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Is it possible to roll a meringue? Absolutely!

Ingredients

4 egg whites 

8oz caster sugar

1 pint/20 fl.oz double cream

1/2lb raspberries

Method

1.Make the meringue by whisking the egg whites until stiff and standing in peaks.

2.Add the sugar, a spoon at a time and whisk until all is incorporated.

Alternatives

Nuts such as flaked almonds and chopped hazelnuts can be added at this point.

A teaspoon of vinegar and a teaspoon of vanilla essence could also be added but are not essential.

3.Line a baking tray with baking parchment and spread the meringue over it as seen in the photograph.

4.Cook in a preheated oven at 150 degrees C for approximately 25 minutes. The meringue should at this point look hard on the outside and turning a pale brown.

5.Leave in the oven to cool.

6. Turn out onto a piece of greased proof paper which has been liberally covered with sifted icing sugar.

7.When completely cool, spread with whipped double cream. Cover with raspberries. Use the greased proof paper to gentle roll the meringue over. It will crack but with a little care you should be able to tip it onto your serving plate in one piece.

To serve, sieve icing sugar over the top and decorate with mint leaves and raspberries.

Suggestions

Other fruits can be substituted such as strawberries, blueberries and blackberries or use a mix.

For anyone who cannot eat cream due to lactose intolerance or allergy, substitute the cream for a thick custard made with lactose free milk.

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