Strawberry Meringue Dessert
Two “cake” layers of tender meringue, layered with strawberries and whipped cream create a lovely dessert that’s perfect for spring.
Ingredients
- 8 egg whites
- 2 cups 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
- Line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment and spray with nonstick spray. Slice berries then sprinkle with about a tablespoon of sugar to soften.
- Beat egg whites and vinegar until stiff. Gradually beat in 2 cups sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. 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.
- Whip cream until stiff, then beat in 1 t vanilla and ¼ cup sugar. Fold in 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: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 589IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.4mg
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