Strawberry Meringue
Delight your senses with the irresistible charm of Strawberry Meringue—a perfect blend of light, airy meringue nests, luscious whipped cream, and sweet, juicy strawberries. This elegant dessert combines the crispy, melt-in-your-mouth texture of homemade meringue with the freshness of macerated strawberries enhanced by a hint of citrusy lemon zest. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or treating yourself to something special, this recipe is a showstopper with its refined presentation and delectable flavors. With just a handful of simple ingredients like egg whites, sugar, and vanilla, you can create a stunning dessert in only 20 minutes of prep time. Ideal for summer gatherings or any occasion, Strawberry Meringue is a gluten-free, crowd-pleasing treat that'll have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Egg whites
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 300 grams Fresh strawberries
- 200 milliliters Heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 120°C (250°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a clean, dry mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites using an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to whisk on medium-high speed. Mix until the meringue is glossy and forms stiff peaks.
Gently fold in the vanilla extract and cornstarch with a spatula until just combined.
Spoon the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet to form six small nests, using the back of a spoon to create an indentation in the center of each.
Bake the meringues in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until they are dry to the touch and easily pull away from the parchment paper. Turn off the oven and let the meringues cool completely inside with the door slightly ajar.
While the meringues cool, hull and slice the strawberries. Toss them with 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar and set aside to macerate for 10 minutes.
Whip the heavy cream with the remaining tablespoon of powdered sugar and the lemon zest until soft peaks form.
Once the meringues are completely cool, top each nest with a dollop of whipped cream and a generous helping of strawberries.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade strawberry meringue!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.6 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.0 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 290 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 244.7 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 230.8 g | ||
| Protein | 16.1 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 665 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
