Strawberry Meringue Dessert

Last weekend I practiced making a Strawberry Meringue Dessert that my mother is famous for.  With Motherโ€™s Day coming up, I wanted a special dessert.  Wouldnโ€™t this look nice on a brunch table? 

Strawberry Meringue Dessert

Strawberry Meringue Dessert

It is a special treat that my mother often brings to holiday dinners–and has always been a family favorite.  I had never tried making it however, intimidated by the idea of meringue.  It seemed so fragile, so collapsible, so prone to failure. 

Nuh-uh. strawberry-meringue-prep

The eggs whipped up beautifully (way easier than whipping cream actually) and spread easily into the pan, even though I worried I should have an offset spatula.  And nothing broke when I tried to get it out.  Hooray!

Strawberry Meringue Dessert--Meringue Prep

Strawberry Meringue Dessert–Meringue Prep

When I cut out parchment circles for the bottom of the pans, I made a couple little โ€œhandlesโ€ to help pull out the meringues after cooking.  My mother said sheโ€™s never done anything like this, and has not had problems, but Iโ€™m the person who canโ€™t make a decorated cookie so I figured extra help would never hurt.  And nearly everyone has whipped cream…

Fold strawberries into whipped cream

Fold strawberries into whipped cream

Layer meringue layers with strawberry whipped cream

Layer meringue layers with strawberry whipped cream

Strawberry Meringue Dessert Closeup

Strawberry Meringue Dessert Closeup

strawberry-meringue-garnish

Garnished…

Since I am trying to be as green as possible this Motherโ€™s Day, I was happy that this turned out to be a pretty โ€œlocalโ€ dessert (even though very little is growing yet).  I had CSA egg whites frozen, leftover from our Valentineโ€™s Day pot de crรจme (did you know that egg whites freeze great?), CSA strawberries frozen last summer, and local Wisconsin heavy cream skimmed from the top of some fresh milk.  I just needed to add โ€œimportedโ€ sugar and vanilla.strawberry-meringue-top-ber

Since I needed to do a trial or this dessert for the blog and motherโ€™s day is a few days off, I guess weโ€™ll have to have it twice this week. 

Do you think this will make up for all the time my family has to wait for pictures?

Strawberry Meringue Dessert

Serving a piece of Strawberry Meringue Dessert

Strawberry Meringue Dessert

A deceptively simple light desert with meringue and strawberries that works well for brunch or a special dinner.
Author: Inger
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 306 kcal

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 SliceCalories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 52mgFiber: 3gSugar: 38g
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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16 thoughts on “Strawberry Meringue Dessert

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  2. grace

    fantastic! it’s light and lovely and MUST be delicious considering how awesome strawberries taste right now. bravo!

    1. Inger Post author

      I always get excited too when the strawberries come back! I used frozen (thawed) in this, but I got a quart of fresh recently which I couldn’t resist dipping in chocolate ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Beth

    This looks wonderful. I do love meringue desserts. Thanks to your inspiration, I’m thinking of making one for Mother’s Day!

    1. Inger Post author

      My oldest has informed me I’ll need to make this again when she gets home from school in a couple weeks!

  4. gloria

    Inger I think really amazing!
    I love meringue and these strawberries look delicious.
    I hope to make something for my mom this weekend (here is Sunday too) bu im without internet.I hope they fixed soon!

    1. Inger Post author

      Thanks Gloria. I hope your internet is fixed too. I would be in trouble cooking now without it.

  5. Ivy Sew

    Hi Inger, your Strawberry Meringue Dessert is so irresistible and lip-smacking! May I have a slice, please? You have a great day and regards ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Inger Post author

      My oldest has already said she wants some when she gets home from school Memorial Day weekend. But you bring up a great point–I should have the girls make it!

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