Meringue Nests with Cheesecake Filling

Meringues:

Filling:

To finish:

Meringues:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line baking sheet with baking paper. 

2. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks are formed. Add the castor sugar a little at a time while beating well after each addition.

3. Sift in the corn flour and add the salt and vinegar. Mix into the beaten egg white mixture.

4. Spoon or pipe 6 circles onto the baking sheet. Using the back of a spoon, hollow each circle.

5.Place in the preheated oven and lower the heat to 125°C. Bake for 1½ hours. Leave to cool in the oven. 

Filling:
1. Beat the cream cheese, castor sugar, lemon juice and zest and vanilla essence together until smooth.

2. Fold in the whipped cream.

To finish:
1. Spoon the filling into the meringue nests and drizzle with mixed berry jam.

2. Sprinkle with grated chocolate.