Prune Mousse

Name: Prune Mousse
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound dried pitted prunes; 1 1/2 cups brewed tea (preferably orange pekoe); 1/2 cup Armagnac; 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar (or to taste); 1 cup heavy cream; 2 egg whites

By Moira Hodgson

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Total Time: 27 minutes
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

½pound dried pitted prunes
1½cups brewed tea (preferably orange pekoe)
½cup Armagnac
1 to 2tablespoons lemon juice
2 to 3tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
1cup heavy cream
2egg whites

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Preparation

Step 1
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.
Step 2
Whip the heavy cream and fold it into the prunes.
Step 3
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.