PRUNE MOUSSE

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From NYTimes.com. Originally published with FOOD; DRIED FRUITS CAN BRIGHTEN DESSERTS By MOIRA HODGSON, February 21, 1988

Provided by Second2None

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb dried prune, pitted
1 1/2 cups brewed tea (preferably orange pekoe)
1/2 cup armagnac
1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 -3 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
1 cup heavy cream
2 egg whites

Steps:

  • Simmer the prunes, covered, in the tea and Armagnac with the lemon juice and sugar until soft (about 15 to 20 minutes). Puree in the food processor and add more sugar if necessary. Cool.
  • Whip the heavy cream and fold it into the prunes. Whip the egg whites and fold them into the prunes. Pour into a serving dish or individual dishes and chill for one to two hours before serving. YIELD 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.2, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 81.5, Sodium 53.9, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 28.2, Protein 4.3

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