Servings: 1 tart Author: Em Tomeo, development coordinator, Urban Roots in Reno Ingredients¾ cup powdered sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract divided¼ teaspoon salt¾ cup coconut oil divided2¾ cups all-purpose flour gluten-free or whole-wheat flour also works, divided¼ cup water¾ cup soy milk full-fat oat milk, or regular milk½ cup granulated sugar¼ cup oats¼ cup cane brown, or granulated white sugar3 to 4 plums InstructionsFor crustPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together ¾ cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup coconut oil. Add in 2½ cups flour along with ¼ cup water as needed.Fold and mix dough as you add in dry ingredients until you get a Play-Doh texture. Transfer dough to a flat surface and roll out until about ¼-inch thick.Transfer rolled dough to an 8-inch tart pan. Place pan in preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.For pastry creamWhile crust is baking, add ¾ cup milk or cream of choice and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract to a saucepan (add liquid first to avoid burning). Add in ¼ cup sugar and whisk over heat until dissolved. Sift in ¼ cup flour to avoid clumping. Whisk over heat to incorporate flour. It should form a pastry-cream consistency within 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.For crumbleMix together ¼ cup oats, ¼ cup sugar (choose your preference), and ¼ cup coconut oil in a small bowl. Set aside to use in topping.To finish tartWhen the crust has baked for 30 minutes, remove it from the oven, and let it cool for a few minutes. Keep the oven on. Add a layer of pastry cream and smooth it out.Cut plums into slices, removing the pits, and place these atop the pastry cream. Save a few for decoration. Coat the plums in the crumble mixture. Then top with reserved plums as decoration. Place the pan back in the oven at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.Serve warm with fresh mint, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream. Related Stories Summer 2026Plum CrazyBursting with both powerful antioxidants and ambrosial juices, the plum might just be the queen of the stone fruits. Not only do these little bites of summer remind us of…READ MORE Plum Crazy ...read more read less