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    Oh Christmas tree

    Oct 27, 2022 4 minutes

    Magical meringue tree with winter berry compote

    If you’re not enthused by traditional fruitcake and want to wow your guests with something spectacular this Christmas, a tree of snow-white meringues jewelled with golden chocolate and ruby pomegranate seeds will ring the changes in style. Sweet and tangy flavours plus crisp textures offer many layers of enjoyment to match its towering scale.

    SERVES 8-10 PREP 1 hr 15 mins plus cooling COOK 1 hr 30 mins MORE EFFORT V

    8 egg whites (about 250g; you can use the leftover yolks to make custard for a trifle)
    about 500g caster sugar
    50g slivered pistachios (available online, or use roughly chopped)

    For the berry compote

    500g frozen mixed red1 orange, zested and juiced50g icing sugar

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