Pecan toffee meringue with mulled pears

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Pecan toffee meringue with mulled pears
100 min.
8
349kcal

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Indulge in a delightful dessert that beautifully marries the flavors of a classic winter treat with innovative culinary flair. Our Pecan Toffee Meringue with Mulled Pears is not just a feast for your taste buds but also a visual masterpiece that will impress your guests and elevate any gathering. This vegetarian and gluten-free creation offers a unique twist on traditional desserts, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences.

The rich, velvety texture of the meringue serves as the perfect contrast to the tender, spiced pears simmered in mulled wine. Imagine the warm aroma of cinnamon and cloves wafting through your kitchen, setting the stage for a memorable dessert experience. The added crunch of pecans provides a delightful texture that complements the sweetness of the meringue and the luxurious layers of Greek yogurt and dulce de leche.

Ready in just over an hour and a half, this recipe not only allows for a leisurely cooking experience but also promises to be an unforgettable highlight at your table. Whether served as an antipasti, starter, or as a charming appetizer to kick off your meal, this dish is versatile enough for any occasion. Bring a touch of warmth and sophistication to your dining with this unique take on dessert that will leave everyone asking for more!

Ingredients

  • 600 ml cooking wine 
  • small pears cored ripe peeled quartered
  • 50 brown sugar 
  • 225 brown sugar 
  • 1.5 tsp cornstarch 
  • large egg whites 
  • 1.5 tsp red-wine vinegar 
  • 50 pecans roughly chopped
  • 500 greek yogurt 
  • tbsp dulce de leche (we used Merchant Gourmet)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Put the wine, pears and sugar in a pan and simmer for 10 mins.
  2. Heat oven to 160C/140C/gas
  3. Draw a 25cm circle on a sheet of baking parchment, then put on a baking sheet. Stir 225g sugar and cornflour together in a jug.
  4. Whisk the egg whites until stiff, then whisk in the sugar mixture, a tbsp at a time, until thick and glossy.
  5. Fold in vinegar and half the nuts, then pile mixture onto the circle, building up the edges to make a nest. Scatter with rest of pecans then put in oven, turning the temperature down to 150C/fan 130C/gas
  6. Bake for 1 hr, then turn oven off and cool inside for 1 hr.

Nutrition Facts

Calories349kcal
Protein12.14%
Fat14.43%
Carbs73.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.97
Glycemic Load
5.27
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.8908695423085%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.96mg
Delphinidin
0.46mg
Catechin
0.75mg
Epigallocatechin
1.01mg
Epicatechin
4.22mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.33mg
Isorhamnetin
0.33mg
Quercetin
0.93mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:348.54kcal
17.43%
Fat:4.91g
7.56%
Saturated Fat:0.48g
2.99%
Carbohydrates:56.27g
18.76%
Net Carbohydrates:52.23g
18.99%
Sugar:47.18g
52.42%
Cholesterol:3.13mg
1.04%
Sodium:64.54mg
2.81%
Alcohol:7.91g
100%
Alcohol %:3.16%
100%
Protein:9.3g
18.61%
Manganese:0.46mg
22.95%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.8%
Fiber:4.04g
16.18%
Selenium:10.41µg
14.87%
Phosphorus:134.82mg
13.48%
Calcium:119.58mg
11.96%
Potassium:390.82mg
11.17%
Copper:0.2mg
10.11%
Magnesium:35.53mg
8.88%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.54%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.07%
Vitamin C:4.85mg
5.87%
Zinc:0.84mg
5.6%
Iron:0.95mg
5.26%
Vitamin K:5.1µg
4.86%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.85%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.2%
Folate:15.28µg
3.82%
Vitamin B3:0.57mg
2.83%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.51%