Smashed Meringues & Berry Compote
with Strawberries & Whipped Cream | Serves 4
- Milk
- Eggs
- Gluten
- Milk
- Sesame
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
- Eggs
- Fish
- Almond
Elevate your holiday season with the delightful combination of smashed meringues and berry compote, adorned with juicy raspberries and a luscious dolloping of whipped cream. This dessert harmoniously blends sweet, tangy and creamy elements, making it a perfect treat for the warmer months.
Ingredients
1 packet
cream
(Contains: Milk; )
1 packet
Vanilla-Flavoured Essence
(May be present: Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Eggs, Fish, Almond)
1 punnet
strawberries
8
Meringue Nests
(Contains: Eggs; )
1 packet
berry compote
Nutrition Values
Cooking Steps
• In a large bowl, add cream and vanilla-flavoured essence. • Roughly chop strawberries.
• Using electric beaters, whisk vanilla cream mixture until soft peaks form and almost doubled in size, 1-2 minutes.
TIP: If you don't have an electric beaters, use a hand whisk and whisk for 3-4 minutes! TIP: Chill both your bowl and cream before whipping to produce a larger increase in volume!
• Using your hands, break up meringue nests into large chunks and arrange on a serving platter.
• Dollop cream on top of meringue chunks. • Top with some berry compote and scatter over strawberries to serve. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Customers loved this light, tasty dessert, describing it as a great hit after dinner and perfect for early Christmas celebrations.
- Ease of prep: Many found this recipe quick and simple to prepare, with one reviewer appreciating the tip to chill the dish beforehand.
- Suggestions: Consider making it into a trifle by adding extra ingredients for a creative twist on the original recipe.
- Next-day meals: Some enjoyed this as a convenient no-cook dinner option when they didn't feel like preparing a full meal.
