Equipment
Shallow dish
or Wide bowl
Mixing bowl
or Large pot
Whisk
or Electric hand mixer
Serving glasses
or Small bowls
Ingredients
4 servings
Main
- 500 g mixed berries, hulled and chopped
- 10 g caster sugar
- 150 ml gin
- 500 ml heavy cream
- 4 meringue nests
- 2 g fresh mint, leaves only
- 5 g icing sugar
Nutrition (per serving)
1060
Calories
21g
Protein
87g
Carbs
60g
Fat
10g
Fiber
40g
Sugar
629mg
Sodium
Method
01
Combine the mixed berries, caster sugar, and gin in a shallow dish. Stir gently and let the mixture marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.
10m
02
Pour the heavy cream into a mixing bowl and whisk until it thickens and holds soft peaks.
Look for: Cream holds its shape when the whisk is lifted.
03
Roughly crush three of the meringue nests into bite-sized pieces and gently fold them into the whipped cream.
04
Layer the meringue cream mixture and the marinated berries into four serving glasses, reserving a small portion of berries for the garnish.
05
Crumble the final meringue nest over the glasses. Garnish with the reserved berries, fresh mint leaves, and a dusting of icing sugar.
Chef's Notes
- Ensure the heavy cream is very cold before whipping to achieve the best volume.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace the gin with an equal amount of elderflower cordial or berry juice.
Storage
Refrigerator: 4 hours — Meringue will lose its crisp texture and the cream may begin to weep if stored too long.
