This is a perfect fruit and cheese pairing that will do nicely at a holiday table, or while entertaining guests. After all we all do indulge, at least a wee bit during these months. This dessert however has a bit of holiday sparkle with, let’s just say a tad less caloric overload.
The warming spices have an aroma that just instantly relaxes and brings us to thoughts of the Season. This is one dessert that is as much a pleasure to prepare as it is to eat. Or perhaps it is just me, the seduction of fall scents and warming thoughts that surround this Season? 
Spiced Rum Plum Stacks with Mascarpone
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
These spiced rum plum stacks with mascarpone are a delightful dessert that combines the warmth of holiday spices with the freshness of plums, perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
- 6 fresh plums
- 1 cup (236 ml) spiced rum
- 1/2 (118 ml)cup water
- 1 Tbs (15 ml) honey
- 1 tsp (5 ml) butter
- 1 tsp(5 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 vanilla bean, split
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 pinch nutmeg, ground
- 1 pinch cardamom, ground
- 6 oz (170 gr) mascarpone cheese
- 6 large mint leaves, chiffonade style
- Additional mint leaves for garnish, optional
- Cocoa shavings for garnesh, optional
- Large saute pan with lid
Instructions
- Core the plums at the navel, similar to coring an apple, and remove the pits. Slice the plums horizontally into rounds.
- In a sauté pan, combine the spiced rum, water, butter, honey, lemon juice, vanilla bean, cinnamon stick, and nutmeg. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add the sliced plums to the pan and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the plums are tender and infused with the spiced liquid.
- Remove the plums from the pan and let them cool slightly.
- To serve, stack the plum slices on a plate, layering with dollops of mascarpone cheese between the slices.
- Drizzle some of the reduced spiced liquid from the pan over the plum stacks for added flavor.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the spiced rum with apple cider. Store any leftover plums in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Serve the dessert slightly warm or at room temperature for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15
this is colourful wonderful
Thanks Akheela :)
Gorgeous!
Thanks Sam :)
Such a lovely, elegant dessert!
Thanks Carolyn :)
What a cool idea and an amazingly refreshing dish! Wonderful post
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Thank you, glad you liked it :)
What a cool idea and an amazingly refreshing dish! Wonderful post
Thank you :)
The dessert looks fabulous. Plum, mascapone and rum equals a happy mouth.
Thank you…especially the rum :)
This sounds amazing! Can’t wait to try it! I love your recipes!
Thank you so much Lori :)