Apricot & Turkish delight mess

⏱ ~35 min (est.)EasyDessert TurkishVegetarian

Mascarpone, greek yogurt and meringue nests come together in this Turkish dessert — 35 minutes, 2 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 2 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.

You'll mainly reach for whisk. At easy difficulty across 2 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's meat-free.

What you'll need

Servings4

Shopping list (7)

Pantry staples (you likely have these)

25g Icing Sugar
2 tablespoons Orange Blossom Water

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How to make it

Place the mascarpone, yogurt, sugar and orange flower water into a large bowl and whisk until thickened.
Fold the remaining ingredients through, then divide the mix between 2 dessert glasses or bowls and decorate with extra mint, if you like.

You'll use: Whisk

Ingredient substitutions

Mascarpone: cream cheese softened with a little cream

What to serve with Apricot & Turkish delight mess

Corba Side
Kumpir Side
Turkish rice (vermicelli rice) Miscellaneous
Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki Lamb

Tips & common questions

How long does Apricot & Turkish delight mess take to make?

About 35 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 2 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

What can I use instead of mascarpone?

Try cream cheese softened with a little cream. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

Is Apricot & Turkish delight mess vegetarian?

Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.

Recipe data for Apricot & Turkish delight mess via TheMealDB (open database). Original source. Consomee adds the scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure — how we source recipes.