When you get sweet tooth cravings and you are trying to eat healthy, what can you do? If you belong to this category of people, please continue to read.
Today, I am sharing with you my after meal light sweet treat recipe. This treat I grew up with and my mom, who still lives in Ukraine, didn't like to bake, so this was a regular sweet treat that I ate during my childhood. NO BAKE SWEET TREAT!
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Ukrainian style walnut-stuffed prunes are healthy and easy to make. These are even fun to make with the kiddos. Cooking with kids is Important.
I often cook my home country's food, which causes me to often think about my home town and the danger that is there. The war is still raging and my family in Ukraine is always on my mind.
Now my mom describes how a new cemetery gets built every few months. It is a very scary time in Ukraine. My mom is turning 82 next month and with every day that passes, the chances for her to physically see my children and to meet my youngest daughter are few.
What to like about Walnut Stuffed Prunes with Creamy Topping?
These traditional Ukrainian Walnut Stuffed Prunes with Creamy Topping, are incredibly easy to make, fun to eat and good for you.
Dried prunes and other dried fruit is a big part of Ukrainian cuisine. (Keep an eye out for my dried pear recipe that is coming soon).
EVERY SINGLE INGREDIENT IS GOOD FOR YOU!
Prunes are so many ways are just superfood. Good source of antioxidants, fiber, minerals and nutrients. And of of course great substitute for sugary snacks.
I think can help with sugar cravings. Specially when you consume with fat rich food such as walnuts, helps slow down the spiking of sugar.
Walnuts
Are another good for you must eat food. They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which most n Americans are deficient on. Very helpful for heart health and brain health, but also for controlling inflammation and improving blood circulation, thought processing and fat helps with blood sugar control. Few walnuts a Day keep your doctor...
Cream & Crème fraiche (fermented cream) whipped cream is incredible great addition to this snack, just tights all together. In the video I whisk together a heavy cream & crème fraiche (I can call it Ukrainian sour cream and we used for so many dishes sweet and savory its one of those must item in my fridge). Check this post about it.
Honey & spirits
Honey is always a better alternative to sugar. And a good quality honey is a beautiful addition. Just a bit of honey sweetness adds a little extra goodness to these Traditional Ukrainian Walnut Stuffed Prunes with Creamy Topping .
Spirits you can totally substitute with a fruit tea.
Clarified butter or Ghee - it is nice addition to this dish, but if you in pinch of time, skip it and use raw nuts.
I hope you will enjoy this simple, very humble recipe making these delectable Ukrainian walnut-stuffed prunes: remember cooking and eating regional foods makes us feel closer to those who live in those regions.
Make this dish together with your little one, and while you do, talk about what’s happening in Ukraine. Use simple explanations and reassure your child that they are safe.
A few words about substitution of ingredients for Walnuts Stuffed Prunes with Creamy Topping
There are only a few ingredients needed and you can find them at any grocery store. Prunes are the star of the show and the rest can be substituted. Look for a sulfate free option, I like these kind. If you are not able to use walnuts then use pecans, macadamia nuts, cashew, etc. For the sweetener, if honey is not your option, use maple syrup or spirits. If alcohol is not what you like to use, skip and use fruit tea. And last but not least, heavy cream and crème fraiche.
Historically Ukrainians have used dried prunes as one of their most prized ingredients and they use them in so many tasty ways
You may like these Ukrainian recipes with prunes:
I hope you give it a try ...
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Soaking time: 30-60 minutes
Making time: 20 minutes
Author: Inna of innichkachef.com
Served: 4 people
Ingredients
2 &1/2 cups of prunes
1 cup raw walnuts
2 cups liqueur of your choice (I used in the video orange liqueur, cognac would be nice too, or use fruit tea for alcohol substitution)
1/2 teaspoon pink salt
1 tablespoon clarified butter or ghee
2 cups heavy cream, cold
1/4 cup crème fraiche
1/4 cup raw honey (plus a few more tablespoons for drizzling)
Directions
First soak the prunes in the alcohol liqueur of your choice. The liqueur can be soaked for an extended period of time to enhance the flavor.
Sauté the nuts in a pan with clarified butter, until the nuts look glossy and slightly darker. You should smell the aroma from nuts. Now let them cool.
Stuff each prune with one half of a walnut. Place them on a platter.
To make the creamy topping, whisk all together the heavy whipping cream, honey and crème fraiche until it is nice and stiff.
Generously cover stuffed prunes with the creamy topping and drizzle with honey.
ENJOY!
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