Summer Meringue Wreath

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"Who doesn’t love a fruity inspired meringue wreath?! 🍑 . This has to be the perfect summer evenings sharing pud! Simple to make, (just pile everything on!😬) easy to portion and always a crowd pleaser! . Dollops of chewy meringue, smothered with lots of vanilla whipped cream and as much seasonal fruit as you can get your hands on! Edible flowers to finish! Beautiful......Done! ❤️💙"
-- @bakesbymichelle
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Prep time 20mins
Cook time 1hr 30mins

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ingredients

  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 cup caster sugar
  • 1 1/3 cup heavy cream, (whipped)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 greengage, quartered
  • 6 cape gooseberries, halved
  • Strawberries, for topping as desired
  • Blueberries, for topping as desired
  • Pulp of one passionfruit
  • Strawberry Coulis
  • Edible Flowers, for garnishing (optional)

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 250°F

  • Step 2

    Draw a circle on baking paper approximately 28cm in diameter and flip paper over and place on baking sheet.

  • Step 3

    In a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, whip egg whites until soft peaks.

  • Step 4

    Add sugar bit by bit and keep whisking until fully incorporated and meringue is shiny and stiff.

  • Step 5

    Spoon 12 mounds around the circle and make an indent in each mound with the back of a spoon.

  • Step 6

    Bake for 1hr 30mins and leave to cool.

  • Step 7

    Once ready to eat, whip the double cream with the vanilla and place a dollop on each meringue. Top each one with fruit, and drizzle a little coulis here and there.

  • Step 8

    Decorate with edible flowers.