Black Plum Delight with Caramel Crust

1 Preheat the oven to 180°C

Place the plums in a saucepan, cover them with water and bring to a boil

Cool and puree the mixture in a processor or blender until smooth

Set aside

2 Beat the egg whites until frothy, then add sugar, lemon zest, and continue beating until stiff peaks form

Mix with the plum paste

3 Butter the cake pan and dust it with sugar

Place the plum paste and bake in a water bath at 180°C with the oven door slightly open until golden brown

4 Let it cool and unmold

If baked in a refractory dish, do not unmold and serve in slices

Caramel Crust

1 In a small saucepan, mix sugar and water

Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until caramelized

2 Pour onto a smooth surface, greased and let cool completely

Mash with an immersion blender to form a crumbly mixture

Serve on top of the dessert.