Blackberry Meringue Parfait

A sophisticated dessert featuring crisp meringue, frozen blackberry parfait, Italian meringue topping, and warm flambéed blackberries.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 644 kcals 5152 kcals
Carbohydrates 96.9 grams 774.8 grams
Fat 24.8 grams 198.5 grams
Protein 8 grams 64.2 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
225
g
Caster Sugar
For the meringue base
1.5
tsp
Cornflour
For the meringue base
225
g
Caster Sugar
For the parfait
175
g
Caster Sugar
For the Italian meringue
CondimentsSauces
1
tsp
White Wine Vinegar
For the meringue base
150
ml
Vanilla Custard
Ready-made, for the parfait
Dairy
350
ml
Double Cream
Whipped until firm peaks, for the parfait
25
g
Butter
For frying the blackberries
Fruits
450
g
Blackberries
For the parfait
0.5
piece
Lemon
Juice only, for the parfait
1
tsp
Lemon Juice
For the Italian meringue
200
g
Blackberries
For the garnish
Liquids
75
ml
Water
Cold, for the Italian meringue
3
tbsp
Blackberry Liqueur
For flambéing
Other
3
piece
Egg Whites
Free-range, for the meringue base
3
piece
Egg Whites
Free-range, for the parfait
3
piece
Egg Whites
Free-range, for the Italian meringue

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 140°C and line a tray with parchment.
  • Whisk three egg whites to soft peaks, then gradually whisk in 225g sugar, cornflour, and vinegar until glossy.
  • Bake spoonfuls of meringue for 10 minutes, then leave in the turned-off oven until crisp.
  • Purée 450g blackberries, custard, and lemon juice, then fold into whipped cream.
  • Whisk three egg whites with 225g sugar to stiff peaks and fold into the blackberry cream.
  • Spoon mixture into a lined 25cm springform tin and tap to release air.
  • Freeze the parfait for at least 4 hours or overnight until solid.
  • Heat 175g sugar and water in a pan until the syrup reaches 110°C.
  • Whisk three egg whites and lemon juice to firm peaks.
  • Remove sugar syrup from heat once it reaches 121°C.
  • Whisk syrup into egg whites in a steady stream for 5 minutes and place in a piping bag.
  • Fry butter and 200g blackberries, add liqueur, and flambé for one minute.
  • Assemble by plating crumbled meringue, parfait slices, piped Italian meringue, and warm blackberries.