Plum & white chocolate fool

Method

• 1
  Drain plums, reserving 3/4 cup of the juice. Halve the plums, then remove and discard the stones. Place the reserved juice in a large frying pan and add the sugar. Stir over medium heat for 1 min or until the sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium-high and gently boil for 3 mins or until the syrup thickens and reduces to 1/2 cup. Set aside to cool.
• 2
  Meanwhile, place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on medium, stirring with a metal spoon every 30 secs, for 2-3 mins or until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool. Use an electric beater to beat the cream in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Gently stir in the mascarpone until combined, then fold in the melted chocolate and vanilla bean paste. Cover and store in the fridge until ready to serve.
• 3
  Layer the plums, plum syrup and white chocolate cream in six 1 1/2-cup glasses. Sprinkle with almonds.