Kiwifruit meringue nests
When there's an abundance of kiwifruit it's the ideal time to try this elegant dinner party dessert - kiwifruit meringue nests with yoghurt and kiwi purée
Dec 27, 2013 1:00pm- Serves 4
- 10 mins preparation
- 30 mins cooking
ingredients
Kiwifruit meringue nests
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar
- 6 kiwifruit, peeled
- 200 gram vanilla yoghurt
method
Kiwifruit meringue nests
- 1
Preheat oven to 130°C or 110°C fan. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Trace four 11cm circles onto baking paper.
- 2
Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add sugar, 1tbsp at a time, beating constantly, until thick and glossy.
- 3
Spoon or pipe meringue rounds onto prepared tray. Using a spoon, make an indent in top of each meringue. Bake, 30 minutes. Turn oven off and cool meringues in oven with door ajar.
- 4
Meanwhile, puree two kiwifruit in a blender. Slice remaining kiwifruit. To serve, place a dollop of yoghurt in centre of each meringue, top with sliced kiwifruit and drizzle with pureed kiwifruit.
notes
Meringues can be made up to 1 week ahead of time and stored in an airtight container until ready to use.