Cheesecake Mousse with Rum-Poached Plums

1. 1

   Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan simmer 1 cup water, granulated sugar, and rum, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Pit plums and cut each plum into 12 wedges.

4. 4

   Simmer plums in syrup until tender, 2 to 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer plum mixture to a bowl and set it in bowl of ice water.

6. 6

   Let plum mixture stand, stirring occasionally, until chilled.

7. 7

   In a bowl whisk together cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and a pinch salt until smooth.

8. 8

   In another bowl beat heavy cream until it holds soft peaks and whisk into cream-cheese mixture.

9. 9

   Divide mixture between 2 goblets and chill, covered, 15 minutes.

10. 10

    Serve mousse topped with plums and some syrup.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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