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Briony's Vegan Meringue Nests
Makes 6.
Ingredients:
- 1 x 400g chickpeas
- ¼ tsp salt
- 115g golden caster sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings:
- Plant based double cream, whipped
- Strawberries/blueberries/raspberries
Method:
- Oven on to 110C fan/130C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Drain the chickpeas. Place the drained chickpea water (aquafaba) into a bowl. Whisk until frothy, about 5 minutes.
- Add the golden caster sugar gradually then whisk until thick and glossy with stiff peaks. Add the vanilla extract and mix to combine.
- Use a tablespoon to place 6 large dollops of meringue onto the prepared tray. Use the spoon to smooth and shape into roughly 10cm disks. Bake for 2 hours then turn off the oven, open a few inches and leave to cool.
- Top with whipped cream and fresh fruit.