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Vanilla Cream Cheese Meringues with Basil and Blackcurrant

By OcadoLife
“If you’re after a super-speedy, low-effort dessert to round off a special meal, these gluten-free Vanilla Cream Cheese Meringues with Basil and Blackcurrant are just the thing,” says Ukrainian chef Eugene Korolev.…
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Time and servings

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Ingredients

6 total
  • 200g cream cheese
  • 50g icing sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla paste
  • 2 meringue nests
  • 2 heaped tsp blackcurrant jam, lightly beaten with a spoon
  • 1 small handful basil leaves

Method

2 steps
  1. Step 1

    Combine the cream cheese, icing sugar and vanilla paste in a bowl. Mix with a silicone spatula for 2 mins. If making ahead, chill until needed.

  2. Step 2

    To serve, place a meringue nest on each plate; add a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture to the middle of each. Top with a dollop of jam and a few basil leaves.