RCI-DS.004.0303.001
Very Berry Meringues
Fruit & Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe : 6
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 3 unit
- fresh strawberries washed1 cup
- ½ tsp
- fresh blueberries1 cupwashed
- 1 unit
- fresh blackberries1 cupwashed
- ¼ tsp
- sifted granulated sugar¾ cup
- ½ tsp
Method
1
Preheat oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5 minutes
2
Combine egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt in a clean, dry bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
4 minutes
3
Gradually add sifted granulated sugar one tablespoon at a time while continuing to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, approximately 5-7 minutes total.
7 minutes
4
Spoon or pipe meringue into 4 nest-shaped portions on the prepared baking sheet, making a shallow well in the center of each nest.
5
Bake for 60 minutes until meringues are pale cream-colored and crisp, then turn off the oven and let cool inside for 15 minutes before removing.
60 minutes
6
Combine fresh strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries in a bowl and gently toss together.
7
Place each cooled meringue nest on a serving plate and fill with a generous dollop of sweetened whipped cream.
8
Top each meringue with the mixed berries and serve immediately.