Rachel Walker balances sweet and zingy flavours of yuzu and persimmon in this delightful meringue dessert recipe – perfect for injecting some bright and bold flavours into the winter gloom.
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Meringues are often associated with summertime, heaped with mounds of strawberries and raspberries. This exotic version showcases two beautiful winter fruits instead: yuzu and persimmons. The yuzu curd is sharp and fragrant, while the sweet, griddled persimmon serves as a dramatic topping, which makes a showstopping end to a winter or early springtime dinner party.
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Boil a small pan of water and find a small glass bowl which snugly fits on top of it to create a bain marie
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Place the yuzu juice, yuzu zest, cubed butter and sugar in the glass bowl. Sit the bowl on top of the simmering pan and stir until the butter has melted
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Add the egg yolks to the bowl and continue stirring over a gentle heat for 10–12 minutes, or until the curd has thickened to a custard-like consistency. Refrigerate. Don't worry if the curd seems a little loose as it will continue to thicken as it cools
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Preheat the oven to 120°C/gas mark 1/4
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To make the meringue, tip the egg whites into a clean mixing bowl and whisk until they form soft peaks. Add the sugar, half a tablespoon at a time, until the meringue mixture becomes glossy and holds its shape
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Spoon the meringue mixture onto a baking tray lined with non-stick baking parchment, using a spatula to shape it into a small nest. Place in the oven for 2–3 hours, until the meringue has dried-out and become crisp. Gently lift it from the baking parchment onto a platter or cake stand
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Cut the persimmon into segments and line them along on a searing hot griddle pan, cooking them for 3–4 minutes on each side so the fruit is softened and lined with black char
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Meanwhile, whip the cream. Spoon it into the meringue and scoop the lemon curd on top. Arrange the persimmon segments in a spiral on top and serve immediately
Rachel is a cook, food writer (food editor of Reader's Digest) and all-round epicurean.
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