Description
An airy, crisp meringue shell cradles clouds of cream and glistening berries, making it the crown jewel of your holiday table.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form. Fold in vinegar and cornstarch.
- Spoon meringue onto prepared baking sheet, shaping into a round shell with a slight indentation in the center.
- Bake for 1 hour, then turn off oven and let meringue cool completely inside.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over cooled meringue.
- Top with fresh berries and garnish with mint leaves. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.