Mini Meringue Charlottes

This spectacular dessert is a classic of French pastry, and with this fluffy mousse, it turns out really delicious. It is a very refreshing and eye-catching dessert, ideal for surprising your guests.
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Ingredients
8
Servings
  • 6 San Juan® egg whites
  • 2 cups vanilla cookies
  • 1 1/3 cups butter
  • 30 ladyfingers
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cups water
  • 7 grams unflavored gelatin powder, hydrated
  • 1 tablespoon almond essence
  • 1 cup jam, of red fruits
  • raspberries, for decoration
  • blackberries, for decoration
  • peppermint, for decoration
Preparation
25 mins
10 mins
Low
  • Mix the crushed cookies with the melted butter until fully combined. Set aside.
  • With the help of a spoon, place the cookie base in the molds and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the sugar with the water, and let it cook for 15 minutes or until you obtain a semi-thick syrup; set aside the syrup at the same temperature.
  • In a mixer, beat the San Juan egg whites, and when they start to foam, gradually add the syrup in a thin stream. Add the gelatin and almond essence, and beat for 5 more minutes.
  • Pour the meringue into a piping bag, place it over the cookie base, and stick the ladyfingers on.
  • Add a tablespoon of jam and finish filling with the meringue; refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Decorate with raspberries, blackberries, and mint.

Nutritional Information

* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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