Strawberry, Pomegranate, and Rose Petal Mess
Middle EasternHardVegetarianDairy-FreeGluten-Free

Strawberry, Pomegranate, and Rose Petal Mess

A delicious middle eastern dish. Perfect for vegetarians. Gluten-free friendly. Dairy-free option.

Total Time

130 min

Serves

8

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Ingredients

  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup crème fraîche
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon rose water (optional)
  • 6 ounces strawberries
  • hulled
  • halved if large
  • 1 pint strawberry or raspberry sorbet
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses or 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground sumac
  • 2 teaspoons dried rose petals (optional)
  • Sumac is available at specialty foods stores
  • and pomegranate molasses is available at some grocery stores. Both are available at Middle Eastern markets.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 200°.

  2. 2

    Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat egg whites until foamy, about 1 minute.

  3. 3

    With mixer running, gradually add granulated sugar.

  4. 4

    Continue to beat until meringue triples in volume, is shiny, and holds medium-stiff peaks, 8–10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add powdered sugar and beat just to blend.

  6. 6

    Spoon 2 heaping tablespoonfuls of meringue onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; repeat to fill baking sheet, spacing 1" apart.

  7. 7

    Bake until dry, about 4 hours.

  8. 8

    Do ahead: Meringues can be baked 5 days ahead.

  9. 9

    Keep airtight at room temperature.

  10. 10

    Whisk crème fraîche, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and rose water, if using, in a medium bowl.

  11. 11

    Arrange meringues, crème fraîche mixture, strawberries, and scoops of sorbet in a large bowl.

  12. 12

    Drizzle with pomegranate molasses and top with pomegranate seeds, sumac, and rose petals, if using.

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Recipe Info

Prep Time:47 min
Cook Time:83 min
Total Time:130 min
Difficulty:Hard
Servings:8