Vanilla Mousse Meringues and Fresh Berries Recipe

Vanilla Mousse Meringues and Fresh Berries Recipe

  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 3 egg whites
  • Rind of 1 orange, finely julienned and blanched
  • Meringues
  • 1/2 cups mixed berried
  • Strawberry Coulis
  • Mint sprigs (for garnish)
  1. Line a large colander with several layers of cheesecloth.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the yogurt with the sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the cream and the vanilla essence until stiff. Fold the cream into the yogurt.
  4. In a large bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff but not dry. With a spatula, carefully fold in the yogurt mixture and the orange rind.
  5. Transfer the mousse mixture to the prepared colander and place over a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to drain for at least 4 hours.
  6. When ready to serve, place one meringue on each of the 10 dessert plates. Top with some mousse and a few berries. Top each with a second meringue.
  7. Drizzle some strawberry coulis around each meringue and garnish with a few berries and a sprig of mint.