Balsamic berry meringue

Layered with mascarpone and a delicious balsamic berry mixture, this meringue recipe is an easy and delicious way to celebrate any occasion.

Balsamic berry meringue

Serves

8

Prep

20m

Note: + 1 hour standing time

Cooking

0m

Ingredients

  • 250g strawberries, quartered
  • 125g raspberries
  • 1/4 cup (35g) dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup (40g) icing sugar mixture
  • 2 tbs balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 250g mascarpone
  • 300ml thickened cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste, extra
  • 2 x large Coles Make at Home Meringue Nests
  • Mint leaves, to serve

Method

STEP 1

Combine the strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, icing sugar, vinegar and vanilla in a large bowl. Set aside for 1 hour or until the strawberries release their juices.

STEP 2

Use an electric mixer to whisk the mascarpone, cream and extra vanilla in a bowl until soft peaks form. 

STEP 3

Place 1 meringue nest on a serving plate. Top with half the cream mixture and one-third of the berry mixture. Top with the remaining meringue nest, cream mixture and berry mixture. Drizzle with berry juices and sprinkle with mint. 

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