Plum Cream

4 servings

45 minutes

Plum cream is an exquisite dessert of French cuisine that captivates with its delicate texture and rich fruity flavor. Its origin traces back to the traditions of creating refined creams, where juicy seasonal fruits became the foundation of culinary masterpieces. In this recipe, ripe plums gently cooked in apple juice turn into a silky puree enriched with fresh lemon tartness. Whipped eggs with sugar give the cream lightness, while cream adds richness and velvetiness. The dessert is served chilled, garnished with fragrant fresh mint, making it a perfect finish to an elegant dinner. Plum cream is versatile: it can be enjoyed as a standalone treat or as a refined filling for pastries and desserts.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 304.5
• Proteins: 9.7g
• Fats: 11.9g
• Carbohydrates: 40.4g

Ingredients

• Plums: 750 g
• Apple juice: 100 ml
• Lemon zest: 1 tsp
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Sugar: 4 tbsp
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Cream: 250 ml
• Fresh mint: 1 bunch

Cooking steps

1. Cut the pitted plums into small cubes, cook in apple juice until soft, and strain through a sieve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Plums: 750 g
   • Apple juice: 100 ml

2. Add lemon juice and zest and heat it up.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon
   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon

3. Beat the eggs with sugar until frothy. While continuing to beat, add the hot plum puree. Bring to a boil, but do not boil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 4 tablespoons
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Plums: 750 g

4. Cool the prepared cream, divide it into bowls, and chill.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream: 250 ml

5. Before serving, decorate the cream with mint leaves.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh mint: 1 bunch