Go Back
+ servings
Anne Shooter’s take on the classic (Emma Lee/Headline/PA)
Print Recipe
Nutrition Facts
Middle Eastern mess
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Cholesterol 51mg17%
Sodium 40mg2%
Potassium 301mg9%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 30g33%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 810IU16%
Vitamin C 22mg27%
Calcium 137mg14%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Middle Eastern mess

A simple pudding that's whipped up in minutes
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 6
Calories: 397kcal
Author: Anne Shooter

Equipment

  • Bowl

Ingredients

  • 300 g mascarpone
  • 150 g Greek yoghurt
  • 75 g icing sugar sifted
  • 3 meringue nests roughly smashed into pieces
  • 6 plump figs quartered
  • 450 g raspberries
  • 2 tbsp date syrup (silan)
  • 8 pieces of baklava smashed with a rolling pin (optional)
  • 100 g pomegranate seeds
  • a small bunch of mint leaves shredded

Method

  • Stir together the mascarpone, Greek yoghurt, icing sugar and rose water in a bowl, until well combined and creamy.
  • Fold in the smashed meringue nests, figs and raspberries.
  • Drizzle over the date syrup and broken baklava pieces, if using, and fold again.
  • Cover and chill in the fridge until ready to serve. Serve chilled sprinkled with the pomegranate seeds and mint leaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 810IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 1mg