Description
A perfectly crisp meringue with a marshmallow center, topped with gently whipped vanilla-scented cream and sweet, tangy caramelised nectarines.
Ingredients
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- 225g (8 oz) caster or granulated sugar
- 4 egg whites
- 1 tsp cornflour
- 6 nectarines (or plums, peaches - any other stone fruit)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 150 degrees Celsius (300 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Place the egg whites and all of the sugar in a heatproof bowl. Heat a saucepan full of water on the stove, and when simmering, place the bowl over the saucepan, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
- Whisk the egg whites and sugar over the simmering water until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is warm to the touch.
- Remove the bowl from the heat and whisk the mixture on high speed until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
- Gently fold in the cornflour.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spoon the meringue mixture onto the sheet, shaping into a circle or individual portions as desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the meringues are crisp and dry. Turn off the oven and leave the meringues to cool completely inside.
- For the caramelised nectarines, halve and pit the nectarines. Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, add the brown sugar, and stir until dissolved.
- Add the nectarines to the pan, cut side down, and cook until they are caramelised and soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- For the vanilla cream, whip the heavy cream with the seeds of the vanilla bean until soft peaks form.
- To assemble, top the cooled meringue with the vanilla cream and arrange the caramelised nectarines on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe is versatile; you can substitute nectarines with other stone fruits like plums or peaches.
- Ensure the meringues cool completely in the oven to maintain their crisp texture.
- The vanilla cream can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator until needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 40