Description
This fancy dessert comes together quickly and is the perfect sweet treat for any family gathering!
Ingredients
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- 6 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup each raspberries, blueberries and sliced strawberries
- Garnish: Icing sugar and fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- In a stand mixer beat egg whites until frothy.
- Add cream of tartar; continue to beat until whites form soft peaks.
- Gradually add sugar, pouring in 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat constantly until sugar is completely dissolved and whites hold stiff, glossy peaks. Beat in vanilla.
- Spoon or pipe meringue onto parchment paper forming two large “nests.” Make sure the edge is built up enough to be able to hold a filling.
- Bake in a preheated 250F (120C) oven until firm, about 1 hour. Turn off oven and leave meringues in oven with the door closed, for one hour. Remove from oven and set aside to let cool completely.
- In a stand mixer add whipping cream and beat on high until soft peaks start to form in the cream. Refrigerate until ready to assemble.
- To assemble, place meringue nest on a plate, spoon in a dollop of whipped cream, and top with fresh berries, mint and a sprinkle of icing sugar.
Notes
If you do not have cream of tartar handy substitute 1 tsp of white vinegar.
