Baked plums with ice cream
2 servings
60 minutes
Baked plums with ice cream are a true embodiment of European elegance in desserts. This dish harmoniously combines the sweetness of fruits, deep wine aroma, and warm spice notes. Plums soaked in red wine acquire a rich flavor and tender texture, while spices add a rich, warming touch to the sauce. Baked until soft, they reveal their natural sugars that perfectly complement the cooling lightness of vanilla ice cream. This dish is perfect for concluding a cozy dinner, adding sophistication and warmth. It can be served as a standalone dessert or with light almond cookies. The exquisite taste and aroma evoke classic French or Italian desserts, offering enjoyment with every bite.
1
Preheat the oven to 220–250 degrees (if you have a grill, it's better to turn it on).
2
Wash the plums, cut them in half and remove the pit. Pour wine over them and let sit for 30 minutes. Place in a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Dot the plums with small pieces of butter and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of sugar on top. Bake until the plums are soft but not falling apart.
- Plums: 6 pieces
- Red dry wine: 300 ml
- Butter: 15 g
- Sugar: 6 teaspoons
3
Pour the wine in which the plums were marinated into a saucepan. Add spices and sugar. Place on the heat and stir constantly. The sauce should thicken.
- Red dry wine: 300 ml
- Anise (star anise): 1 piece
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Carnation: 1 piece
- Sugar: 6 teaspoons
4
Serve the plums drizzled with sauce and vanilla ice cream.
- Plums: 6 pieces
- Sugar: 6 teaspoons