Sweet Magazine 2013 - A Sweet Year Volume One, 2013 | Page 96

If there are only two words to Stone is your first stop. See Caz’s describe the sweet creations of Caz recipe for Oreo Pops in the Spring at Nectar & Stone, they’re ‘deliciously issue of Sweet Magazine. beautiful’. Need a wardrobe of colour coordinated chocolate shoes, a glittering cookie tower, or herd of flourescent flamingos? Netctar & Meringue Vanilla Icing 3 egg whites 100g unsalted butter (softened) ¾ cup castor sugar 150g soft icing mixture (sifted) 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 teaspoon vanilla essence Pinch salt 1-2 tablespoons milk Pinch crème of tartar Edible gold glitter / stars / gold leaf Brandy Pudding 20g unsalted butter (softened) Method Meringue Kisses 1 ½ teaspoon brandy Prepare your work area with a double boiler and a tray lined 20g finely diced dried apricots with baking paper. 15 grams sultanas 40g castor sugar 30g brown sugar Preheat the oven set to 93 degrees Celsius, Combine the egg whites and castor sugar. 40g plain flour (sifted) Place the mixture over the double boiler and allow to warm 20g cocoa powder (sifted) through – this will take about 5 – 7 minutes. ¼ teaspoon baking powder (sifted) ½ egg 60ml milk Once the egg mixture is warm add pinch of salt and crème of tartar and using a mix master or hand held beaters beat on high for 10 minutes. In the last minute of beating add the vanilla essence. Enjoy a beautiful & delicious Christmas! Using a large French star tip pipe the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking paper lined tray. Meringues should be about 7cm in diameter. Place into oven and allow to bake for 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Store in an airtight container until you’re ready to serve.meal with 50g of gluten