LEMON, BLACKBERRY, AND MERINGUE PARFAIT

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An exuberant twist ofmeringue nearly escapes the pull of gravityin this light confection. Its layers include crunchy meringue, smoothlemon curd, frothy whipped cream, andjuicy blackberries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

Swiss Meringue for Lemon, Blackberry, and Meringue Parfait
1 cup creme fraiche
Lemon Curd for Lemon, Blackberry, and Meringue Parfait
1 cup ripe blackberries
1 cup chilled heavy cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Fit a pastry bag with an Ateco #22 star tip; fill with meringue. Pipe 12 to 16 long swirly shapes onto one of the prepared sheets. Gently spread remaining meringue 3/4 inch thick onto the other.
  • Bake 20 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 175 degrees; continue baking until meringue is dry but still white, 35 minutes more, rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Set aside swirls; crumble meringue sheet.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine creme fraiche and 1 cup lemon curd; refrigerate until ready to use.
  • To assemble parfaits, layer creme-fraiche mixture, crumbled meringue, and blackberries in serving glasses. Spoon some of the remaining 1/2 cup lemon curd into each glass. Top with whipped cream; garnish with meringue swirls. Serve immediately.

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