A finger licking dessert which always goes down great with guests. Don’t be surprised if many come back for more. This is very easy to prepare and is visually impressive.

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Ingredients

• 4 large egg whites
• 8oz/225g caster sugar
• 4oz/110g flaked almonds
• 8floz/225ml cream-lightly whipped
• Selection of berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants etc)
• Mint leaves to garnish

Directions

• Line a large Swiss roll tray (13 x 9 ½ inches) with parchment paper ensuring that both the base and the sides are covered.
• Put the egg whites into a large, spotlessly clean, mixing bowl and beat rapidly until the mixture forms stiff peaks. You can use an electric hand whisk or a food mixer for this process.
• When the mixture has formed the peaks add in the sugar gradually, whisking thoroughly between each addition.
• When the correct consistency is achieved the mixture should be glossy and stiff.
• To test if the correct consistency has been obtained turn the mixing bowl upside down - if the mixture does not come out of the bowl it is correct, if it does - you must start again - and wash the floor!!
• Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with the flaked almonds.
• Bake at 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4 for 20 minutes until lightly browned.
• Allow to cool in the tin.

To Assemble the Roulade

• Turn out onto a large piece of parchment dusted with icing sugar, facing the side with the flaked almonds down and ensure that the meringue is completely cold.
• Spread with freshly whipped cream.
• Scatter with the chopped fruit and roll up in one fast action
• Pipe some additional cream on the top and arrange some extra berries on the top.
• Decorate with mint leaves.
• Transfer to the serving platter and dust with icing sugar
• Watch it disappear!!

Additional Notes:

The meringue may be cooked and stored from the day before it is required as it does not have the same tendency to crack as a roulade of a whisked egg sponge.

Tags: dessert recipe, family occasion recipes, healthy eating, Kevin Dundon

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