Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our cocoa meringue baskets filled with fresh nectarines, luscious berries, and velvety cream. These visually stunning and delectable treats are perfect for special occasions or as a sweet ending to any meal. Dive into the world of flavors with our collection of recipes, including a classic meringue recipe for perfectly crisp and airy baskets, a luscious nectarines and berries compote that bursts with summer freshness, and a rich and creamy custard filling that adds a touch of indulgence. Each recipe is carefully crafted with detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure success in your baking endeavors. Let your creativity shine as you assemble the meringue baskets and fill them with the vibrant compote and creamy custard, creating edible masterpieces that will impress your loved ones. Embark on this culinary adventure and treat yourself to the symphony of flavors and textures that await you.
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BERRY BASKET CAKE
Good taste never goes out of style. We updated this retro recipe from Betty's Easy Entertaining book by using Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix.
Provided by Becky Rosenthal
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make, bake and cool cake mix in 2 (9-inch) round cake pans using water, oil and eggs as directed on box. Wrap or bag 1 cooled cake layer; freeze for a future use.
- To make the meringue, heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer on high speed until frothy. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Stir in vanilla. Spoon meringue over remaining cooled cake layer, making bowl in center of cake for berries.
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool completely on cooling rack.
- At serving time, gently stir berries with honey to coat. Fill bowl in cooled cake with berries.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
MERINGUES WITH FRESH BERRIES
Juicy ripe berries and a dollop of light cream fill these cloudlike meringue desserts. When I double this recipe to serve friends, they always rave about it. -Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add cream of tartar and salt; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla., Drop meringue into two mounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Shape into 3-1/2-in. cups with the back of a spoon. , Bake at 225° until set and dry, 1 to 1-1/4 hours. Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven for 1 hour. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a small bowl, combine berries and, if desired, sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Combine sour cream and extract; spoon into meringue shells. Top with berries. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips
- For a crispier meringue basket, bake it for a few minutes longer. Keep an eye on it to avoid burning. - Make sure to use ripe nectarines and berries for the best flavor. - If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a freezer bag with the corner snipped off. - To make the whipped cream, chill the bowl and whisk attachment beforehand. This will help the cream whip up faster and more easily. - For a more elegant presentation, arrange the baskets on a serving platter and top with a dusting of powdered sugar. ###Conclusion
This recipe for Cocoa Meringue Baskets with Nectarines, Berries, and Cream is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The meringue baskets are light and crispy, while the filling is sweet and tart. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for something special to make, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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