PECAN HALVA WITH BANANA, CARAMEL AND BURNED MERENGUE
Ingredients:
- 200 g Pecan Halva
- 200 g Egg white
- 200 g Granulated sugar
- 1 Banana
- 2 dl Cream
- 50 g Pecan nuts
Instructions:
- Whisk the egg whites with 100 g of sugar over a bain-marie until stiff, continuing to whisk until they reach approximately 50-60°C.
Note: A bain-marie is a gentle heating method where a bowl is placed over a pan of simmering water. This indirect heat ensures even cooking without the risk of
overheating or scrambling delicate ingredients like egg whites. - In this case, the egg whites and sugar are whisked over a saucepan of simmering
water to help dissolve the sugar and stabilize the meringue without cooking the eggs too quickly. - Remove from the heat and keep whisking until cooled. Spread the meringue into an ovenproof dish. Using a kitchen torch, lightly caramelize the surface until golden brown. Top with pieces of halva, banana slices, and pecans.
- Caramelize the remaining sugar, then deglaze with the cream. Let it simmer gently
until slightly thickened. Once the sauce has cooled, pour it over the meringue before
serving.
