Fruit In A Cloud Recipes

BERRIES IN A CLOUD

Steps:

• For the Lemon Curd: Add lemon juice, sugar, and salt to a small saucepan then set aside. Place a fine mesh strainer over a medium-sized bowl then set aside. In another small/medium-sized bowl, whisk together eggs and egg yolks until very smooth then set aside.
• Turn the heat under lemon juice mixture to a touch below medium then gently stir until the sugar has dissolved, 2-3 minutes. Very slowly stream a ladleful of the hot lemon juice mixture into the bowl of eggs while whisking vigorously, then stream that mixture slowly back into the saucepan while whisking vigorously. Continue to whisk vigorously until the lemon curd is very thick, 3-4 minutes, turning the heat down slightly if it begins to bubble.
• Pour the lemon curd through the fine mesh sieve then use a spatula to gently press the curd through, leaving any small pieces of cooked egg in the sieve. Add half the butter then stir until smooth before adding the remaining butter and stirring until smooth. Cover the lemon curd with a piece of plastic wrap placed directly on top of the curd then refrigerate until completely chilled.
• For the Meringue: Preheat oven to 200 degrees then line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside. Add egg whites to a large glass bowl if using a hand-held mixer, or the bowl of an electric mixer, then let come to room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Fit your mixer with the whisk attachment then whip the egg whites on medium-high speed until foamy, 30 seconds. Add salt then continue whipping until soft peaks form (i.e. the eggs immediately fall over pulling up on them) another 30 seconds.
• Turn mixer back to medium-high speed then add 1 Tablespoon sugar at a time, whipping for 30-45 seconds before adding the next Tablespoon - don't rush it! Once all the sugar has been added, scrape down the sides of the bowl then continue whipping until stiff, shiny peaks form and the meringue is smooth when you rub a dollop between your fingertips. If you can still feel a bit of grittiness from the sugar, continue whipping until the meringue is smooth. Add vanilla then whip to combine.
• Using two spoons, scoop the meringue into 8 mounds on the prepared baking sheet then use the back of the spoon to make an indentation in the center. Meringues will puff slightly so leave at least 1" between mounds. Bake for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, rotating the pan halfway through, or until the meringues are completely dry on the outside and pull back from the parchment paper without sticking. Turn the oven OFF then crack the oven door open and let the meringues sit and cool inside for a couple hours. If making a day ahead of time, cover tightly then store at room temperature.
• To serve: Fill the meringue cups with lemon curd then top with fresh berries and serve.

FRUIT IN A CLOUD

Steps:

• Spoon whipped topping evenly into 8 dessert dishes. Using back of spoon, spread whipped topping onto bottom and up side of each dish.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Spoon fruit into center of whipped topping just before serving.

CHERRY BERRIES ON A CLOUD

Steps:

• Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add the cream of tartar and salt; beat until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form (do not under beat). Spread evenly in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 275° for 1 hour; turn off oven (do not open door). Let cool in oven overnight or at least 12 hours. , In another large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth; gently fold in whipped cream and marshmallows. Spread over meringue. Chill for 4 hours. Cut into 16 pieces. Combine topping ingredients; spoon 1/4 cup over each serving.

FOREST FRUITS CLOUD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease bottom and sides of a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan; dust lightly with flour.
• Sift together the flour and baking powder. In a separate bowl, mix together 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, the egg, and 2 tablespoons of golden syrup in a mixing bowl. Add the sifted dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour mixture into prepared loaf pan.
• Bake for 45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Place apples and 1/2 cup sugar into a saucepan and add cold water to almost cover the apples. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain. Stir the berries (drained, if using frozen) into the apple mixture, cover, and set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the blueberry nectar, cherry preserves, and 2 tablespoons of golden syrup. Set aside.
• Cut cake into 8 slices, about 1 inch thick. Spread each slice with 1/2 teaspoon raspberry jam. Arrange slices on the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan or casserole, jam side up. Drizzle the fruit syrup over the slices. Spoon the mixed fruit over the top. Set aside.
• Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Add egg whites to a large glass or metal bowl and whisk until foamy. Add a pinch of salt. While continuing to whisk, gradually incorporate 1 cup of sugar, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Spread the meringue over the fruit to the edges of the pan.
• Bake for 30 minutes until meringue is golden brown.

FRUIT CLOUDS

Steps:

• Combine softened cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
• Mix until well blended.
• Fold in whipped cream.
• Cover a cookie sheet with wax paper.
• Spoon mixture to form 10 shells; freeze until firm.
• Fill shells with fruit just before serving.

STRAWBERRY MERINGUE CLOUDS

Steps:

• Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 200 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until the mixture holds soft peaks, about 1 minute. With the machine running on medium-high speed, add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Increase the speed to high and beat until the mixture is thick and holds stiff peaks, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the vanilla extract. Using a spatula, fold in the strawberries and lemon zest, taking care not to deflate the batter.
• Using a 1/4-cup-size ice cream scoop, scoop heaped mounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart. Bake for 2 hours. Turn off the oven and allow the meringues to cool completely while still in the oven, about 2 hours.
• The meringues can be stored in an airtight plastic container for up to 4 days.

PLUM IN A CLOUD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine crumbs and butter. Sprinkle half into eight individual dessert dishes; set aside remaining crumbs. , In a saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the marshmallows and juices until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Fold in cream and plums. Spoon in dishes; sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Chill until firm, about 1 hour.

CHERRY-BERRIES ON A CLOUD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 275°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt with electric mixer on high speed until foamy. Beat in 1 3/4 cups sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy. Do not underbeat. Spread in pan.
• Bake 1 hour. Turn off oven; leave meringue in oven with door closed 12 hours.
• In large bowl, mix cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and the vanilla until smooth. In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff. Fold whipped cream and marshmallows into cream cheese mixture. Spread evenly over meringue. Refrigerate at least 12 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
• In medium bowl, mix all topping ingredients until well blended. Spoon over individual servings of dessert. Store in refrigerator.

BERRIES IN A CLOUD

Steps:

• Spoon 1/4 cup of the whipped topping into each of eight dessert dishes. Using back of spoon, spread whipped topping onto bottom and up side of each dish.
• Fill evenly with berries just before serving. Store leftover desserts in refrigerator.

FRUIT IN A CHOCOLATE CLOUD

Steps:

• YOGURT CHEESE: Line non-rusting colander or sieve with large piece of double thickness cheesecloth or large coffee filter; place colander over deep bowl. Spoon two 8-oz. containers vanilla lowfat yogurt, no gelatin added, into prepared colander; cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until liquid no longer drains from yogurt, about 24 hours. Remove yogurt from cheesecloth and place in separate bowl; discard liquid.
• Reserve 3 strawberries for garnish; set aside. Remove hulls of remaining strawberries; cut strawberries in half vertically; set aside.
• Stir together sugar, cocoa and water in small bowl until smooth and well blended. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Gradually stir in Yogurt Cheese and orange peel, if desired; blend thoroughly.
• Prepare whipped topping mix in large bowl as directed on package using 1 cup milk and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla; fold into chocolate mixture.
• Carefully spoon one-half of chocolate mixture into 1-1/2-quart glass serving dish; place one-half of strawberry halves, cut sides out, around inside of entire bowl. Layer banana slices over chocolate mixture. Cut remaining strawberry halves into smaller pieces; layer over banana slices. Carefully spread remaining chocolate mixture over fruit. Cover; refrigerate several hours before serving. Garnish with reserved strawberries. Cover; refrigerate leftover dessert.