Thursday, July 09, 2015

Vanilla meringue pears - Vaniljpäron med maräng (retro)

VANILLA MERINGUE PEARS
Vaniljpäron med maräng

6 servings

Meringue:
3 egg whites
6 tablespoons sugar

Vanilla creme:
2/3 cup milk
2/3 cup thin cream
3 egg yolks
2 teaspoons Maizena
2 tablespoons sugar
vanilla sugar
1/3 cup thick cream

Filling:
1 can pear halves, approx 14 oz

Decoration:
fresh or frozen raspberries
candied orange peel


Beat the egg whites until stiff. Gently turn in the sugar and spread half of the meringue to a round layer on a greased, floured baking plate (or use baking paper). Pipe out small “tips” of the remaining meringue and bake the bottom layer (without the tips) until dry on low heat, approx 260F.

Make a crème of milk, thin cream, egg yolks, Maizena and sugar and let simmer until thick. Beat until cold and add vanilla sugar to taste plus the whipped cream. Put the meringue layer on a serving plate and spread the vanilla crème on top.

Drain the pear halves well, cut them in wedges and put them on the crème in a nice pattern. Decorate with raspberries and candied orange peel (finely cut) and attach the small meringue tips around the edge.

Serve immediately – this dessert is best while the meringue is still crisp.

Enjoy!

Bella





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