James Martin – Mango Parfait & Meringue Stacks

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
James Martin - Mango Parfait & Meringue Stacks
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

4 hours 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

4 free-range egg yolks
3 fluid ounces water
7 ounces caster sugar
9 ounces mango pulp , roughly chopped
9 fluid ounces double cream
3 fluid ounces free-range egg whites
2 free-range egg whites
2 ounces caster sugar
6 fluid ounces double cream , lightly whipped
3 passion fruit , flesh scooped out
2 tablespoons icing sugar
1/2 mango , finely sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
471
Sugar
54g
Fat
31g
This recipe is the perfect dessert to wow your dinner guests. The sweet mango parfait paired with the light and crispy meringues provide the perfect balance of flavors and textures. The dish is topped off with a light and tangy whipped cream that helps to cut through the sweetness of the parfait. This dish can be enjoyed all year round, but it is especially refreshing in the hot summer months. It's perfect for those who enjoy a sweet dessert that is not too heavy. Give it a try and impress your guests with this beautiful dessert!

Instructions

1.Start by making the parfait. In a saucepan over a medium heat, combine the egg yolks, water and caster sugar.
2.Whisk until light and fluffy then remove from the heat.
3.Add the chopped mango pulp to the egg mixture and mix well.
4.In a separate bowl, whisk the double cream until soft peaks form.
5.Fold the mango mixture into the whipped cream until fully combined.
6.Pour the mixture into a lined dish and freeze for at least 4 hours.
7.Preheat the oven to 100C/80C fan/Gas ¼.
8.In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites using an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
9.Gradually add the caster sugar, whisking constantly until stiff peaks form.
10.Spoon the meringue mixture into a piping bag and pipe into 4-6 large discs onto lined baking sheets.
11.Bake for 2-3 hours or until cooked through.
12.Take the parfait out of the freezer and cut into circles the same size as the meringues.
13.Carefully sandwich the parfait between two of the meringues to make a stack.
14.Whisk the double cream and icing sugar together until stiff peaks form.
15.Cut the passion fruit in half and scoop out the flesh.
16.To serve, place the meringue stack on a plate and top with whipped cream and passion fruit. Garnish with sliced mango.

PROS

This dessert is perfect for a summer evening, light, and refreshing.

It has the perfect balance of sweetness thanks to the indulgent mango parfait and the subtle crunch of the meringue stacks.

The perfect combination of flavors and textures.

CONS

It requires 4 hours of freezing time, so make sure you have some extra time when making this dessert.

It may be too sweet for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mango is highly nutritious and packed with vitamins and antioxidants.
Mango pulp adds a tropical and sweet flavor, boosting energy and improving digestion.
Passionfruit is also rich in antioxidants and vitamin C which can help lower blood pressure and boost your immune system.
The creamy and refreshing parfait is a healthier option than a traditional ice cream dessert.

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