Wonton Plum Shortcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2. 2
   Melt the butter in the butter warmer or saucepan.
3. 3
   Halve and pit each plum, and slice each half into 6 wedges.
4. 4
   Place the wedges, 2 tablespoons of the sugar, and the ginger in one of the bowls and toss to combine.
5. 5
   Brush both sides of each wonton wrapper with a little melted butter.
6. 6
   Place on the baking sheet and sprinkle them with 1 tablespoon of the sugar.
7. 7
   Bake until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
8. 8
   Watch them carefully; after they brown, they will burn quickly.
9. 9
   Combine the heavy cream, vanilla, and the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in the other bowl and whip with the mixer until soft peaks form.
10. 10
    To assemble the dessert, place 1 wonton on each of the dessert plates.
11. 11
    Place 3 plum slices on top of each wonton, and top with a dollop of the whipped cream.
12. 12
    Lay the remaining 4 wontons on top of each pile of fruit and cream, and place 3 plum slices and a dollop of whipped cream on the second wonton.
13. 13
    Serve immediately.