Cherry-topped meringue nests

Serves: 4

Time to make: 1 hr 20 mins

Hands-on time: 20 mins

Ingredients

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2 egg whites

½ cup sugar

¼ teaspoon cornflourcornstarchX a few drops vanilla essence

¼ teaspoon white wine vinegar

2 x 150g low-fat vanilla fromage frais (Frûche)

20-24 cherries (de- stonepitXd, if preferred)

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Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 130°C. Place egg whites in a bowl and whisk until stiff.

2 Whisk in sugar half at a time until stiff. Fold in cornflour, vanilla and vinegar.

3 Spoon mixture into a piping bag and pipe out 4 meringue swirls, about 11cm rounds, leaving space in between on a baking tray, or place spoonfuls of mixture on a baking tray to make small nests. Use a spoon to make a crater in the middle of each meringue to form a nest.

4 Bake for 1 hour or until firm. Leave to cool.

5 Place a meringue on a plate, top with fromage frais and some cherries.

Variations

Use 4 chopped plums instead of cherries.
Make it gluten free: Check cornflour and Frûche are gluten free.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 0.00 cal

Kilojoules 1030 kJ

Protein 7 g

Total fat 1 g

Saturated fat 0.00 g

Carbohydrates 55 g

Sugar 52 g

Dietary fibre 1 g

Sodium 60 mg

Calcium 60 mg

Iron 1 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.