Zesty Mango Salsa with Italian Poached Meringue

Floating islands served with fresh mango salsa, zesty lime, and delicate poached meringues for a light vegetarian dessert.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 362.6 kcals 1450.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 74.7 grams 298.8 grams
Fat 3.9 grams 15.6 grams
Protein 8.6 grams 34.2 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
400
ml
Fruits
1
piece
Mango
peeled, stone removed, flesh cut in half lengthways
2
piece
Lime
juice and zest
Liquids
200
ml
Water
cold
NutsSeeds
1
bunch
Mint
finely chopped, reserve a few leaves for garnish
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
seeds only
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
pod only
Other
5
piece
Egg Whites
free-range
1
piece
Jalebi Sweets
to serve, optional

Steps

  • Purée half of the mango with the lime juice in a food processor.
  • Mix the diced remaining mango with mint, lime zest, and vanilla seeds.
  • Combine the mango purée with the diced mango mixture.
  • Dissolve sugar, water, and liquid glucose in a pan and bring to a boil.
  • Clean sugar crystals from the pan sides using a wet pastry brush.
  • Heat the syrup to 115°C using a sugar thermometer.
  • Whisk egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form.
  • Slowly pour the hot syrup into the whites while whisking until thick and cold.
  • Boil milk with the vanilla pod then reduce to a simmer.
  • Shape the meringue into quenelles using two dessert spoons.
  • Poach quenelles in simmering milk for 2 minutes per side.
  • Divide salsa into dishes and top with the warm poached meringues.