VACHERIN WITH CHAMOMILE-POACHED NECTARINES

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Dainty chamomile flowers garnish our take on vacherin, a classicFrench dessert. The herb also imparts a faintly floral flavor to the poached nectarines that,alongwith tangycreme fraiche, top crisp disks of meringue.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 large egg whites, room temperature
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
Creme Fraiche Filling for Vacherin
Chamomile-Poached Nectarines
Fresh organic chamomile flowers, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Trace a 9-inch circle onto 2 pieces of parchment paper with a pencil. Turn paper over, and place each circle on a baking sheet; set aside.
  • Put egg whites and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on low speed until frothy. Beat in sugar, 2 to 3 tablespoons at a time. Gradually raise speed to medium-high; beat until mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes.
  • Spread the meringue evenly onto the parchment-paper circles on baking sheets using an offset spatula. Bake until meringue is dry and crisp, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Meringue layers can be stored at room temperature, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, up to 1 day.
  • Spread half the creme fraiche filling over 1 meringue disk. Top with half of the poached nectarines. Place remaining meringue disk on top. Top with remaining filling and nectarines. Garnish with chamomile flowers, if desired.

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