Serve a supercool dessert

Don’t be put off by the three-hour baking time – meringues are easy to make and can be baked ahead. Arrange in a wreath shape, garnish with pistachios and let everyone help themselves after lunch.

GOOEY MERINGUE WREATH

Serves 6 to 8

EASY

GREAT VALUE Preparation: 25 minutes Baking: 3 hours

free-range egg whites 12 caster sugar 600 g pistachios, roughly chopped, to garnish

1 Preheat the oven to 120°C. 2 Using an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites until foamy. 3 Gradually add the caster sugar and beat until the mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form. 4 Spoon the meringue mixture onto baking trays lined with greaseproof paper and bake for 3 hours or until crispy and dry on the outside. 5 Arrange the meringues on a plate to resemble a wreath and sprinkle with pistachios. Serve with brown butter ice cream or coconut yoghurt, raspberries and coconut shavings. Cook’s note: Use the egg yolks to make custard or ice cream. Make sure the oven temperature isn’t too high or the meringues will brown too much before they dry out. WHEAT- AND GLUTEN-FREE

WINE: Woolworths Rooiberg

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