Italian Homemade Meringata
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This Italian homemade meringata is a popular Italian dessert served for special occasions from birthdays to anniversaries!
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Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (fine sugar is best to use)
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar or 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
FOR THE CREAM FILLING
- 1½ cups whole/heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
EXTRAS
- 1-2 cups assorted berries
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 200°F (95°C), line one or two cookie sheets with parchment paper. On one baking sheet, draw a circle the same size as the bottom of a 8 or 9 inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks appear, add the sugar very slowly one tablespoon at a time while continuing to beat, make sure that the mixture is stiff after each addition of sugar.
- Spread the meringue evenly on the circle, I made mine about ¼ inch thick. The remaining meringue place in one or two piping bags with your choice of tips and make stars. Bake the meringue for 90 minutes, place a wooden spoon handle in the door and continue to bake for 1- 1½ hours. Turn the oven off and let the meringue cool in the oven for 5-6 hour or overnight.
- In a large bowl whip the cream until soft peaks form then add the sugar and beat until firm.
- Place the meringue circle on the bottom of the springform pan, make two layers, starting with sliced berries, then ⅓ of the cream filling evenly spread on top, then meringue kisses and again another layer of the same. Decorate the top of the cake with the remaining cream, (I used a star tip and added star meringues and fresh berries. Place in the freezer for 2-3 hours. Let sit 30-45 in the fridge before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftover meringata dessert in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Any more than that and the meringue will get soggy and collapse.
- Yes. If you would like to make this advance, you can leave it in the freezer for up to 4 days before removing it to the fridge for a few hours to soften. If I freeze it for more than a few hours, I would wait to add the final layer of cream and fresh berries until right before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
38mg
(2%)
Potassium
104mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
665IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 665IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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