Preparation time: 15 min.
Chilling time: 2 hrs.

Elegant enough for company but inexpensive enough for every day, this delicious dessert is easy to make. Unmold it in your nicest glass dessert dishes and top with delectable Creme Francaise.

For 4 servings you will need:
1 cup soft pitted dried prunes
1 cup water
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
¼ cup cream sherry
½ cup orange juice
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
Crème Francaise (recipe follows)
Grated orange rind

Crème Francaise: Soften 1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese. Add 1 Tbsp. sugar and ¼ tsp. vanilla extract. Gradually added ½ cup whipping cream, beating with electric mixer only until of sauce consistency.

Preparation:

1. Put prunes in saucepan and add water. Bring to boiling. Cover and simmer 8 min. or until prunes are just tender.
2. Remove from heat. Drain, reserving liquid. Cool prunes, then dice and set aside.
3. Measure juice and add enough cold water to make 1¼ cups. Place in small saucepan and sprinkle with the gelatin. Heat, stirring, until gelatin is dissolved.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in sherry, orange juice, sugar, lemon juice and lemon rind. Fold in prunes.
5. Pour into 4 individual molds, serving dishes, or custard cups and chill 2 hrs. or until firm.

For 8 servings: Double the ingredients.

Tips: Cream sherry is best in this recipe but other kinds can be used.

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