Grilled Pound Cake with Brandied Red Plums
Photo: Jeffery Cross; Styling: Jeffrey Larsen
When plums are at their juiciest best, they're great in a quick dessert. If you don't already have the grill going, just broil or toast the pound cake until golden.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Mix plums with pomegranate molasses, brandy, and sugar. Let steep until juicy and flavorful, at least 10 minutes.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, grill pound-cake slices over medium heat on both sides until grill marks appear, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
3
Spoon plums onto cake slices, dividing evenly, and top with whipped cream and almonds.
Ingredients
2 large red plums, sliced
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons brandy
1/2 teaspoon sugar
4 1-in.-thick slices toasted pound cake, storebought or homemade
About 1/4 cup whipped cream
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
Directions
Step 1
1
Mix plums with pomegranate molasses, brandy, and sugar. Let steep until juicy and flavorful, at least 10 minutes.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, grill pound-cake slices over medium heat on both sides until grill marks appear, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
3
Spoon plums onto cake slices, dividing evenly, and top with whipped cream and almonds.
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