How to make Berry Meringue Nests -

These easy, light swirled raspberry meringue nests have a double dose of raspberries: swirled into the meringues, and served on top with whipped cream!

Sanjeev Kapoor

This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

Main Ingredients : Wild berry jam, Eggs (अंडे)

Cuisine : Fusion

Course : Desserts


Berry Meringue Nests

Berry Meringue Nests Recipe Card

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Fusion cuisine is one that combines elements of different culinary traditions. Cuisines of this type are not categorized according to any one particular cuisine style and have played a part in a number of innovations.
Fusion food is a general term for the combination of various forms of cookery and comes in several forms.  

Prep Time : 41-50 minutes

Cook time : 26-30 minutes

Serve : 4

Level Of Cooking : Easy

Taste : Sweet

Ingredients for Berry Meringue Nests Recipe

  • Wild berry jam 1/2 cup

  • Eggs 3

  • Castor sugar 150 grams

  • Fresh cream 1/4 cup

  • Dark chocolate chopepd 1/4 cup

  • Icing sugar for dusting

  • Mixed fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries) for garnishing

  • Fresh mint sprigs for garnishing

Method

Step 1

Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 2

Separate egg whites from yolks and put them in a bowl. Keep the yolks in another bowl. Beat the whites till fluffy.

Step 3

Add sugar, little by little, and continue beating till stiff peaks are formed. Transfer into a piping bag fitted with a nozzle.

Step 4

Pipe out the mixture in the shape of nests on the lined tray. Set aside to rest for 15-20 minutes.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 150° C.

Step 6

Keep the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.

Step 7

To make chocolate ganache, heat cream in a non-stick pan. Add chocolate and mix till the chocolate melts. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 8

To make berry compote, heat wild berry jam in another non-stick pan. Add 2-3 tbsps water, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 9

Place the meringue nests on a serving platter. Top with a spoonful of berry compote on each and drizzle chocolate ganache. Dust icing sugar, garnish with mixed berries and fresh mint and serve immediately.

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