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Strawberry Meringue Dessert
A deceptively simple light desert with meringue and strawberries that works well for brunch or a special dinner.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 55 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 306 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 egg whites
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- Non-stick spray such as Pam
- 1 pint whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup sugar use 2 T if using sweetened berries
- 1 quart strawberries fresh or frozen whole or 2 pkg frozen berries in juice
- extra berries mint or other edible leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Beat egg whites until stiff. Gradually beat in 1 1/2 c sugar, 1 t vanilla, and 1 t vinegar. Spread onto 2 parchment lined and greased cake pans.
- Bake at 275F for 30-45 minutes, until slightly golden. Let sit in pan until cool. Loosen around edges with a knife, then remove from cake pan.
- Slice and drain strawberries . Whip cream until stiff, then beat in 1 t vanilla and sugar. Fold in drained, sliced strawberries.
- Removed one of the meringues from baking parchment onto a serving plate, then top with a layer of strawberry whipped cream. Place the second meringue on top, then frost the top and sides with the rest of the strawberry whipped cream. If desired, garnish with strawberries and edible greenery such as mint leaves or other herbs.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Slice
Calories
306kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
52mg
(2%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Slice | |
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.