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Crushed meringue with whipped cream, strawberries and a swirl of strawberry sauce — the prettiest no-cook dessert.
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15 minPrep🔥
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4Serves📊
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Ingredients
- 400g fresh strawberries, hulled
- 3 tbsp icing sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 400ml double cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 100g ready meringue nests, crushed
- Fresh mint
Instructions
- Halve most of the strawberries; blend a handful with icing sugar and lemon juice to a coulis.
- Whip the cream with vanilla to soft peaks.
- Fold in most of the crushed meringue and most of the strawberries.
- Drizzle in some of the coulis to create swirls — don't fully mix.
- Spoon into glasses.
- Top with remaining strawberries, crushed meringue, mint and a drizzle of coulis.
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Tara’s tips
- Assemble just before serving — the meringue softens.
- Use ripe summer strawberries for the best flavour.
Serving suggestions
- Serve immediately in pretty glasses.
Storage & reheating
Best fresh.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.
Frequently asked questions
Other fruits?
Raspberries or a berry mix work beautifully.
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