500g/1lb 2oz plums, cut in half, stones removed
1 tbsp plain flour
2 tbsp brown sugar
170g/6oz caster sugar
30g/1oz flaked almonds (optional)
icing sugar, for dusting
2-3 drops vanilla essence
30g/1oz butter
125ml/4陆fl oz double cream
double cream, to serve
4 free-range eggs
125ml/4陆fl oz milk