Avocado Mousse In Meringue

Serves: 3

Darlene Legros

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

43

Spice

43

Sweetness

39

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Sherry (dry)

1 cup

Heavy Cream

Directions:

1

Using a rubber spatula, press avocados through a sieve into a large bowl

2

Add sherry and 1/2 cup sugar; stir to combine

3

In a medium bowl, whip cream with remaining 1/2 cup sugar until soft peaks form

4

Fold whipped cream into avocado mixture

5

Divide between 6 meringue shells

6

Top with 1 or more of the garnishes, if desired

7

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F

8

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly butter; set aside

9

Place egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment

10

Beat in medium speed until soft peaks begin to form

11

Add food coloring

12

Gradually add granulated sugar, and beat until stiff, but not dry

13

Slowly add confectioners' sugar, and fold in with a rubber spatula

14

Transfer meringue mixture to a large pastry bag fitted with a large star tip

15

Pipe the meringue into 3-inch round disks

16

Add 2 layers of meringue around the edges to form a shell

17

Transfer to oven, and bake until dry, 1 1/2 to 2 hours

18

Remove from oven and carefully remove the meringues from the parchment paper

19

Transfer to a wire rack to cool