Best A Slightly Different Prune Whip Recipes

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CLOSEST TO MOM'S PRUNE WHIP



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For a classic dessert, I whip up this delicious recipe. It is so pretty served in parfait dishes or dessert dishes.-Marie Zillmann, Glenview, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

14 pitted dried plums (prunes)
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Place plums in a saucepan; cover with water. Cover and cook until tender; drain. Puree in a blender or food processor. Add sugar and vanilla; mix well. Pour into a bowl; cool. , Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into parfait glasses or dessert dishes. Chill for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PRUNE WHIP



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This is from the 1950's. I used to make it with my Grandma! To be politically correct, prunes are now being called dried plums--but they taste just as good!

Provided by Stewie

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 egg whites (save the yolks for the custard)
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons sugar
1 (8 ounce) jar prune baby food
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup milk
3 egg yolks
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Beat together 3 egg whites with salt.
  • Add the 6 Tbsp.
  • sugar and beat until stiff.
  • Fold in the prunes and lemon juice.
  • Place in a casserole dish and place the dish in a pan of water.
  • Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
  • Custard: Scald the milk in a double boiler.
  • Beat together egg yolks, sugar and vanilla.
  • Add this egg mixture slowly to the milk.
  • Continue cooking to thicken.
  • Serve the prune whip with the custard on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.1, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 100.1, Sodium 149.8, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 23.3, Protein 4.6

PRUNE WHIP



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An old-fashioned classic, this one sure brings back the memories.

Provided by Meade Ferguson

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ⅓ cups pitted prunes
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 egg whites
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, simmer the prunes in water until soft, drain and puree. Combine the puree in a saucepan with the sugar and heat until the sugar dissolves. Add the lemon juice and vanilla.
  • Beat the egg whites until frothy, add the cream of tarter, and beat until stiff. Fold the prune puree into the egg whites.
  • Pour into a buttered and sugared 2 quart baking dish and bake in a preheated 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) oven until nicely browned. Refrigerate and serve chilled with whipping cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.6 g, Sodium 57.1 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT PRUNE WHIP



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there are a few prune whip recipes out here but this one is a bit different.. i think the custard sauce is what makes it yumm-e

Provided by ssej1078_1251510

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12 ounce) package pitted prunes
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 egg whites
1 dash salt
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream, whipped
1 cup milk
2 egg yolks
3 tablespoons sugar
1 dash salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • To make whip.
  • cook prunes as packaged lable suggests, drain prunes, reserving liquid. remove 1/2 Cup cooked prunes for later.
  • puree the remaining prunes in blender with 1/2 cup of the reserved liquid, add lemon juice . let cool.
  • with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites with salt until frothy gradually beat in sugar, beat until stiff peaks form.
  • add puree'd prunes 1/4 c at a time, beating well. beat at high speed, 2 minutes.
  • chop remaining prunes and fold into the mixture along with 1/3 c cream , whipped put into 6-8 sherbert dishes.
  • refrigerate and top with the custard sauce ( above) as follows:.
  • To make the CUSTARD SAUCE follow the below.
  • 1 c milk.
  • 2 egg yolks.
  • 3 tbs sugar.
  • dash salt.
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla.
  • heat milk in top of double boiler, over direct heat, until bubbles form around the edge of the pan.
  • in small bowl lightly beat the egg yolks with sugar and salt.
  • gradually add the hot milk beating constantly.
  • return to double boiler , cook over hot, not boiling, water until a thin coating forms on a metal spoon- 8-10 minutes.
  • stir in vanilla. strain into small bowl, refrigerate, covered, until well chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.4, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 74.6, Sodium 96.3, Carbohydrate 17.2, Sugar 14.8, Protein 3.5

TANGY PRUNE WHIP



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This is delicious though an unusual dessert that my children really enjoyed (just don't tell anyone you made it with PRUNES!). So light and fluffy, it's perfect after a big meal or when you just want a 'taste'. Please note that raw egg whites are called for so ONLY use fresh eggs that have no cracks. Always wash your eggs well before cracking them open. Please note that times may vary with each cook as we all work differently and that a 1st time recipe usually takes extra care.

Provided by sharflan

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup prune, cooked and pitted
3 tablespoons prune juice
1 dash salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup sugar
3 egg whites
heavy cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Put prunes *(cooked & pitted), both juices, salt, lemon zest and sugar into the blender. Cover and process on high for 20 seconds or til smooth.
  • In a large bowl, beat egg whites til stiff but not dry.
  • Fold the prune puree into the egg whites.
  • Spoon into serving dishes and chill.
  • Serve with a dab of whipped cream on top!
  • *If prunes are not cooked, put them into a saucepan with water to cover. Bring them to a boil then turn heat down to a simmer and allow them to stew for approximately 15 - 20 minutes. Prunes will be soft, plump & juicy. They can easily be refrigerated in the liquid (prune juice!) in an air tight container/jar.
  • **Recipe time given is for prepared prunes. Cooking time shown is for chilling.

PRUNE WHIP OR PRUNE FOOL



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This is very easy and good. Serve as a dessert by itself or spoon over ice cream or a slice of cake. Preparation time is included in the cooking time. Does not include chilling time.

Provided by Stella Mae

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb prune, pitted
1 cup white sugar
4 egg whites, beaten stiff
1 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Mix prunes and sugar and cook together in a double boiler until very prune mix is tender-- mush the prunes so sugar will mix well as the mixture cooks.
  • After the prunes are cooked, put mixture into blender and blend well, then cover and refrigerate.
  • When prune mixture is thoroughly chilled, fold in the beaten egg whites.
  • Cover and return to the refrigerator until needed.
  • When ready to serve, put prune mixture into small bowls.
  • Whip the cream until it forms peaks, then spoon onto each dish of prune whip and serve.
  • Note: you may wish to serve this as a "fool" -- an English dessert -- by folding the whipped cream into the mashed fruit.

MRS. VISNEVSKIS' PLUMJU PUTAS (PRUNE WHIP)



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My grandfather loved prunes, but I don't know too many folks who still do; besides me, that is. This is from a 1965 fund-raising cookbook for Toronto's Women's College Hospital.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups pitted prunes
2 tablespoons icing sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind
1 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Put cooked stone-free prunes through a sieve, then mix the pulp thoroughly with the icing sugar and 1/2 tsp orange rind.
  • Whip the cream with the white sugar, then fold into the prune mixture.
  • Place in a serving bowl and sprinkle remaining 1/2 tsp orange rind on top; chill thoroughly before serving.

PRUNE WHIP



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Number Of Ingredients 9

2 envelopes unflavored jello
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup pitted prune prunes
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs white large
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water let stand for 1 minute. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved set aside.In another small saucepan over high heat, bring prunes, water and sugar to a boil. Cover, remove from heat and let stand for 5 to 7 minutes or until prunes are softened. Place in a blender container. Cover and blend at high speed for 30 seconds or until thickened and well blended.In a large metal bowl, mix water, vanilla, gelatin and prune mixture. Place bowl in a larger bowl half filled with ice water. Stir mixture until syrupy. Remove bowl from water bath.In a small mixer bowl at high speed, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and continue beating until stiff but not dry. Replace prune mixture over water and stir until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon. Fold in egg whites. Spoon into six dessert dishes. Chill for 30 minutes or until set. Serve with Vanilla Custard Sauce (see below).

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Prune whip is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. This delicious and creamy dessert is made with pureed prunes, whipped cream, and other ingredients like sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. However, there are many different variations of the classic prune whip. Some cooks like to add different spices, fruits, or nuts to the recipe to create a slightly different version of the dessert. In this article, we will explore some of the different prune whip recipes that you can try at home to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Prune Whip with Nuts

One popular variation of prune whip is the recipe that includes nuts. This variation adds an extra crunch to the creamy and smooth texture of the original prune whip. You can use any type of nuts you like such as walnuts, pecans, almonds, or hazelnuts. Chop the nuts into small pieces and mix them into the pureed prune mixture along with the whipped cream. This variation is perfect for those who love a good nutty flavor in their desserts.

Spiced Prune Whip

Another variation of prune whip that adds extra flavor is a spiced version. You can add different spices to the recipe such as cinnamon, ginger, allspice, or nutmeg. These spices bring a warm and cozy sensation to the dessert and make it perfect for those cold winter nights. To make a spiced prune whip, add the spices to the prune mixture before mixing it with the whipped cream. You can adjust the amount of spices depending on your taste preference.

Prune Whip with Fruit

If you love fruit, then you can add a fruity twist to the classic prune whip. You can add any type of fruit you like such as berries, peaches, or apples. To make a fruit prune whip, puree the fruit and mix it with the pureed prunes. Add the whipped cream and mix again until smooth. This variation is perfect for those who want to add more fiber and vitamins to their dessert.

Chocolate Prune Whip

For chocolate lovers, you can add cocoa powder to the prune whip recipe to make a chocolate version. This variation adds a rich and decadent flavor to the dessert. To make a chocolate prune whip, add the cocoa powder to the pureed prune mixture and mix well. Then add the whipped cream and mix again until smooth. You can adjust the amount of cocoa powder depending on your taste preference.

Sugar-Free Prune Whip

For those who want to avoid sugar, you can make a sugar-free version of prune whip. You can use artificial sweeteners like stevia or erythritol to sweeten the dessert. To make a sugar-free prune whip, mix the pureed prunes with the sweetener and a small amount of lemon juice. Add the whipped cream and mix until smooth. This variation is perfect for those who want to enjoy a sweet dessert without the extra calories.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are many different variations of prune whip that you can try at home. Whether you prefer a nutty, fruity, spiced, or chocolate flavor, there is a recipe for you. You can also experiment with different sweeteners to make a sugar-free version. Prune whip is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by all. So, go ahead and have fun trying out different recipes until you find your favorite variation.
Many people enjoy making desserts from scratch, but sometimes it’s fun to put a spin on classic recipes. One dessert that can be easily modified is prune whip. This dessert is an old-fashioned dish consisting of pureed prunes and whipped cream. However, with a few alterations, you can create a slightly different prune whip recipe that will impress your friends and family. In this article, we will discuss valuable tips when making a slightly different prune whip recipe.

Tip 1: Start with Quality Ingredients

The key to making a great prune whip recipe is to use quality ingredients. Start by purchasing high-quality prunes from a reputable source. If possible, choose prunes that are moist and plump, free from any visible damage or mold. You should also invest in high-quality whipping cream and sweeteners. Avoid using low-fat cream or sugar substitutes, as these can affect the texture and taste of your prune whip.

Tip 2: Explore Flavor Combinations

While the classic prune whip recipe calls for prunes and whipped cream, there are many flavor combinations you can experiment with. For example, you can add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice to your prune mixture. This will give your dessert a warm, cozy taste that is perfect for fall or winter. If you prefer a tart flavor, consider adding lemon or orange zest to your prune mixture. You can also experiment with different sweeteners, such as honey or maple syrup, to give your dessert a unique taste.

Tip 3: Experiment with Texture

Another way to create a slightly different prune whip recipe is to experiment with texture. While the classic recipe calls for a smooth, velvety texture, you can add different ingredients to create a chunky or crunchy texture. For example, you can add chopped nuts or dried fruit to your prune mixture to give it a crunch. Or, you could add oats or chia seeds to create a thicker, more textured dessert.

Tip 4: Garnish Your Prune Whip

Garnishing your prune whip is another great way to create a slightly different dessert. Consider adding fresh fruit, like strawberries, to give your dessert a burst of color and flavor. You can also sprinkle chopped nuts or coconut flakes on top of your whipped cream for an added crunch. If you’re feeling creative, try piping your whipped cream into creative shapes or patterns. This will add a unique touch to your prune whip and impress your guests.

Tip 5: Serve Your Prune Whip in Different Ways

Finally, you can create a slightly different prune whip recipe by serving your dessert in different ways. While the classic recipe calls for serving prune whip in a bowl or ramekin, you can get creative with your presentation. For example, you could serve your prune whip in a shot glass or small glass jar, perfect for individual servings. Another option is to serve your prune whip in a baked pie crust or tart shell, giving it a more sophisticated look.
Conclusion
In conclusion, creating a slightly different prune whip recipe is a fun and creative way to experiment with dessert. By following these valuable tips, you can add new flavors, textures, and presentations to this classic dish. Whether you’re serving prune whip for a family dinner or a fancy occasion, your guests are sure to be impressed.

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