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Almond Cheesecake Meringue Nests

Almond Cheesecake Meringue Nests: Stunning 45-Minute Elegant Holiday Dessert


  • Author: New York Recipe
  • Total Time: ~ 3 hrs 15 mins.
  • Yield: ~ 4 servings.
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and healthy savory dessert featuring individual crisp whipped egg white meringue nests filled with a rich amaretto cheesecake cream made with mascarpone double cream toasted flaked almonds and vanilla extract.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 medium egg white.

  • 75 g caster sugar.

  • 100 ml double cream.

  • 100 g mascarpone cheese.

  • 30 g flaked almonds.

  • 1 tbsp amaretto liqueur.

  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract.

  • 1 pinch cream of tartar.


Instructions

  • Whisk 1 medium egg white and a pinch of cream of tartar inside a deep bowl on high speed gradually adding 50 g of caster sugar until stiff.

  • Spoon the stiff foam into 4 mounds on a baking sheet making a center well cavity in each dome and bake at 120°C for 90 minutes before cooling.

  • Toast 30 g of flaked almonds across a metal tray inside the oven during the final 30 minutes of the baking cycle until golden brown.

  • Whisk 100 ml of double cream and 25 g of caster sugar inside a basin then fold in 100 g of smooth mascarpone cheese and 1 tbsp of amaretto liqueur.

  • Fold half of the chopped toasted almonds into the cream paste then scoop the filling into the cooled sugar nests crowning with nuts.

Notes

  • Allowing the sugar nests to cool completely inside the turned-off oven for 2 hours is the secret to a professional-grade dry crunch for this Almond Cheesecake Meringue Nests.

  • Protein-heavy fresh egg whites provide a sophisticated and nutrient-dense foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.

  • This baked holiday dessert treat is naturally pork-free and wine-free for simple afternoon terrace luncheons.

  • Prep Time: ~ 45 mins.
  • Cook Time: ~ 1 hr 30 mins.
  • Category: Dessert.
  • Method: Mechanical Whipping/Baking.
  • Cuisine: Modern European Bistro Dessert.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ~ 1 large filled nest cup section.
  • Calories: ~ 340 kcal.
  • Sugar: ~ 22 g.
  • Sodium: ~ 35 mg.
  • Fat: ~ 26 g.
  • Saturated Fat: ~ 15 g.
  • Unsaturated Fat: ~ 11 g.
  • Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
  • Carbohydrates: ~ 24 g.
  • Fiber: ~ 1 g.
  • Protein: ~ 4 g.
  • Cholesterol: ~ 65 mg.

Keywords: Almond Cheesecake Meringue Nests, Fluffy Mascarpone Pavlovas, Stunning Dessert Recipes, Crisp Sugar Pastry Shells, Toasted Almond Dips, New York Recipe.