Raspberry And Pistachio Eton Mess Recipes

Steps:

• For the meringue: preheat the oven to 225 and place parchment paper on two large baking sheets. Beat the egg whites to the soft peak stage. As you continue to beat the egg whites on medium speed, gradually add sugar. When stiff glossy peaks form (about 5 minutes), reduce speed to low and add cornstarch and vinegar. Beat mixture for 20 seconds on high. Spread the mixture in 9" rounds on the baking sheets. Rounds will be about 1/2" high. Bake until the meringue is dry and crisp, about 3 hours. Let meringue cool before making the Eton Mess.
• Prepare the whipped cream by whipping the cream to soft peak stage. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and vanilla seeds. Whip the mixture until firm peaks form.
• Reserve one quarter of the raspberries. Combine the remainder with 1/4 c powdered sugar, and coarsely mash. Gently fold the raspberry mixture into the whipped cream.
• Crumble the cooled meringue. Reserve 1 cup of meringue and mix the remainder into the raspberry whipped cream mixture.
• Spoon the whipped cream mixture into individual bowls.
• Top each with some of the remaining meringue, the whole raspberries, pistachios, and mint.

Steps:

• Combine egg yolks with 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon honey in the large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; beat until volume doubles and mixture is pale and creamy, about 10 minutes.
• Beat heavy cream in a bowl with an electric mixer until firm peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes. Gently fold cream into egg yolk mixture.
• Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on both sides. Pour mixture into the pan, smoothing the top. Cover with plastic wrap.
• Freeze until semifreddo is chilled, about 1 1/2 hour. Remove from freezer and stir in raspberries and pistachio nuts. Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.
• Let semifreddo soften in the refrigerator before serving, about 15 minutes. Turn out of the pan and cut into slices.