For The Love Of Meringue! Recipe

Name: For The Love Of Meringue!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup Fresh Basil Leaves; 1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup; 4 Large Egg Whites; 1 cup Sugar, Divided; 1.5 teaspoons Cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon White Wine Vinegar; 1 tablespoon Pink Peppercorn, Crushed; 1 pint Strawberries, Hulled; 2 tablespoons Sugar; Whipped Cream; Strawberries to Garnish; Basil Leaves to Garnish

Servings: persons

1/3 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup
4 Large Egg Whites
1 cup Sugar, Divided
1.5 teaspoons Cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon White Wine Vinegar
1 tablespoon Pink Peppercorn, Crushed
1 pint Strawberries, Hulled
2 tablespoons Sugar
Whipped Cream
Strawberries to Garnish
Basil Leaves to Garnish

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["Basil Syrup: Blanch 1/3 cup basil leaves in boiling water for 30 seconds. Puree basil with corn syrup in blender. Cover and chill at least 2 hours up to overnight for flavors to develop. Bring to room temperature before", "Strawberry Coulis: Puree berries and sugar in blender until smooth.", "Meringues: Preheat oven to 275u00b0. Trace six 2.5 inches circles on parchment paper onto baking sheet.", "Beat egg whites on high speed to soft peaks. Add 3/4 cup sugar and continue beating till medium peaks. Mix remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cornstarch in a bowl. And add to the eggs; continue beating till very stiff. Beat in white vinegar and fold peppercorns.", "Divide meringue into 6 portions and spread to form tall circle. Bake for 30 minutes.
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Turn oven off and open door just slightly. Let meringues cool in oven for 1 hour.", "Assembly: Place small dollop of vanilla cream in center of each plate. Spoon circle of coulis around the cream. Place meringue on top of cream. Spoon dollop of cream on top of meringue. Top with quartered strawberries and fresh basil leaves. Drizzle basil syrup and serve immediately."]

412

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup Fresh Basil Leaves, 1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup, 4 Large Egg Whites, 1 cup Sugar, Divided, and more.

Yes, For The Love Of Meringue! falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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For The Love Of Meringue!

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