Recipe

Date and chocolate meringue yo-yos

This meringue has a delicious gooey centre.

Dec 31, 2009 1:00pm
  • 20 mins preparation
  • 10 mins cooking
  • Makes 12 Item
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Ingredients

Date and chocolate meringue yo-yos
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 150 gram (about 6) dates, pitted, chopped
  • 100 gram dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (120g) double thick cream

Method

Date and chocolate meringue yo-yos
  • 1
    Preheat oven to 150°C or 130°C fan. Draw 24 x 7cm circles on two sheets of baking paper, using a small glass as a guide. Spray two baking trays with oil and place paper, pencil side down, onto trays.
  • 2
    Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites until firm peaks form. Add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, until thick and glossy. Beat in vinegar. Gently fold through dates and chocolate.
  • 3
    Divide meringue between circles on prepared trays. Using a spatula, smooth into rounds. Bake for 30 minutes (if you prefer a crisper meringue, cook for another 10 minutes). Turn off oven and leave door ajar for meringues to cool completely.
  • 4
    Sandwich meringues together with double thick cream to serve.

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