Snow eggs in passionfruit syrup with pistachios

Recipes / Eggs

Make your own fluffy snow eggs served on sweet passionfruit syrup.

Recipe «Snow eggs in passionfruit syrup with pistachios» presented in category Recipes / Eggs, to prepare this dish you will need no more 6 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author sheff would need: 55g pistachio kernels, 250ml cold water, 250ml passionfruit pulp, 315g caster sugar, 1 tbsp Cointreau liqueur , 4 egg whites .

Ingredients:

  • 55g pistachio kernels 
  • 250ml cold water 
  • 250ml passionfruit pulp 
  • 315g caster sugar 
  • 1 tbsp Cointreau liqueur 
  • 4 egg whites 

Instructions

  1. Place the pistachios in a small frying pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until toasted. Remove from heat. Coarsely chop and set aside.
  2. Combine the water, passionfruit pulp, 100g (1/2 cup) of the sugar and the liqueur in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until the sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil. Remove from heat.
  3. Meanwhile, place egg whites in a large clean, dry bowl. Use an electric beater to beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and beat until sugar dissolves. Continue beating for 2 minutes or until mixture is thick and glossy.
  4. Divide meringue mixture into 12 equal portions. Use 2 dessertspoons to shape portion of meringue mixture into an egg shape and carefully drop into the hot passionfruit mixture. Repeat with another 2 portions of meringue mixture. Set aside for 2 minutes. Use a fork to carefully turn and set aside for 2 minutes or until puffed. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a serving bowl. Repeat with remaining meringue in 3 more batches, reheating syrup between each batch.
  5. Strain passionfruit syrup through a fine sieve into a jug. Pour passionfruit syrup over snow eggs. Sprinkle with pistachios and serve immediately.