Lemon and Blueberry Bursts

Dainty purple macaroons topping limoncello-soaked lemon sponges with a tangy blueberry gel and playful sherbet coating.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 260.5 kcals 3125.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 35.6 grams 427.5 grams
Fat 11.5 grams 138.2 grams
Protein 3.6 grams 42.8 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
12 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
50
g
Caster Sugar
for macaroon shells
50
g
Caster Sugar
for sponges
0.33
tsp
75
g
Caster Sugar
for syrup
5
tsp
Granulated Sugar
add more to taste
Dairy
50
g
Butter
melted, plus extra for greasing
1
piece
Egg
free-range
100
ml
Double Cream
whipped to soft peaks
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
zest and juice
75
ml
Lemon Juice
for syrup
1
drop
Lemon Juice
for gel
GrainsCereals
50
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for dusting
Liquids
NutsSeeds
85
g
Almonds
ground
1
pinch
Other
2
piece
Egg Whites
free-range
1
tsp
1
drop

Steps

  • Preheat oven to 150°C and line a tray with silicone paper marked with 4cm circles.
  • Pulse almonds with icing sugar and sieve to remove large pieces.
  • Whisk egg whites with salt until frothy, then add caster sugar gradually until glossy peaks form.
  • Fold egg whites and food coloring into the almond mixture until it reaches a ribbon consistency.
  • Pipe mixture into circles and let set for 15 minutes.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes and cool on a wire rack.
  • Increase oven temperature to 200°C and grease 4cm silicone moulds with butter and flour.
  • Whisk egg and sugar until frothy, then mix in butter, flour, lemon zest, juice, and baking powder.
  • Rest batter for 20 minutes before baking in moulds for 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Cool sponges for 10 minutes then dip into limoncello.
  • Boil lemon juice and sugar for 5 minutes until syrupy and let cool.
  • Blend blueberries to a purée, sieve into a pan, and sprinkle with agar-agar.
  • Heat mixture for 5 minutes, pour into a lined tin, and chill until set.
  • Blend set jelly with lemon juice to create a gel and transfer to a piping bag.
  • Mix granulated sugar, citric acid, and coloring to make sherbet.
  • Brush sponge edges with syrup, roll in sherbet, and pipe gel into a small hole in the top.
  • Pipe whipped cream over the hole and top with a macaroon sandwiched with remaining gel.