Wild Strawberries and Yuzu Sorbet

A complex chef-level dessert featuring churned strawberry yuzu sorbet, basil-infused meringues, strawberry jam, and a chilled basil soup.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 710.1 kcals 2840.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 167.6 grams 670.5 grams
Fat 1.7 grams 6.8 grams
Protein 4.6 grams 18.2 grams
Cook Time
180 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
150
g
Sugar
for sorbet syrup
100
g
Caster Sugar
for meringue
100
g
Icing Sugar
for meringue
1
spoon
Gelcrem Fred
thickening agent
120
g
Sugar
divided for basil soup
1.5
leaves
Gelatine
soaked in iced water
CondimentsSauces
50
g
100
ml
Vanilla Syrup
extra for dressing
Dairy
100
g
Egg White
pasteurised
Fruits
1
kg
160
g
Gariguette Strawberries
hulled and quartered
1
piece
Lime
zest only
Liquids
NutsSeeds
1
bunch
Micro Basil Leaves
for garnish
Other
50
g
Marshmallows
for garnish

Steps

  • Blend wild strawberries until smooth and pass through a sieve.
  • Boil sugar and 150ml of water in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves into a syrup.
  • Mix the strawberry purée and yuzu juice into the syrup and churn in an ice cream maker.
  • Preheat the oven to 80°C.
  • Whisk egg whites and sugars in a mixer until stiff peaks form, then pipe small dots onto a lined tray.
  • Bake for 2 to 3 hours until firm and stir through crushed basil leaves while warm.
  • Pulse jam ingredients in a blender until incorporated and strain into jars.
  • Boil 70g sugar and 350ml water, stir in soaked gelatine, and leave to cool.
  • Blend basil and sugar into a paste, add lemon juice and gelatine mixture, then sieve.
  • Dress the gariguette and alpine strawberries with vanilla syrup.
  • Assemble bowls with strawberries, meringues, jam, micro basil, sorbet, and citrus zest.
  • Finish with vanilla syrup, marshmallows, and pour the chilled basil soup at the table.