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Gooseberry and elderflower parfait (recipes)




Serves 4



Preparation time

1-2 hours



Cooking time

less than 10 mins

















Ingredients



450g/1lb gooseberries2 tbsp elderflower cordial225g/8oz sugar150ml/¼ pint water2 egg whites300ml/½ pint double cream



Method



1. Top and tail gooseberries, put into a pan with the elderflower cordial, simmer until soft. Liquidise, sieve and put to one side.2. To make the Italian meringue, slowly bring sugar and water to the boil. When the sugar is dissolved boil for exactly 5 minutes. Whisk egg whites till stiff but not dry. Pour syrup in a steady stream and continue whisking until glossy and stiff.3. Whip cream.4. Fold fruit purée into meringue, then cream, stir well and freeze.