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Vanilla Cream Cheese Meringues with Basil and Blackcurrant

Vanilla Cream Cheese Meringues with Basil and Blackcurrant

By OcadoLifePublished on 30 January 2026“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. “They’re an irresistibly crisp, creamy, sweet, herby combo – and using ready-made meringue nests means they can be on the table in just 5 minutes.” Try them as part of Eugene’s delicious date-night menu, with a starter of Roasted Beetroot and Wensleydale Salad with Clementine Dressing, followed by Truffle Chicken Kyiv with Crispy Smashed Potatoes – search for the recipes online.
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Time and servings

5 minsTotal time
2Servings
5 minsPrep time

Ingredients

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.