.

Estimated Nutrition (Serves 6; ~1/6 pan): Calories 233, Fat 18g, Carbs 14g, Fiber 4g, Net Carbs 10g, Protein 5g

3. Plum Cheesecake Bars With Almond Crust

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These bars give creamy, tangy cheesecake energy with a bright plum swirl. They cut cleanly and travel well, so bring them to your next hangout. People will ask for the recipe—pretend it’s complicated.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups almond flour
• 2 tbsp granulated sweetener
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp butter, melted
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup powdered sweetener
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 small plums, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp water

Instructions:

1. Preheat to 325°F (165°C). Line an 8-inch pan with parchment.
2. Mix almond flour, granulated sweetener, salt, and butter. Press into pan. Bake 10 minutes.
3. Beat cream cheese, powdered sweetener, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Simmer plums with lemon juice and water 5–6 minutes, then mash lightly. Cool.
5. Pour cheesecake filling over crust. Spoon plum compote in dollops and swirl.
6. Bake 18–22 minutes until set with a slight jiggle. Chill 3 hours.

Garnish with toasted slivered almonds. Want even fewer carbs? Use half the compote and swirl thinner.

Estimated Nutrition (Serves 9; 1 bar): Calories 192, Fat 16g, Carbs 8g, Fiber 2g, Net Carbs 6g, Protein 5g

4. Keto Plum Clafoutis That Impresses With Minimal Effort

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Clafoutis is a custardy French dessert that sounds fancy but takes five minutes. The almond-custard base hugs juicy plums for a light, not-too-sweet treat. Great warm or chilled.

Ingredients:

• 4 small plums, pitted and sliced
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sweetener
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp almond extract
• Pinch salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9-inch pie dish.
2. Arrange plum slices in the dish.
3. Blend eggs, cream, almond milk, almond flour, sweetener, extracts, and salt until smooth.
4. Pour over plums. Bake 30–35 minutes until puffy and set at the center.

Dust with powdered sweetener if you like pageant makeup for desserts. Serve with a little creme fraiche and fresh mint.

Estimated Nutrition (Serves 8; wedge): Calories 170, Fat 13g, Carbs 8g, Fiber 2g, Net Carbs 6g, Protein 6g

5. Chocolate-Plum Mousse Cups With Sea Salt

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Silky chocolate mousse with a tart plum ripple? Yes, please. The sea salt makes the cocoa sing and keeps it from tasting too sweet.

Ingredients:

• 3 oz 90% dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream, divided
• 2 tbsp powdered sweetener
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 small plum, diced
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Pinch flaky sea salt

Instructions:

1. Heat 1/4 cup cream to steaming. Pour over chocolate and rest 2 minutes; whisk smooth. Cool.
2. Whip remaining cream with sweetener and vanilla to soft peaks.
3. Fold whipped cream into chocolate until just combined.
4. Toss diced plum with lemon juice. Layer mousse and plum in 4 small cups. Finish with sea salt.

Chill 30 minutes to set. Add toasted cacao nibs for crunch and street cred.

Estimated Nutrition (Serves 4; cup): Calories 257, Fat 22g, Carbs 9g, Fiber 3g, Net Carbs 6g, Protein 3g

6. Vanilla Plum Panna Cotta With Almond Crunch

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Ultra-creamy panna cotta meets bright plum sauce and a nutty topper. It’s elegant, make-ahead, and totally dinner-party-worthy. No one will guess it’s low-carb.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 1/4 tsp powdered gelatin
• 1/4 cup granulated sweetener
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 small plums, sliced
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp chopped almonds

Instructions:

1. Bloom gelatin in 1/4 cup almond milk for 5 minutes.
2. Heat cream, remaining almond milk, and sweetener until steaming. Stir in gelatin and vanilla until dissolved.
3. Pour into 6 ramekins. Chill 4 hours.
4. Simmer plums with water 4–5 minutes until soft; cool.
5. Toast almonds in butter until golden.
6. Unmold panna cotta or serve in cups. Top with plum sauce and almonds.

Use coconut milk for dairy-free vibes. IMO the toasted almonds are non-negotiable.

Estimated Nutrition (Serves 6; ramekin): Calories 205, Fat 18g, Carbs 7g, Fiber 1g, Net Carbs 6g, Protein 4g

7. Keto Plum Upside-Down Skillet Cake

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All the drama of an upside-down cake without the sugar avalanche. The caramelized sweetener and butter create a shiny, sticky top that looks bakery-made. Slice while warm and watch it vanish.

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp granulated sweetener
• 3 small plums, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups almond flour
• 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sweetener
• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat to 325°F (165°C). In an 8-inch oven-safe skillet, melt 3 tbsp butter with 3 tbsp sweetener until bubbly. Arrange plums over it.
2. Whisk almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining sweetener.
3. Beat eggs, almond milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients.
4. Spread batter over plums. Bake 28–32 minutes until a tester comes out clean.
5. Cool 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate.

Serve with lightly sweetened whipped coconut cream. Add a pinch of cardamom to the batter for a glow-up.

Estimated Nutrition (Serves 10; slice): Calories 223, Fat 18g, Carbs 11g, Fiber 4g, Net Carbs 7g, Protein 7g

8. Plum-Chia Jam Swirl Yogurt Pops

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These frosty pops deliver creamy tang with a fruity swirl, minus the sugar. Keep a stash for snack o’clock or dessert emergencies. Kids and adults will happily fight over them.

Ingredients:

• 3 small plums, chopped
• 2 tbsp water
• 2–3 tbsp granulated sweetener, divided
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 1/2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional for extra richness)

Instructions:

1. Simmer plums with water and 1 tbsp sweetener 5 minutes; mash. Stir in chia and cool to thicken.
2. Whisk yogurt, remaining sweetener, vanilla, and cream if using.
3. Layer yogurt and plum-chia jam in molds. Swirl with a skewer. Freeze 4–6 hours.

Use silicone molds for easy release. For dairy-free, swap yogurt and cream for coconut yogurt.

Estimated Nutrition (Serves 8; 1 pop): Calories 92, Fat 5g, Carbs 7g, Fiber 1g, Net Carbs 6g, Protein 5g

9. Spiced Plum and Walnut Fat Bombs

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Snack insurance, but make it dessert. These bite-sized treats hit sweet, spiced, and satisfying all at once. Stash in the freezer for the “I need something now” moments.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 3 tbsp coconut oil, softened
• 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp powdered sweetener
• 1 small plum, very finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch salt

Instructions:

1. Pulse walnuts to coarse crumbs. Mix with almond flour, coconut oil, cream cheese, sweetener, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Fold in chopped plum.
3. Roll into 14 balls. Chill or freeze until firm.

Coat in unsweetened cocoa or toasted coconut for flair. Keep portions modest since plums add a few carbs, but the fats keep you full.

Estimated Nutrition (Serves 14; 1 bomb): Calories 82, Fat 7g, Carbs 3g, Fiber 1g, Net Carbs 2g, Protein 2g

10. Grilled Plum Shortcakes With Keto Biscuit

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Meet your summer showstopper: smoky-sweet plums piled over buttery almond biscuits. It’s picnic-friendly and shockingly simple. A cloud of whipped cream seals the deal.

Ingredients:

• 4 small plums, halved and pitted
• 1 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp granulated sweetener
• 2 cups almond flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup granulated sweetener
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup whipped cream (unsweetened or lightly sweetened)

Instructions:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush plums with melted butter and dust with 1 tsp sweetener.
2. Stir almond flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/3 cup sweetener. Add eggs, melted butter, almond milk, and vanilla to form dough.
3. Scoop 8 mounds onto a lined sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–18 minutes until golden.
4. Grill plums cut-side down 3–4 minutes until charred and juicy.
5. Split biscuits, top with plums and whipped cream.

Drizzle with a little balsamic reduction if you like sweet-savory drama. Trust me, it slaps.

Estimated Nutrition (Serves 8; 1 shortcake): Calories 311, Fat 26g, Carbs 12g, Fiber 4g, Net Carbs 8g, Protein 9g

11. Plum-Kissed Chocolate Bark With Pistachios

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Snappy dark chocolate, bright plum bits, and crunchy pistachios make this a snackable dessert. Break into shards and pretend you bought it at an artisan shop. It’s that good.

Ingredients:

• 6 oz 85–90% dark chocolate
• 2 tsp coconut oil
• 1 small plum, very finely diced and patted dry
• 3 tbsp pistachios, chopped
• Pinch flaky sea salt

Instructions:

1. Melt chocolate with coconut oil over gentle heat.
2. Spread onto a parchment-lined sheet into a thin layer.
3. Scatter diced plum, pistachios, and sea salt.
4. Chill 30 minutes, then break into pieces.

Keep refrigerated to avoid moisture softening the fruit. Swap pistachios for toasted hazelnuts if that’s your vibe.

Estimated Nutrition (Serves 12; piece ~1 oz): Calories 110, Fat 9g, Carbs 6g, Fiber 2g, Net Carbs 4g, Protein 2g

12. Plum Ricotta Clouds With Lemon Zest

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Light, creamy ricotta mousse with ribbons of lemony plum. It’s elegant but lazy-cook approved. Five ingredients, major payoff.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole-milk ricotta
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3 tbsp powdered sweetener
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 small plums, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Whip cream with 1 tbsp sweetener to soft peaks.
2. Beat ricotta with remaining sweetener and lemon zest until smooth.
3. Fold in whipped cream. Toss plums with lemon juice.
4. Layer ricotta mousse and plums in 4 glasses. Chill 30 minutes.

Top with crushed toasted almonds for texture. Add a drop of almond extract if you love marzipan energy.

Estimated Nutrition (Serves 4; cup): Calories 221, Fat 17g, Carbs 8g, Fiber 1g, Net Carbs 7g, Protein 8g

13. Keto Plum Sorbet With Ginger Spark

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Bright, icy, and ridiculously refreshing, this sorbet brings the zing with fresh ginger. No ice cream maker? You can still nail it. Perfect for palate cleansing or late-night scoops.

Ingredients:

• 4 small plums, chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup allulose (best for scoopable texture)
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Pinch salt

Instructions:

1. Simmer plums, water, allulose, ginger, and salt 6–8 minutes. Cool completely; blend smooth with lemon juice.
2. Churn in an ice cream maker, or freeze in a shallow pan and stir every 30 minutes until slushy and scoopable.

Serve with a few fresh raspberries to complement the tartness. Allulose keeps it soft; erythritol will freeze harder.

Estimated Nutrition (Serves 6; 1/2 cup): Calories 36, Fat 0g, Carbs 9g, Fiber 1g, Net Carbs 8g, Protein 0g

14. Mini Plum Frangipane Tarts (Keto Bakery Vibes)

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Buttery almond crust, plush frangipane filling, and jeweled plums on top—these minis scream patisserie. They freeze well, so make a batch and feel fancy all week. You earned it.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups almond flour
• 3 tbsp granulated sweetener
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 5 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup almond flour (for filling)
• 1/4 cup powdered sweetener
• 3 tbsp butter, softened
• 1 large egg (for filling)
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 2 small plums, thinly sliced

Instructions:

1. Preheat to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. Mix crust almond flour, granulated sweetener, salt, and melted butter. Press into cups. Parbake 8 minutes.
3. Cream softened butter and powdered sweetener. Beat in egg, almond extract, and almond flour.
4. Spoon frangipane into crusts. Fan a few plum slices on each.
5. Bake 16–20 minutes until set and lightly golden. Cool before removing.

Brush with a little warmed sugar-free apricot jam for shine. Sprinkle with slivered almonds if you’re extra (same).

Estimated Nutrition (Serves 12; 1 tart): Calories 178, Fat 15g, Carbs 7g, Fiber 2g, Net Carbs 5g, Protein 5g

Serving Size Notes: For each recipe above, serving sizes are estimated as listed per recipe (slices, cups, bars, pops, or tarts). When not explicitly obvious, portions were chosen to balance reasonable dessert servings with keto macros.

Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutrition values are estimates calculated per serving using standard USDA ingredient data and common brands. Actual results will vary based on specific ingredients, portion sizes, and preparation methods—so use these as a guide, not a contract.

Ready to rethink plums on keto? These 14 desserts prove you can keep things luscious, seasonal, and totally macro-friendly. Pick one, preheat the oven (or don’t), and treat yourself—seriously, you’ve got options.