Ingredients Meringue:

• 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 80g caster sugar
• 80g icing sugar

Mixed Berry Coulis

• 200g Mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
• 1/4 cup of water
• 2 Tbsp of fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp caster sugar

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 110C, And line a tray with Parchment paper
2. Tip the 3 large egg whites into a large clean mixing bowl/ Beat them on medium speed with an electric hand whisk until the mixture turns into a fluffy cloud and stands up in stiff peaks
3. Now turn the speed up and start to add caster sugar, a dessertspoonful at a time. don’t over-beat. When ready, the mix should be thick and glossy
4. Sift one third of the icing sugar over the mixture, then gently fold it in with a big metal spoon or rubber spatula. Continue to sift and fold in the remaining icing sugar a third at a time
5. Using a large spatula, plate your meringue on the parchment paper in what ever shape you want ( be as creative as you like)
6. Bake for 1hr30mins
7. Meringues should be a nice coffee colour underneath
8. Allow meringues to cool on a cooling rack

Method for Coulis:

1. Place mixed berries into a saucepan with water, sugar and lemon juice. Set over a medium heat, crushing with the back of a fork until the sugar has dissolved and the berries have become saucy.
2. Taste and add a little more sugar if the berries are sharp.
3. Strain through a sieve, then chill until ready to serve