Berries
When I asked my 'Fruits & Veggies-on-Wheels' supplier for Berries, any berries in fact, his WhatsApp message simply said:
Not in season
I had to get behind my own wheel and drive to the local supermarket thinking I'd have to get frozen berries and see what I could make with that, but I decided to first stop by the fresh fruit section, and to my delight, I saw Pomegranates and Raspberries.
I wasn't sure whether a Pomegranate is a berry but discovered that botanically it in fact is a berry...
True berries are fleshy fruits that come from a single flower with one ovary and typically have several seeds. Pomegranate fruit fall into this group.
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However, there was only one lone little punnet of prepacked Pomegranates that looked past its sell-by-date.
Right next to it, were a couple of punnets of good-looking Raspberries.
Raspberries are the prettiest berry of them all, in my eyes at least, and are related to blackberries and roses. They are high in antioxidants and can help reduce signs of aging.
I'm getting past my sell-by-date, perhaps I need to start overindulging in this berry, LOL, maybe that's why they're so pretty.
Anyhoo, my sweet tooth brought the vision of Meringues to mind, so here goes.
Meringue ingredients are always on hand - Eggs (only need the whites of course), Icing Sugar & Vanilla.
Ingredients
- 4 Egg Whites
- 400ml Icing Sugar
- Few drops Vanilla
Note: Egg yolks can be used to make a delicious Lemon Curd, or added to a quiche, or scrambled eggs.
Despite its bad reputation, egg yolks in fact have many health benefits.
The how-to
Whip egg white till it starts to get foamy.
Gradually add Icing Sugar by the spoonful and whip till thick and glossy and stiff peaks form.
Line baking pan with foil, sprayed with cooking spray, or they will stick!
Pipe onto foil to make a basket shape.
Bake for approximately 2 hours at 110°C, leave in oven till it cools.
Meringues can be kept in an airtight container if you're not using them right away.
The Serving
Whip cream till stiff peaks form, pipe into meringue cases, and top with Raspberries.
Short and sweet and very simple to make. The slight tartness of the Raspberries complimented the sweet meringues really well!
Don't they look too gorgeous with the beautiful Raspberries as a crown?
All we need now is to make a cup of tea and tuck in!
I've been trying very hard to make the weekly foodie challenges run by @qurator, not been very successful, but managed to get this week's Hive Top Chef - Berries done in time! I hope you enjoyed my Raspberry & Cream Meringue medley!
BON APPETIT EVERYONE
I've prepacked a tray, especially for you; wish I could!
It was a surprise treat for our current guests as hubby is diabetic and I could never finish all of that in one sitting 😉
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Meringues & cream is one of my absolute favourite treats Joan, only problem is I don't know when to stop😉
Hope you're having a good Sunday 🥰-
Scrumptious to say the least!
Happy Sunday 😂 looks like we might get some rain late tomorrow!
I really like raspberries, but in my country, raspberries are too expensive, even I only tried 2 times. Your recipe is so appetizing, next time I find raspberries I'll try to make one.
They're a little pricey here as well, but still affordable. They're really good with the sweet meringues.
Thank you for stopping by @aswita 😊
Not just delicious sounding, but also so visually beautiful! Raspberry season is very short around here, and it's tricky to get truly ripe berries... we do get plenty of blackberries, but it just wouldn't be as beautiful!
They're not so abundant here either, I was really happy to find these on the shelves, perfectly ripened. They do look very pretty indeed.
Thank you for stopping by @labyrinths 😊
In my early adult life I didn't think I liked raspberries, but sometime in the last 15 years or so I found that now I love them.
Your merinque/raspberry dessert photographed very beautifully. I wouldn't mind having one or three.
LOL, one wouldn't do, I'd need at least 3 but then I have a sweet tooth😉
The red berries do looks gorgeous on top of the white meringues & cream.
Nice seeing you @jacey.boldart 🤗
I have never made meringues in my life. You are a master. These look like a rich persons afternoon delight. They look like precious gems. I'm happy you are participating.
They are sooo delicious & easy.
I made vegan aquafaba meringues a long while back, for #fruitsandveggiesmonday. I was very skeptical but more astounded chickpea brine that I usually waste, could whip into a frothy meringue!
I wanted to be a little more creative with berries, but time is a scarce commodity nowadays, just glad to have made the deadline this week 🤗
I tried the aquafaba meringues once, and it was a total fail haha. I won't try again for a while. I had post traumatic stress disorder from it.
Oh my word, you're so funny Carolyn.😂😂😂 It really works, go for PTSD therapy, then try again. The method I used really worked🤗
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Looks great 👍 and yummy 😋
They were really good, thanks @mellanna 😊
This looks pretty good!
They were, thank you @wiseagent.
I congratulate you. These desserts look absolutely appetizing and perfect. I also participated this week but now I see your recipe and the first thing that comes to my mind is;
The winner is clear, let's choose the runner up :)))
I loved your Pavlovas @nidabyzt, especially that gorgeous selection of berries, I'm sure it must have been a feast!
I never have good luck with these my mixture always breaks.
You should not overbeat them, but try lining the pan with foil and spray or lightly butter the foil before piping or spooning the meringues on. Good luck next time ;)
Oh my gosh, that looks so absolutely tempting and delicious. 😋 I love raspberries and meringues.
They were way too tempting that's why I had to give some away! They have a way of calling me all the time, shouting 'Eat me!' LOL, not my fault, blame the meringues ;)
Recently fall in love with dessert and cake with berries. Feel and look very nice and tasty.
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