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Make vegan meringues

Turn aquafaba – the liquid from a tin of chickpeas – into one of this fabulous vegan alternatives to egg-based favourites

Turn aquafaba – the liquid from a tin of chickpeas – into one of this fabulous vegan alternatives to egg-based favourites

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Cooking Time

Cook: 3 Hours

Cooking Time

Serves: 8

Cooking Time

Price: 14p per serving

Nutritional Information

Each 49g serving contains

Energy
379kj
91kcal
5%
Fat
0.0g
Low
0%
Saturates
0.0g
Low
0%
Sugars
20.9g
High
23%
Salt
0.00g
Low
0%
of your reference intake.
Typical energy values per 100g:
774kj/185kcal

Ingredients

100g frozen raspberries

40g caster sugar

1tbsp water

100ml liquid from a shaken tin of chickpeas

120g caster sugar

1tsp cream of tartar

2tsp cornflour

Method

1
For the coulis, put the raspberries, caster sugar and water into a small pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-12 mins until thick. Press through a sieve and discard the seeds. Allow to cool completely.
2
Preheat the oven to 120C/100C Fan/Gas ½. Line 2 large baking trays with baking paper.
3
Put the liquid from a shaken tin of chickpeas into a processor (or use a handheld mixer) and beat for 10-15 mins until it forms stiff peaks.
4
In a separate bowl, stir together the caster sugar, cream of tartar and cornflour. Beat into the meringue a spoonful at a time until incorporated and not grainy.
5
Put 4 dollops of the mixture onto each tray, and top each with 1-2tsp of the coulis. Dip a cocktail stick or the end of a spoon into the coulis and swirl to make a marble effect.
6
Bake in the centre of the oven for 2-2½ hrs until the outside of the meringues is crisp. Remove from the oven and leave to cool.
7
Use straight away or store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.