Fruit Meringue Gâteau

A stunning layered dessert featuring crisp meringue discs, rich vanilla cream, and seasonal fresh fruits topped with caramelized almonds.

Vegetarian Dessert Fruit Gluten Free Meringue

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1122.6

kcal / serving

6735.6 kcal total

Carbs

90.4g

per serving

542.4 g total

Fat

83.6g

per serving

501.8 g total

Protein

8.6g

per serving

51.4 g total

Cook Time

125

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

300

Caster Sugar

For the meringues

tbsp

Vanilla Bean Paste

For the filling

100

Caster Sugar

For the caramelized topping

Dairy

1000

Double Cream

For the filling

Fruits

500

Strawberries

Hulls removed, halved

piece

Plums

Stones removed, finely sliced

piece

Figs

Ripe, cut into small wedges

NutsSeeds

tbsp

Almonds

Toasted, flaked

Other

piece

Egg Whites

Free-range

Method

Preheat the oven to 110°C.

Draw four 20cm circles onto baking paper and place them onto four flat baking trays.

Whisk egg whites to soft peaks, then add sugar and whisk until smooth and stiff.

Pipe the mixture into 20cm discs using a 1cm nozzle and smooth with a wet palette knife.

Bake the meringues for 2 hours and allow them to cool completely.

Whisk the double cream and vanilla bean paste until soft peaks form.

Layer meringue discs with cream and sliced fruit on a cake stand.

Caramelize sugar in a pan, coat almonds in it, and drizzle over the gâteau.

Chill the dessert in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.