Smooth Sieved Prune Souffle With Cream Of Tartar

Ingredients

• 1 cup stewed prunes, stoned and rubbed through a sieve
• 5 egg whites
• 5 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 pinch cream of tartar
• Few grains of salt
• Butter for greasing dish

Method

1. 1 Stone and sieve the stewed prunes until smooth.
2. 2 Beat egg whites to stiff peaks, adding sugar, cream of tartar, and salt.
3. 3 Gently fold in the prunes.
4. 4 Pour into a buttered baking dish.
5. 5 Bake in a slow oven (300°F) for 20 minutes.
6. 6 Serve hot or cold with boiled custard.