Description
A festive dessert featuring light and airy meringue wreaths topped with luxurious whipped cream and fresh berries, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat the egg whites in a clean bowl using a stand mixer or hand mixer until frothy.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, allowing it to dissolve.
- Continue whipping until glossy stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract with a spatula.
- Spoon or pipe the meringue onto the baking sheet to create wreath shapes.
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until crisp; cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form and add powdered sugar for sweetness.
- Top meringues with whipped cream and fresh berries.
Notes
For vegan alternatives, use coconut cream for heavy cream and aquafaba for egg whites. Ensure meringues are stored in an airtight container to maintain their crispness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wreath
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: meringue, dessert, holiday, festive, berries, cream