Meringue and Berry Dessert
A light and elegant dessert featuring crisp meringue nests topped with whipped cream and a medley of fresh berries, finished with a glossy berry sauce.
- Total time
- 135 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups mixed berries
- ¼ cup berry jam
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 225°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Beat 3 egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Spoon the meringue into 4 mounds on the prepared sheet, making a well in each center. Bake until dry and crisp, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Turn off oven and let cool inside for 1 hour.
- 4
In a small saucepan, warm 1/4 cup berry jam with 1 tbsp lemon juice over low heat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- 5
Whip 1 cup heavy cream with 1 tbsp sugar until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes.
- 6
Place each meringue on a plate. Fill the wells with whipped cream and top with 2 cups mixed berries. Drizzle with the berry sauce and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- Electric mixer
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Small saucepan
- Mixing bowls
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