DIY: A sandwich for dessert

With a plum & cream cheese spread

Raw Materials:

• 2 plums
• ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 4 slices white bread
• ¼ cup cream cheese
• 2 tbsp chocolate sauce, for garnish
• 2 tbsp butter, for toasting

How to do it:
For plum compote:

• Wash two fresh plums. Remove the seed and chop the fruit. Add the plums, water, and sugar to a saucepan. Cook until the plums turn soft and mushy. Remove from stove and add vanilla extract, whisk well. Let it cool completely before use.

For sandwich:

• Spread 1-2 tbsp of plum compote on one side of the bread and 1-2 tbsp of cream cheese on the other. Press and close the sandwich. Repeat the same with the other two slices.
• Heat a flat pan. Spread butter on both sides of the closed sandwich and toast until crisp and golden brown.
• Serve warm with a drizzling of chocolate sauce.

Priya Srinivasan is a home chef.

• Food and Dining