Raspberry meringue clouds

Name: Raspberry meringue clouds
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 cups Balkan-style yogurt, 5.9% M.F.; 3 tbsp granulated sugar; 2 tsp grated lemon zest; 1 tsp vanilla; 125-g pkg meringue nests, or 16 meringues, each about 1 1/2 in. wide; 1/3 cup sweetened desiccated coconut; 1 pint fresh raspberries; 1/3 cup pistachios, chopped (optional)

Prep Time15 min
Total Time15 min
Makes6 cups (1.5 L)

*PLUS Refrigeration Time: 180 minutes

By Chatelaine

Ingredients

3 cups Balkan-style yogurt, 5.9% M.F.
3 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp grated lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla
125-g pkg meringue nests, or 16 meringues, each about 1 1/2 in. wide
1/3 cup sweetened desiccated coconut
1 pint fresh raspberries
1/3 cup pistachios, chopped (optional)

Instructions

To thicken yogurt, line a sieve with cheesecloth or paper towels. Place over a bowl. Scrape in yogurt. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight. Turn thickened yogurt into a large bowl. Stir in sugar, lemon peel and vanilla. Coarsely crumble in meringues. Sprinkle with coconut. Stir to mix. Spoon into dessert bowls. Top with berries and pistachios.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 296, Protein 7.5g, Carbohydrates 41.7g, Fat 11.6g, Fibre 3.3g, Sodium 70mg.

Store-bought meringues stirred into thickened yogurt are like little clouds.

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No Cook Desserts world cuisine chilled

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