Walnut Meringue and Cherry Gateau
"Summary: A Walnut Meringue and Cherry Gateau seemed an unlikely combination. It turned out to be quite a winner. The meringues baked up prettily. They are delicate creatures and very delicious if you are a nut lover. I love the idea of nutty meringues layered with cream and paired with fruit...."
INGREDIENTS
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Ingredients:
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Walnut Meringues {Makes 2 X 8? meringues}
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120g egg whites
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250 g vanilla sugar, or castor {divide 200 + 50}
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125g walnuts, roasted
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1tsp pure vanilla extract
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1 tsp vinegar
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Crème Patissiere {350g}
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120ml milk
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100ml low fat cream
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1/2 vanilla bean, scraped
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20g cornstarch
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90g vanilla sugar
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2 eggs
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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Whipped cream
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100ml double cream, chilled
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10g castor sugar
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Balsamic cherries
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250g fesh cherries, pitted
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25ml balsamic vinegar
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30g brown sugar
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