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Phil Vickery’s sophisticated summer treat

2nd August 2010 Print
Phil Vickery's Iced Strawberry and Lemon Meringue Layer

This month Phil is making a real no-fuss dinner party centre piece to celebrate the fruit of the season.

Summer’s well and truly underway and British strawberries in the sunshine always spring to mind as the perfect way to enjoy it.

If you’re looking for inspirational yummy desserts, this month celebrity chef and Carnation ambassador Phil Vickery shows you how to make a more sophisticated summer treat – an Iced Strawberry and Lemon Meringue Layer.

Bake alongside Phil with this simple step-by-step ‘pudcast’ and say with pride “I Made It”, just like Phil.

Phil’s Tip: Once made, the meringue needs to set for four hours before serving – why not make up a batch the day before your event and leave overnight to set instead!

Log on to carnation.co.uk where you can find a whole host of Phil’s tasty recipes to inspire any budding baker as well as all nutritional and GDA information.

*Carnation Condensed Milk Light has all natural ingredients, no preservatives and no added flavours, and is perfect for making delicious desserts.

Preparation time 20 minutes, Freezing time 4 hours or overnight
Serves 8

Ingredients:

55g (2oz) meringues
150ml (¼pt) double cream
405g can Carnation Condensed Milk Light
Zest and juice 3 lemons
150g (5½oz) raspberries
150g (5½oz) strawberries, topped and finely chopped
2 tbsp strawberry or raspberry jam

Method:

1. Double line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with cling film, allowing plenty of excess film to overlap the edges of the tin.

2. Break the meringues into small pieces – but not too small.

3. Whip the cream to soft peaks and then stir in the condensed milk.

4. Add the lemon zest and juice – the mixture should thicken.

5. Mix the berries with the jam.

6. Pour a few spoonfuls of the cream mixture to just coat the base of the tin. Sprinkle over half the meringues and then scatter over half the jammy berries.

7. Repeat the layers finishing with the cream mixture.

8. Wrap the cling film over the top of the tin and freeze for 4 hours or overnight.

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Phil Vickery's Iced Strawberry and Lemon Meringue Layer