First, make a sugar syrup for the meringue. Boil the sugar and water together until the sugar has dissolved fully, then add the herbs and continue to boil until it reaches 120˚C
In an electric mixer, whisk the whites until they begin to foam, then gradually add the syrup in a slow, steady stream. Continue to whisk until the meringue begins to cool and becomes thick, firm and glossy. Line a tray with a silicone baking mat and spread the meringue evenly out to a thickness of 1cm. Dehydrate at 55°C for 8 hours
For the yoghurt sorbet, begin by making a sugar syrup. Combining the sugar and water in a small saucepan, bring to the boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool until warm
40ml of water
40g of sugar
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Dissolve the softened gelatine in the warm syrup, then mix in the yoghurt. Allow to cool, then churn in an ice cream maker
Strain the liquid through a sieve into a tray. Store in the freezer and scrape the pine ice at regular intervals with a fork to make a granita
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To serve, scoop a large quenelle of the yoghurt sorbet into the centre of each plate, followed by a few shards of the meringue and finally the herb snow
Christoffer Hruskova has built his success on using traditional Scandinavian cooking and preserving techniques to create awe-inspiring dishes and now owns a bakery, The Bread Station, in London Fields.
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