Smashed Meringue, Berries and Persian Fairy Floss
This smashed meringue is a quick and easy dessert with the WOW factor. Add a delicate flourish of Persian Fairy Floss to add sweetness and sensationalism!
Recipe by Ang Quinlan from GH Nutrition
Ingredients
1 tub strawberries, hulled and quartered
½ cup (combined) cherries, raspberries, and blueberries (for decoration)
1 tablespoon caster sugar
2 tablespoons caramelised balsamic dressing
600 ml thickened cream
Scraped seeds of ½ Vanilla Pod (or 2 teaspoons of good quality vanilla extract)
1 packet meringue kisses (available from Deli Planet)
1 Pack (180 g) Rose Pashmak (gourmet Persian Fairy Floss available from Deli Planet)
Equipment
Glasses or jars
Recipe
Place strawberries in a bowl, sprinkle with caster sugar and add caramelised balsamic dressing. Mix gently and set aside for 10 minutes or until strawberries have softened.
Combine cream and vanilla pod seeds and whip until soft peaks form.
Crumble meringue kisses and add to the cream mixture (leave some for decoration).
Layer your chosen glass or jar with the strawberries, then the cream mixture.
Top with extra meringue, strawberries, cherries, raspberries, blueberries, and a mint sprig.
Flourish with Persian fairy floss.
