Desserts
Prunes with Sour Cream
Prep
20 minutes plus soaking
Cook
No cook
Prunes with Sour Cream brings together soft prunes, cool sour cream, and walnuts in a simple dessert that feels rich, mellow, and quietly elegant.
Ingredients
- 500 g prunes Boiling water, for soaking 100 g walnut halves or chopped walnuts 300 g sour cream, chilled
Instructions
- 1Rinse the prunes. Cover with boiling water and let them soak for several hours or overnight. Drain the prunes and remove the pits if needed. Stuff each prune with a walnut half or a little chopped walnut. Arrange the prunes on a serving plate. Spoon the chilled sour cream over the top. Sprinkle with finely ground walnuts before serving.
Best Served With
Butter cookies
Cook's Note
Soak the prunes until fully plump, then chill the sour cream well so the dessert stays cool and balanced.
Why This Recipe Works
Soaking makes the prunes tender and sweet, walnuts add gentle richness, and sour cream keeps the finish cool instead of heavy.
Make It Yours
Add vanilla to the cream. Increase the cocoa for a darker layer. Finish the top with toasted nuts or cake crumbs.