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                               Plum Mousse

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3                    Gelatin sheets
   1       kg           Ripe unblemished plums
                        -- (2 lb)
  50       g            Sugar (1 3/4 oz)
   1       dl           Red wine (1/2 c)
     1/4   ts           Ground cinnamon
   2       dl           Whipping cream (7/8 c)

  Soak the gelatin in little water.
  
  Wash and pit the plums. In a saucepan caramelize the sugar until a
  light brown. Moisten with wine. Add the plums and the cinnamon.
  Stir and cook until very tender. Puree in a blender and strain
  through a fine sieve.
  
  Drain the gelatin. Melt in small saucepan over moderate heat. Stir
  into plum puree. Beat cream until stiff, fold into puree. Transfer
  mixture to a bowl.
  
  Cover and chill for at least 3 hours.
  
  Serving: form balls with a scoop or 2 tablespoons dipped in hot
  water and decorate with a sauce (for example a gingerbread sauce or
  a chocolate sauce).
 

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