Strawberry, Pomegranate, And Rose Petal Mess
Serves: 5
Cecile Bahringer
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
51
Spice
46
Sweetness
45
Sourness
43
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 large
Egg White1 cup
Granulated Sugar2 tbsps
Powdered Sugar1 cup
Mascarpone1 tsp
Rose Water (optional)1 tbsp
Pomegranate Molasses1 cup
Pomegranate Seeds1 tsp
Sumac (ground)2 tsps
Rose Petal (dried optional)Directions:
1
Meringues: Preheat oven to 200°
2
Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat egg whites until foamy, about 1 minute
3
With mixer running, gradually add granulated sugar
4
Continue to beat until meringue triples in volume, is shiny, and holds medium-stiff peaks, 8–10 minutes
5
Add powdered sugar and beat just to blend
6
Spoon 2 heaping tablespoonfuls of meringue onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; repeat to fill baking sheet, spacing 1" apart
7
Bake until dry, about 4 hours
8
Do ahead: Meringues can be baked 5 days ahead
9
Keep airtight at room temperature
10
Preheat oven to 200°
11
Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat egg whites until foamy, about 1 minute
12
With mixer running, gradually add granulated sugar
13
Continue to beat until meringue triples in volume, is shiny, and holds medium-stiff peaks, 8–10 minutes
14
Add powdered sugar and beat just to blend
15
Spoon 2 heaping tablespoonfuls of meringue onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; repeat to fill baking sheet, spacing 1" apart
16
Bake until dry, about 4 hours
17
Do ahead: Meringues can be baked 5 days ahead
18
Keep airtight at room temperature
19
Assembly: Whisk crème fraîche, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and rose water, if using, in a medium bowl
20
Arrange meringues, crème fraîche mixture, strawberries, and scoops of sorbet in a large bowl
21
Drizzle with pomegranate molasses and top with pomegranate seeds, sumac, and rose petals, if using
22
Whisk crème fraîche, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and rose water, if using, in a medium bowl
23
Arrange meringues, crème fraîche mixture, strawberries, and scoops of sorbet in a large bowl
24
Drizzle with pomegranate molasses and top with pomegranate seeds, sumac, and rose petals, if using