INDIVIDUAL MERINGUE BLOBS/CUPS WITH LIME CREAM AND FRUIT
From: The Cake book by Tish Boyle
Optimism always reigns in my at least mind when it comes to culinary matters. Given my fondness for devouring the Miss Meringue cookies from my local store and spending the rest of the day on a elevated sugar buzz, I had no qualms about trying this recipe despite my ongoing issues with egg whites that have at times in the past led to me having to leave the kitchen and console myself with something deliciously unhealthy while I get over the latest egg white episode. However, I am pleased to announce that I have successfully conquered (for the most part) the egg white phobia even if it is clear from the photo that my piping skills are still lagging far behind.
This was, surprisingly, at least for me a fairly easy recipe to assemble although it helped greatly that it could be done in stages. While I liked the meringue, I actually enjoyed the fruit with just the lime cream alone much more than the completed project. Without the meringue, it's definitely more on the tart side so I think I might sweeten the whipped cream a little more before folding it into the lime curd the next time. Overall, a yummy dessert, one that I hope to be able to serve to guests some day when my piping skills are a little more polished.
For the recipe, please check out Tish Boyle's great book "The Cake Book" and look for page 290 or check out this link at Cookstr for the recipe as well as the nutritional values. Until Monday, I am in complete denial of these pesky nutritional values however so I will be blissfully enjoying this dessert until then. .
Please check out the other Bakers over at The Cake Slice for their lovely and delicious posts on this month's recipe!
Please check out the other Bakers over at The Cake Slice for their lovely and delicious posts on this month's recipe!
I think your piping skills are fine - your meringue looks great! Anyone would be very impressed if that was served after dinner. I enjoyed the lime cream as well but I do like a chewy meringue so I'm having the whole package, thank you. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your description - "meringue blobs" - LOL! Your presentation looks really good, and I love the idea of lime cream. I have a couple of Tish Boyle books but rarely use them for some reason.
ReplyDeleteCoyote...that's my usual comment about most of my cookbooks...I gotta have them and then they sit and stare at me forlornly from the bookcase.
DeleteLooks very original! I actually like it! Like a very "modern" dessert! Good job! ... I loved this dessert just the way it was but yes.... just the lime cream and the fruit is great even on its own! Loved it!
ReplyDeleteLooking good. I blobbed mine too, I just didn't have enought time to pipe yesterday!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious and your strawberries looks so delish and ripe
ReplyDeleteYours look DELISH!
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time that my meringue thingy turned out meringue and not marshmallow! I blobbed mine too and with two spoons.
Surprise2 DH just asked me to make up another for him to enjoy tomorrow!