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
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1 medium egg white.
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75 g caster sugar.
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100 ml double cream.
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100 g mascarpone cheese.
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30 g flaked almonds.
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1 tbsp amaretto liqueur.
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1/4 tsp vanilla extract.
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1 pinch cream of tartar.
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fold half of the chopped toasted almonds into the cream paste then scoop the filling into the cooled sugar nests crowning with nuts.
Notes
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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.
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Protein-heavy fresh egg whites provide a sophisticated and nutrient-dense foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.
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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.