Dried Plum Whip (Prune Whip)
Ingredients
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
¼ cup cold water
¼ cup prune juice
1 cup pitted dried plums
1 cup prune juice
Wedge of lemon
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 egg whites
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Garnish of dried plums and walnuts
Whipped cream, if desired
Directions
Put gelatin and cold water into the container of blender. Cover and blend until gelatin is softened. Heat prune juice; add and blend until gelatin is dissolved. Add 1/2 cup dried plums and 1/2 cup prune juice; blend until pureed. Empty blender container and repeat this process with remaining juice, dried plums, wedge of lemon and salt until 1 cup of puree is produced.
Beat egg whites until frothy, then gradually add sugar and vanilla. Continue to beat until stiff. Fold in pureed mixture.
Place mixture in a 2-quart mold or serving bowl; chill. Garnish with dried plums, walnuts, and whipped cream.
