Mini Black Forest Meringues with Everlasting Syllabub

Exquisite meringue baskets filled with citrus-infused syllabub, topped with dark forest fruits and served with crispy meringue dipping sticks.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 439 kcals 5268 kcals
Carbohydrates 45.1 grams 541.6 grams
Fat 25.2 grams 302.4 grams
Protein 2.9 grams 34.2 grams
Cook Time
160 mins
Produces
12 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
200
g
Caster Sugar
for baskets
100
g
Caster Sugar
for sticks
Dairy
600
ml
Fruits
2
piece
Lemon
zest and juice
175
g
Black Cherries
stoned and halved
Liquids
4
tbsp
2
tbsp
Water
for baskets
2
tbsp
Water
for sticks
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Nutmeg
freshly grated
12
piece
Other
100
g
Egg Whites
free-range
100
g
Egg Whites
free-range, for sticks

Steps

  • Stir dessert wine, brandy, lemon zest, juice, and sugar in a bowl until dissolved and leave covered overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 125°C and line two trays with greaseproof paper, drawing twelve 6cm circles on one.
  • Mix caster sugar with blackcurrant powder for the baskets and set aside.
  • Whisk egg whites to stiff peaks, add water for two minutes, then whisk in the blackcurrant sugar until firm.
  • Pipe 1cm thick circles and two-layer walls onto the guide lines to form baskets.
  • Mix caster sugar with raspberry powder for the sticks and set aside.
  • Whisk egg whites to stiff peaks, add water for two minutes, then whisk in the raspberry sugar until firm.
  • Pipe 5cm sticks onto the second baking tray.
  • Bake at 125°C for 40 minutes, then reduce to 110°C for two hours before cooling on a rack.
  • Strain the soaked liquid, add nutmeg and cream, then whisk until it holds its shape and chill.
  • Fill baskets with syllabub, garnish with fruit and basil, and serve with sticks for dipping.