Berry Meringues Recipe

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Berry Meringues
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Nutrition
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Calories
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Ingredients:

  • 4 large egg whites (1/2 cup) or 1/2 cup refrigerated pasteurized
  • 1 cup plus about 2 tbsp sugar
  • 4 cups blackberries , raspberries , or blueberries (or some of each)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 225°.
  2. In a large bowl, with a mixer (preferably fitted with wire-whisk attachment) on high speed, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping sides of bowl occasionally, until stiff, shiny peaks form (see tip 2 below).
  3. Line two 12- by 15-inch baking sheets with cooking parchment or coat sheets with cooking-oil spray or butter. Mound meringue in eight equal portions (a scant 1/2 cup for each) on sheets, spacing at least 3 inches apart. Shape each into a 4-inch round (follow tip 3 below).
  4. Bake in preheated oven until meringues sound hollow when tapped and feel firm to the touch, about 1 1/2 hours (1 1/4 hours in convection heat); switch sheet positions halfway through baking. Turn heat off and leave meringues in closed oven until completely cool, 2 to 2 1/2 hours longer. Remove from sheets.
  5. Shortly before serving, rinse and drain berries; pat dry with a towel. In a bowl, with a mixer on high speed, beat whipping cream just until soft peaks form. Turn mixer to low and beat in sugar to taste (about 2 tablespoons).
  6. Set meringues on dessert plates. Top with whipped cream and berries.
  7. Tips for the perfect meringue
  8. A wire-whisk attachment introduces air evenly into whites and creates small bubbles, which are both stronger and more flexible. Make sure the bowl and beaters are clean; any fat can interfere with the formation of the foam.
  9. Beating the whites with an acid, like cream of tartar or vinegar, helps coagulate the egg-white protein. You want stiff, shiny peaks. The mixture should feel smooth when you rub it between your fingers.
  10. Shape meringue mixture into bowl-shaped rounds with a small, thin spatula. The edges should be a little higher than the centers.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1137.39 Kcal (4762 kJ)
Calories from fat 334.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.2g 57%
Cholesterol 133.2mg 44%
Sodium 268.86mg 11%
Potassium 1514.58mg 32%
Total Carbs 183.45g 61%
Sugars 147.72g 591%
Dietary Fiber 28.8g 115%
Protein 22.68g 45%
Vitamin C 122.2mg 204%
Iron 5.8mg 32%
Calcium 260.4mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 119.79 Kcal (502 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.92g 57%
Cholesterol 14.03mg 44%
Sodium 28.32mg 11%
Potassium 159.51mg 32%
Total Carbs 19.32g 61%
Sugars 15.56g 591%
Dietary Fiber 3.03g 115%
Protein 2.39g 45%
Vitamin C 12.9mg 204%
Iron 0.6mg 32%
Calcium 27.4mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 25
    Points
  • 29
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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