Dried Plum Pudding

In a medium saucepan, bring the dried plums and 1/2 cup of water to a boil

Let it simmer for 5 minutes or until the fruit is tender. Reserve

In a small refrigerator-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over the remaining water and let it hydrate for a few minutes

Bring to a boil in a double boiler and stir until dissolved

Process the dried plums with the cooking liquid and dissolved gelatin

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add sugar and heavy cream

Stir well and reserve

Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, then reserve

Place the pudding mixture over a bowl of cold water and ice and whisk constantly until it reaches the consistency of a raw egg white

Add beaten egg whites to the pudding and mix delicately

Pour into a large serving dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours or until creamy

218 calories per serving