Rosehip Iced Gem Meringues

Sophisticated homemade iced gems featuring rosehip syrup and crystallised rose petals held together with a dab of white chocolate.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 16.5 kcals 495.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 2.8 grams 83.2 grams
Fat 0.5 grams 16.4 grams
Protein 0.2 grams 5.1 grams
Cook Time
100 mins
Produces
30 meringues
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
1
piece
Egg White
Large
Other

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 110°C and line a large baking sheet with baking parchment.
  • Fit a piping bag with a small star nozzle.
  • Whisk the egg white in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form.
  • Whisk in the sugar one tablespoon at a time until fully dissolved.
  • Create a ripple effect in the meringue using food colouring on a cocktail stick.
  • Transfer the mixture to the piping bag and secure the parchment with small dots of meringue.
  • Pipe small meringues onto the parchment and bake for 100 minutes.
  • Allow meringues to cool after baking.
  • Melt the white chocolate over a pan of simmering water and stir in the rosehip syrup.
  • Roughly chop the rose petals using a food processor or knife.
  • Spread chocolate on each meringue base, dip in rose petals, and let set.