Filled with whipped cream and fresh raspberries, the meringue nests wait for a final flourish: Confiserie Florian’s Crystallized Rose Petals, hand-picked around Grasse and dressed in sugar, add a frosted look and a delicate crunch.

Serves 6 · 10 min

  1. Whip 3/4 cup (200 ml) of cold heavy cream with 1 tbsp of sugar to soft peaks.
  2. Place 6 store-bought meringue nests on a platter and fill them with the whipped cream.
  3. Top each with a few fresh raspberries.
  4. Just before serving, scatter crystallized rose petals over the top for color and a delicate crunch.

The star of this recipe: Crystallized Rose Petals, by Confiserie Florian.

— Clipperton