Description
Delightful holiday meringues topped with whipped cream and fresh berries, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- Mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and continue whipping until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, and whip until stiff glossy peaks form. Add vanilla extract and mix gently to combine.
- Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe wreath shapes onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the meringues are dry and easily lift off the parchment. Allow them to cool inside the oven as it cools down.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- To assemble, place a meringue wreath on a plate, dollop with whipped cream, and arrange fresh berries on top. Garnish with mint leaves if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftover meringues in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Assemble with cream and berries just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meringue wreath
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
Keywords: meringue, holiday dessert, berries, festive recipes, gluten-free