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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:

  1. Oven on to 110C fan/130C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

  2. Drain the chickpeas. Place the drained chickpea water (aquafaba) into a bowl. Whisk until frothy, about 5 minutes.

  3. Add the golden caster sugar gradually then whisk until thick and glossy with stiff peaks. Add the vanilla extract and mix to combine.

  4. 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.

  5. Top with whipped cream and fresh fruit.