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Meringue Hearts with Whipped Cream and Raspberries
Meringue Hearts with Whipped Cream and Raspberries and Raspberry Sauce. Makes 3-4 heart shaped shells, depending on the size of the heart. The heart pictured was about 3 1/2" by 4"
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 439 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 3 egg whites bring to room temperature for best results.
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
- pinch salt
- pinch cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pint fresh raspberries
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries defrosted
- 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- To make the meringue shells, pre-heat oven to 200*, line baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat, (silicone baking sheet).
- In a clean, grease-free mixing bowl, whip whites on low speed until foamy.
- Add salt, cream of tartar and vanilla, and continue whipping about 8 minutes or so, the whites should begin to have soft peaks.
- Gradually add sugar, a few teaspoons at a time and continue beating until the whites are stiff and shiny like satin.
- Either use a pastry bag to pipe out heart shell, or drop by tablespoons on prepared sheets.
- Bake for about 1½ hours at 200* with oven door slightly ajar.
- When they are done, they will be crispy and light and will be easily removed from the cookie sheet.
- While the shells are baking, whip cream and sugar in stand mixer, or by hand with a whisk, until soft peaks form.
- For the Raspberry Sauce, or "coulis", thaw frozen berries and puree in a food processor or blender until smooth. Add sugar if desired.
- To assemble: fill each shell with whipped cream, and fresh berries. Serve raspberry coulis on the side, or drizzle on top.
- Dust with powdered sugar
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Notes
- for best results, egg whites should be room temperature.
- Meringue shells can be made several days ahead of time. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
- A very humid day can affect the meringues.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1person
Calories
439kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
62mg
(3%)
Potassium
282mg
(8%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
44g
(88%)
Vitamin A
932IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1person | |
| Calories | 439kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 282mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 932IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.