Prep time:
Cooking time: 50 minutes
Total time:
Serves: 10
3 egg whites
150g golden caster sugar
100g blanched/toasted hazelnuts (whizzed in a food processor until finely ground)
1tsp white wine vinegar
150ml double cream whipped until thick
6 large strawberries (I used frozen ones, and defrosted them) – whizzed to a purée
2tsp icing sugar
berries to decorate
This glorious nutty gateau is perfect for entertaining as it can be made a couple of days in advance, and simply assembled before serving. It is not a pavlova, so do not expect a crunchy meringue, but something more chewy. If you’ve never tried hazelnuts in meringues, then you have missed a taste sensation. Make … Continue reading "Hazelnut meringue gateau with strawberry Chantilly cream & berries"
This glorious nutty gateau is perfect for entertaining as it can be made a couple of days in advance, and simply assembled before serving. It is not a pavlova, so do not expect a crunchy meringue, but something more chewy. If you’ve never tried hazelnuts in meringues, then you have missed a taste sensation. Make the meringue well in advance to allow to cook and cool. Recipe developer Charlotte Butterworth creates delicious, easy, healthy recipes that work around real life. Find more of her recipes on Instagram or Facebook @theneedy.greedy
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