Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper
- Grind pistachios with 50g icing sugar in food processor until fine powder forms (2-3 minutes pulsing)
- Whip egg whites to soft peaks in clean bowl, gradually add caster sugar until stiff glossy peaks form
- Gently fold pistachio-sugar mixture into meringue in three additions using large metal spoon
- Divide mixture between prepared baking sheets, creating two 20cm circles with slight wells in center
- Bake for 2 hours 30 minutes until firm and dry, cool in oven with door ajar
- Puree 200g raspberries until smooth, strain through fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds
- Whip cream with vanilla to medium peaks, gradually fold in raspberry puree
- Assemble by spreading raspberry cream between meringue layers
- Garnish with remaining 50g whole raspberries and serve within 2 hours
Notes
Meringue discs can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in airtight containers. Avoid making on humid days above 70% humidity. Assemble maximum 2 hours before serving to maintain crispness. For best results, ensure all equipment is completely clean and egg whites are at room temperature.