Fisherman’s Friend meringues
- Petit four
- easy
- 12
- 1 hour 30 minutes
PT1H30M
This is a really great alternative meringue recipe from Agnar Sverrisson. While the meringues are delicate, they pack a powerful liquorice and menthol punch, making a great palate cleanser that also works as a remarkable amuse bouche.
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Fisherman’s Friend meringues
- 12 Fisherman’s Friend sweets
- 7g of egg white powder
- 175g of caster sugar
- 175ml of water
Method
1
In a mortar and pestle, crush the Fisherman's Friend sweets into a fine powder
- 12 Fisherman’s Friend sweets
2
Thoroughly combine 75ml of the water, the egg white powder and the Fisherman's Friend powder in a food mixer for 3–4 minutes
- 75ml of water
- 7g of egg white powder
3
Meanwhile, soak the sugar in 100ml of water for 10 minutes, then cook to 121°C to create a sugar syrup
- 100ml of water
- 175g of caster sugar
4
Whisk the egg mixture on high speed for 30 seconds then gradually drizzle in the sugar syrup, with the mixer running
5
Mix on a high speed for another minute then lower the setting to medium. Continue to whisk until cooled and suitable for piping
6
Preheat the oven to 100°C/gas mark 1/2
7
Pipe the mixture into 30 meringue shapes and bake for 70 minutes or until firm
8
Take the meringues and gently place on the toothpicks to serve
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