Shortbread baskets with raspberries and meringue

Cookinero 20 Apr 2025

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Meringue (or meringue) is a dessert that came to us from Europe. The delicacy was first mentioned in the 17th century in the cookbook of Francois Massialot. Initially, the dessert was served only at the royal table. But due to the simplicity of preparation and availability of ingredients, meringues began to be served in cafes and restaurants. Housewives began to cook it at home. Meringues can be an independent dish, but the taste of raspberry jam and the combination with a shortbread basket will complement it and make it an amazing dessert.

How to cook Shortbread baskets with raspberries and meringue

Step 1

Separate the whites from the yolks. Place the whites in one bowl and the yolks in another. Mix the soft butter, sugar and vanilla sugar in a bowl.

Step 2

Add flour, yolks and mix until smooth.

Step 3

Roll the dough into a sausage, wrap it in cling film and put it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Cut the sausage into circles. Sprinkle with flour and roll out a little.

Step 5

Place the resulting circles into basket molds, forming the bottom and sides, and place in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.

Step 6

Take the molds out of the freezer and place them in a preheated oven. Bake for 10 minutes at 180⁰С.

Step 7

Meanwhile, prepare the protein cream. Beat the egg whites with a mixer for 1-2 minutes. Add the powdered sugar, continuing to beat. Beat for another 10 minutes. Add the citric acid, beat for a couple more minutes. Finally, add the starch and beat for another 1 minute.

Step 8

Take the finished baskets out of the oven. Then put raspberry jam inside the baskets and whipped egg whites on top.

Step 9

Bake the baskets with cream for 40-50 minutes in the oven at 140⁰С. The meringue should be slightly creamy. Cool the dessert before serving.