Drunken Prunes
Dried prunes rehydrated in wine, stuffed with cream cheese, pistachios and drizzled with honey.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Servings: 13 (5 prunes per serving)
Ingredients:
- 18 ounces Southern Grove Prunes
- 2 1/2 cups Crimson Root Dark Red Blend Wine*
- 8 ounces Happy Farms Cream Cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup Countryside Creamery Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped Southern Grove Shelled Pistachios
- 3 tablespoons Simply Nature Organic Wildflower Honey
*These are Seasonal items that are only in stores for a limited time and may no longer be available.
Directions:
- In a medium saucepan, combine prunes and wine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until wine reduces to a syrup consistency. Remove from heat, allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese and lemon zest. Using a hand mixer, mix until smooth.
- Add the heavy cream and whip. Stir in pistachios.
- With a sharp paring knife, butterfly cut each prune. Scoop 1/2 teaspoon cream cheese into each prune.
- Plate and drizzle with honey.
Tip: Use your favorite wine to experiment with different flavor combinations.
Recipe Courtesy of Chef Michelle, ALDI Test Kitchen