Cold Desserts Recipes - Iced Strawberry Meringues Recipe

Ingredients

• 225g/8oz strawberries (hulled)

• 25g/1oz caster sugar

• 2 tablespoons water

• 300ml/1/2pt double cream

• 18 medium meringue shells (about 150g/5oz total weight)

• 2 tablespoons brandy

Serves 6

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Method:

1. Place the strawberries in a small saucepan with the caster sugar and water. Cover the pan and heat gently for about 5 minutes until mushy, then cool slightly.

2. Puree the pan ingredients in a blender or food processor and rub through a nylon sieve to remove any pips. Allow the puree to cool for about 1 hour.

3. Lightly whip the cream in a large mixing bowl. Break each meringue shell into 3 or 4 pieces, then fold these pieces through the double cream together with the brandy and the cold fruit puree.         

4. Spoon the mixture into individual ramekins. Open freeze for 6 to 8 hours or overnight until firm, then wrap with aluminum foil and return to the freezer until required.

5. Transfer to the refrigerator 20 to 30 minutes before serving.