Meringue Vanilla Crown
Ingredients
Serve 10 people
- 10 Vanilla Crowns, baked according to instruction on the box
- 100 g egg whites room temperature
- 200 g caster sugar
- 50 ml water
- Seasonal fresh berries for decoration (optional)
Directions:
- Mix sugar and water in a small saucepan over a medium heat, use baking thermometer to control temperature of the liquid.
- Start to whisk the egg whites slowly either in a stand mixer or with a hand-held electric whisk until it starts to form into a foam.
- Heat the sugar until it reaches 121°C then slowly pour into the egg whites still whisking.
- Turn the mixer to the full speed and whisk until cooled to room temperature – the meringue cream is now ready to use
- Use piping bag with stainless nozzles to decorate cooled crows as shown on the picture.
- give meringue a quick torch or pop the crowns under a medium grill for a few minutes for the same effect.
- Garnish with seasonal fresh berries and top with powdered sugar (optional). Serve on the dark or pastel color plate for more premium look.
TIPS:
For an extra flavor in meringue cream, add a dash of rosewater, orange, vanilla, peppermint or any other essence to the water to create unique aroma.
