Prune Whip

This prune whip dessert is wonderful. A sweetened prune purée is folded into stiff egg whites, then baked until golden brown. Serve it chilled with whipped cream.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 152 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or as needed
• 6 large egg whites
• 1 tablespoon white sugar, or as needed
• 0.25 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 0.33333298563957 cup white sugar
• 1.3329999446869 cups pitted prunes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Butter and sugar a 2-quart baking dish.

Step 2

Combine prunes and 1/3 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Purée prunes in a blender, then transfer back to the saucepan. Add 1/3 cup sugar and heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla.

Step 4

Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until frothy. Add cream of tartar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in prune purée. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned on top, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature, then chill for at least 2 hours before serving.