Berry Merry-ingue with berrycompote
Enjoy this delightful festive Christmas dessert: the Berry Merry-ingue with berry compote. This delectable treat combines lush meringue with a rich, fruity berry compote made from Beekers Berries. The result is not only a visual delight on the plate but also a flavourful sensation in the mouth. Follow the steps below to prepare a beautiful meringue wreath that is not only impressive but also delicious. It’s the perfect dessert for the holidays.
— INGREDIENTS & SUPPLIES —
For 8 servings | 15 minutes preparation time and 120 minutes baketime
Ingrediënten
- Egg whites from 4 large eggs
- 300 g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- zest of half a lemon
- pinch of salt
- 400 g Beekers Berries soft fruit (we used strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries)
- 40 g granulated sugar
- 300 ml heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp powedered sugar
Supplies
- an oven
- a baking sheet with parchment paper
- a grater
- a saucepan
- a heat-resistant mixing bowl
- two spoons
- a hand mixer
Tip: Make the sauce and the meringue a few days in advance. That way, you’ll only spend a few minutes in the kitchen on Christmas 😉
— PREPARATION —
The Beekers Berries Sauce
- Prepare the sauce by heating the soft fruit together with sugar in a large saucepan until the berries release their juices and start to bubble.
- Stir constantly and crush large pieces of berries against the inside of the pan with the back of a spoon.
- Let it simmer gently for about 6-7 minutes until the berries form a thickened, syrupy sauce.
- Let it cool and store in the refrigerator.
The Merry-ingue
- Preheat the oven to 160°C/140°C fan/gas mark 3 and line a baking sheet with non-stick parchment paper.
- Make the meringue by placing the four egg whites in a large heat-resistant mixing bowl.
- Add the granulated sugar to the egg white mixture.
- Place the bowl over a pan of barely simmering water and beat with a hand mixer.
- Beat continuously, allowing the sugar to dissolve.
- Once the mixture feels slightly warm to the touch, remove the bowl from the heat and beat vigorously until you have a very smooth, stiff meringue – this takes about 5 minutes.
- Now, add lemon zest, vanilla extract, and a small pinch of salt, and mix again. Spoon the meringue onto the baking paper in a ring.
- Use a large spoon to create a shallow trench in the meringue where the cream and fruit can lie.
- Place the meringue in the oven and reduce the temperature to 120°C/100°C fan/gas mark 1.
- Bake for 2 hours, turn off the oven, and leave the door slightly ajar to let the meringues cool from the inside and become crispy on the outside. Store in a sealed container.
Decoration
And… serve! Enjoy,
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Our berries
The juicy and vibrant flavours of Beekers berries provide a perfect contrast to the airy and sweet texture of the meringue. The natural sweetness of the berries creates a delightful counterpoint to the subtle sugary notes of the meringue. Additionally, the berries not only add a burst of colour to the dessert but also contribute a healthy dose of vitamins and antioxidants, making the Berry Merry-ingue not only a treat for the taste buds but also for your health.
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