MERINGUE NESTS WHERE TO BUY RECIPES

Steps:

• Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat the egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. , Drop meringue into 8 mounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Shape into 3-in. cups with the back of a spoon. Or place meringue mixture in pastry bag fitted with star tip. Pipe meringue onto parchment to form eight 3-in. cups., Bake at 275° for 45-50 minutes or until set and dry. Turn off oven and do not open door; leave meringues in oven for 1 hour. Fill with fruit. If desired, top with whipped cream and mint.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) mark 4. Put the plum halves in a small roasting tin, cut-side down. Sprinkle over the sugar and orange zest and pour over the juice. Cook for 30min, or until the plums are tender. Set aside. Meanwhile, in large bowl whisk the cream and icing sugar until the mixture holds soft peaks. In a separate bowl, beat the mascarpone to break up any lumps, then add it to the cream bowl and whisk until just combined (be careful not to overbeat or the mixture will become grainy). To serve, arrange the meringue nests in a circle on a serving plate or board. Spoon the mascarpone mixture on to the nests and top each with 1/2 a plum. Drizzle over the liquid from the plum tin. Using a vegetable peeler, shave on curls of white chocolate. Serve.