Spiced Meringues With Coffee-soaked Prunes
These delightful coffee-infused meringue nests are a perfect blend of airy sweetness and rich flavors. Topped with luscious whipped cream and tender prunes simmered in a coffee-infused syrup, this dessert is sure to impress your guests with its elegant presentation and delicious taste. Remember to plan ahead as the meringues need time to cool and set, making them an ideal make-ahead treat for any gathering.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3 egg whites (left over from the fish pies, see 'Goes well with', below)
- 175g caster sugar
- ½ tsp mixed spice
- 2 tbsp instant coffee
- 50g caster sugar
- 250g pack ready-to-eat pitted prunes
- 285ml and 142ml pot double cream
Instructions
- Heat oven to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2 and line 2 baking sheets with baking parchment. Put the egg whites in a clean bowl and beat with an electric whisk until thickened and frothy. While whisking, add sugar 1 tbsp at a time until the mix is stiff and glossy. Fold in the spice.
- Working quickly, pile 8 big spoonfuls of the meringue onto the baking sheets, spacing them evenly apart. Then, with the back of a spoon, lightly flatten them and hollow out the centres to make nest shapes. Bake for 45 mins, then turn off the oven and leave the meringues inside to cool for 4 hrs or overnight. Can be made 2 days ahead and kept in an airtight container.
- Put the coffee and sugar in a pan with 200ml water. Add the prunes, bring to a simmer, then stir to dissolve the coffee. Leave to simmer for 10 mins until most of the liquid is absorbed, then take off the heat and cool. Can be made 2 days ahead and chilled.
- To serve, whip the cream until it holds its shape. Spoon onto the meringues, then top with the prunes and a little of their juice.
Cook Time
45M
Prep Time
PT25M
Yield
Serves 8
Nutrition
- Calories: 426 calories
- Fat Content: 29 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 16 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 41 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 41 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 3 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.11 milligram of sodium
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