Seashell meringues: A delightful trip down childhood lane

This dessert will transport you to the sweet tastes of childhood. Seashell-shaped meringues filled with mascarpone cream and whipped cream, along with fruits, are perfect for both children's parties and adult gatherings. They are delicious, beautiful, and easy to prepare.

Crunchy, sweet meringue and classic cream, just like in a Pavlova, make an irresistible dessert. No special seashell molds are needed; just a regular pastry bag and a muffin tin. A clever trick will help you make sweet seashells effortlessly.

This dessert immediately takes you to the underwater world of the little mermaid. It looks beautiful on the table and even better on the plate. The simple combination of meringue with cream and fruit will appeal to both young and older sweet tooths.

Ingredients:

Meringue:

      
• 6 egg whites
• 1 1/3 cups of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of potato starch
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

Cream:

    
• 3/4 cup of 30% whipping cream
• 250 grams of mascarpone cheese
• 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar

Fruit:

• raspberries
• blackberries
• mint leaves

Preparation:

Step 1. Place the egg whites in a tall bowl and beat until stiff peaks form, gradually adding the sugar. The mixture should be glossy and thick, with the sugar dissolved. This will ensure that the meringue is perfectly crunchy.

Step 2. Turn the muffin tin upside down. Transfer the beaten egg whites to a pastry bag and pipe seashell shapes onto the muffin cups. Place in an oven preheated to 195°F and bake for 90 minutes.

Step 3. Whip the chilled cream. Add the mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar, and mix. Transfer to a pastry bag and place it on half of the baked and cooled meringues.

Step 4. Add fruit and sugar pearls, then cover with a dry meringue. The delicious Ariel-style dessert is now ready. Enjoy!