COCOA MERINGUE BASKETS WITH NECTARINES, BERRIES, AND CREAM
Categories Milk/Cream Berry Chocolate Egg Fruit Dessert Nectarine Summer Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200°F. Line 3 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Using 3 1/4- to 3 1/2-inch-diameter biscuit cutter or bowl as guide, heavily trace 9 circles on each of 2 parchment-lined baking sheets. On third parchment-lined baking sheet and using same guide, trace 10 semicircles. Turn parchment paper over so that marked side is down (circles and semicircles will show through).
- Whisk 1 1/2 cups sugar and cocoa powder in medium bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla and cream of tartar in large bowl until soft peaks form, about 1 1/2 minutes. Gradually add sugar-cocoa mixture and beat until very stiff and glossy, about 4 minutes.
- Cut off 1/3 to 1/2 inch from 1 corner of 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Scoop enough meringue into bag to fill 3/4 full. Twist bag shut above meringue and hold firmly closed while piping. Pipe small dot of meringue under parchment in each corner of baking sheets. Press parchment onto dots to anchor. To form basket bottoms: Starting in center of each marked circle on 1 baking sheet, pipe meringue in continuous spiral to fill circles completely. Pipe 12 marble-size balls atop edge of each circle. To form basket sides: On second baking sheet, pipe meringue atop edge of traced circles to form rings. Pipe 12 marble-size meringue balls atop each ring, spacing about 1/3 to 1/2 inch apart. To form basket handles: On third sheet, pipe meringue atop outline of semicircles.
- Bake meringues until firm and dry to touch, about 2 hours. Turn off oven; let meringues stand in closed oven overnight to dry completely. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight in single layer at room temperature.)
- Toss nectarine slices with crème de cassis in medium bowl. Beat whipping cream, remaining 6 tablespoons sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla in large bowl until peaks form.
- Place 1 meringue bottom on each of 8 plates. Place 1 meringue side atop each bottom. Spoon dollop of whipped cream into center of each basket. Top with spoonful of nectarine slices, then a few raspberries and blackberries. Repeat with another layer of cream, nectarines, and berries. Dip ends of 1 meringue handle into whipped cream and attach to 1 basket; repeat with remaining handles. Sift powdered sugar over baskets. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.
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anes walker
[email protected]I'm not sure if this recipe would be worth the effort. It looks like it would be a lot of work, and I'm not sure if the end result would be worth it.
Kamal Pordhan
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious, but it seems like it would be a lot of work. I'm not sure if I have the time or patience to make it.
Minu Akther
[email protected]I'm not sure if I can find all the ingredients for this recipe, but I'm going to try to make it anyway.
Born 2kill
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meringue, but I'm willing to try this recipe because it looks so beautiful.
Gladcouts Jumla
[email protected]This recipe seems a bit complicated, but I'm up for the challenge. I think it would be a great dessert to serve at a special occasion dinner.
Loimata Afoa
[email protected]I'm not sure if I have all the ingredients for this recipe, but it looks so good that I'm going to try to make it anyway.
Amrullah Safi
[email protected]This recipe looks amazing! I'm definitely going to try it this weekend.
Charlene Martinez
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe with other fruits. I think it would be great with peaches or raspberries.
Jhamka Ghale
[email protected]These baskets were a lot of work, but they were definitely worth it. They were so impressive and delicious.
F Hf
[email protected]I used a store-bought whipped cream filling, but I think it would have been even better with a homemade filling.
Gladeen Oparah
[email protected]The meringue baskets were a bit fragile, so I had to be careful when filling them. But they were still a beautiful and delicious dessert.
Lethabo Lesame
[email protected]These baskets were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with a less sweet filling.
crunchyfries guys
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of meringue, but I really enjoyed these baskets. The cocoa flavor was rich and chocolatey, and the filling was light and fluffy.
Md oLiUr RoHmAn
[email protected]These baskets were a great way to use up some leftover fruit. They were also a fun and easy dessert to make.
Monica C
[email protected]The cocoa meringue baskets were a beautiful and delicious dessert. I will definitely be making them again.
Sharon Khan
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I used nectarines and berries, but I could easily see this working with other fruits as well.
RICTUS
[email protected]The meringue baskets were a bit tricky to make, but they were definitely worth the effort. They were so light and airy, and they held the filling perfectly.
Blthings
[email protected]These cocoa meringue baskets were such a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet and tart from the fruit and the creamy filling was perfect.