Fresh Plum Tapioca - Complete Dessert

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Course : Puddings
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1/2 cup sugar -- divided
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 large egg -- separated
1 cup sliced fresh plums
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
 

Preparation:

1. Mix tapioca, 6 tablespoons sugar and salt in a medium saucepan. 2.Stir in milk, egg yolk and plums; let stand 5 minutes, then heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. 3.Cool. 4.Beat egg white until soft peaks form; beat in remaining sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. 5.Gently fold egg white into cooked plum mixture; stir in vanilla and let stand 20 minutes. 6.Chill; garnish with slices of fresh plums.